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- China
- Lhasa
- Jokhang Temple
Jokhang Temple
The Jokhang Temple lies in the heart of old Lhasa. It was built
nearly 1,300 years ago but remains the spiritual centre of Tibet,
drawing pilgrims from all over the region who come to demonstrate
piety to the Buddha. The original structure was enlarged under the
reign of the Fifth Dalai Lama and it now stands as the product of
Han, Tibetan and Nepalese architectural design. The temple contains
numerous valuable cultural relics and sacred sculptures, and
features some magnificent murals in the main hall. An annual prayer
festival is held in the temple, which is also the venue for the
initiation of the Dalai Lamas.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
Language
The official language is Mandarin Chinese, but there are
hundreds of local dialects.
Money
The currency used in China is the Renminbi Yuan (CNY). The Yuan
is divided into 10 chiao/jiao or 100 fen. Make sure you exchange
your leftover Yuan before returning home because this currency can
be exchanged only within China's borders. Travellers cheques,
preferably in US Dollars, and foreign cash can be exchanged in
cities at the Bank of China. Banks are closed weekends. The larger
hotels and the special 'Friendship Stores' designed for foreigners
will accept most western currencies for purchases. Major credit
cards are accepted in the main cities at various establishments,
but outside the major cities acceptance is limited. ATMs are scarce
outside the main cities.
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