The Jokhang Temple is located in the center of the old city of Lhasa. It has a history of thousands of years. The Jokhang Temple is the most splendid Tibetan-era building in Tibet and the earliest civil structure building in Tibet. Its scenery is no less than that of the Potala Palace. Therefore, it is also a tourist attraction worth visiting in Lhasa. So what should you pay attention to when visiting the Jokhang Temple? Follow the editor to take a look at the things to note when visiting the Jokhang Temple.

Things to note when visiting Jokhang Temple

1. When visiting the Jokhang Temple, you must proceed clockwise according to Tibetan Buddhist customs.

2. Photography is not allowed in Tibetan Buddhist temples. If you must take photos, you can buy a photo permit from the temple management office for 90 yuan.

3. Donate incense money to temples in Tibetan areas. If you don’t have any change, you can put in big banknotes and get change back.

4. Smoking, spitting and littering are not allowed in the temple.

5. When visiting, you should not wear too revealing clothes. Shorts, short skirts, and vests are not allowed, and you must take off your hat.

6. Avoid shaking hands, hugging, or touching the head of a monk.

7. When taking photos in front of the Jokhang Temple, do not disturb the Tibetan people who are worshiping devoutly.

8. You cannot point at the Buddha statue with your hands. You should put your five fingers together and your palms upward to show respect.

9. If there are believers kowtowing and worshiping Buddha in the temple, they are not allowed to pass in front of them to avoid disturbing the worship.

10. Whether it is a temple monk or a tour guide giving an explanation, you should listen attentively and act quietly to show respect.