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2025.08.15 11:44 GMT+8

Jokhang Temple: A living testament to faith and freedom in Xizang

Updated 2025.08.15 11:44 GMT+8
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Jokhang Temple located in Lhasa, Xizang /By Lin Ziqi, CGTN

Pilgrims walk the Barkhor circuit around Jokhang Temple. /By Lin Ziqi, CGTN

Pilgrims turn the prayer wheels along the Barkhor circuit. /By Lin Ziqi, CGTN

Pilgrims walk the Barkhor circuit around Jokhang Temple. /By Lin Ziqi, CGTN

Pilgrims walk the Barkhor circuit around Jokhang Temple. /By Lin Ziqi, CGTN

Pilgrims walk the Barkhor circuit around Jokhang Temple. /By Lin Ziqi, CGTN

Pilgrims turn the prayer wheels along the Barkhor circuit. /By Lin Ziqi, CGTN

Pilgrims walk the Barkhor circuit around Jokhang Temple. /By Lin Ziqi, CGTN

Pilgrims walk the Barkhor circuit around Jokhang Temple. /By Lin Ziqi, CGTN

In the heart of the city of Lhasa, Xizang, Jokhang Temple stands as a spiritual beacon that has drawn Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims to the location for over 1,300 years. Built in the seventh century, the temple is now a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of devotion that transcends generations. Every day, pilgrims of all ages walk the Barkhor circuit, a pilgrim route, holding prayer wheels and murmuring ancient mantras. These daily scenes reflect more than religious heritage; they embody the vitality of cultural expression in modern-day Xizang. Jokhang Temple tells the story of a society where tradition is preserved, faith is respected and spiritual life continues to thrive. 

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