This is the starting point of a spiritual journey to Tibet.

🌈 Attractions: To see Tibet, visit Lhasa. To visit Lhasa, you must visit Jokhang Temple. Jokhang Temple, built by the Nepali wife of Songtsen Gampo, is a must-visit pilgrimage site for Buddhists worldwide due to its enshrined 12-year-old life-size statue of Sakyamuni Buddha. Jokhang Temple is not only the center of Buddhism but also the core of Tibetan culture. Barkhor Street, located next to Jokhang Temple, is the essence of the small kora circuit in Lhasa, showcasing the essence of Tibetan Buddhism. It is also the starting point of a spiritual journey to Tibet. 🕐️ Opening hours: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm, free for believers until 11:30 am (closed on Sundays for believers), closed during Tibetan New Year (see announcement for details) 🏝️ Recommended route: Jokhang Temple: It is recommended to book a morning visit to see the Buddha statues on the 1st to 3rd floors and inside the small gate. Many Buddha statues are not open to the public in the afternoon. Qing Government Resident Office in Tibet: Open during office hours. Alai's book "Looking at Each Other" describes the history of this area in detail. Those interested in history can visit. Maji Ami Restaurant: It is difficult to eat here during regular meal times. It is recommended to visit during off-peak hours to experience Tsangyang Gyatso's emotions. The restaurant has good food and can be rated as five-star among Tibetan restaurants. 💗 Other tips: For believers, you can stay at a hotel called Gangga Naqu in Barkhor Street. You can queue up with Tibetan compatriots in front of Jokhang Temple before Barkhor Street opens (the queue starts at 7:00 am). This hotel is difficult to book. A friend booked it three times and only successfully checked in once. The other two times, Ctrip compensated by arranging accommodation in a nearby hotel (thumbs up to Ctrip).