Jokhang

By: Louk Vreeswijk

Feb 09 2020

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Category: Asia, China-Tibet

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The clouds of smoke from the burning of incense block the view of the entrance to the Jokhang, the most important sanctuary of Tibet in the heart of Lhasa.
The oldest parts of the temple date from the 7th century. And still the place is buzzing with religious and social activity.

Photo of the week: Jokhang, Lhasa, Tibet 1996

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