Near the Jokhang Temple Pilgrims. Lhasa. The Jokhang Temple, 1300 years old, is the spiritual center of Tibet. The waves of pilgrims prostrate themselves on the outside and its golden dome are fascinating feature. Was built over a pond to mark the link Whencheng princess of the Tang dynasty with King Songtsen Gampo. This pond was indeed, as the princess, the heart of a witch. Today it houses a solid gold statue of Buddha Sakyamuni that offered pincesa Tibet, along with extraordinary treasures of Tibetan religious art. It is best visited early in the morning, afternoon is entered through the side door is on the right of the main and the interior chapels can this closed. Often, around 18.30, held prayers led by the monks on the terrace. This and outdoor rooms are open from dawn to dusk.