Jokhang Temple is located on Barkhor Square, Lhasa and was built in 7th century. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000 AD. In 2001, the State Tourism Administration appraised the Jokhang Temple as 4A-level tourism site. It was built by King Songtsan Gampo for his two brides: the Tang Princess Wencheng and Nepalese Princess Bhrikuti. The temple’s architectural style combines Chinese Tang Dynasty design and Nepali design.
