First Day in Tibet: Barkhor Square, Jokhang Temple, and Sera Monastery Photo 3

First Day in Tibet: Barkhor Square, Jokhang Temple, and Sera Monastery

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October 27th 2008
We began the day touring the Barkhor Square area and the Jokhang Temple, which is located in the center of the square. To our surprise we also woke up to an overcast day with a mix of rain and snow. We are staying at the Yak Hotel which is conveniently located right in the area. Our tour guide Dorjee explained the history and purpose behind pretty much everything we encountered. The Barkhor ... read more

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more