Photo shows the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The temple was built during the reign of Tubo King Songsten Gampo (605?-650 CE) to celebrate his marriage with Princess Wencheng of Tang Dynasty. It was also Tibet's first Buddhist temple. Designated as World Cultural Heritage in 2000, it is the ultimate pilgrimage destination for Tibetan pilgrims.

Photo shows pilgrims praying in front of the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region.

Photo shows a pilgrim praying in front of the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region

Photo shows a pilgrim praying in front of the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region

Photo shows a pilgrim praying in front of the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region

Photo shows a pilgrim praying in front of the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region