Openness, protection of Jokhang Temple in heart of Lhasa shows China's freedom of religion
The Jokhang Temple sitting at the heart of Lhasa, capital city of Southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, is always enveloped in wispy smoke and the fragrance of burning incense as devotees tirelessly circle around it as they prostrate themselves along the Barkhor Bazaar. Visitors speaking various languages and dialects, wearing Tibetan attire and striking poses in front of cameras can be seen everywhere. Inside the temple, both tourists and worshipers share this artistic sanctuary. Today, the openness and preservation of the Jokhang Temple embody freedom of religion in the region.