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Ramoche Temple
Sister temple of Jokhang
Ramoche is the sister temple to Jokhang temple, founded around the same time. Ramoche is reputed to be the burial site of its founder Princess Wencheng. It was originally built to contain Tibet’s holiest image – Jowo Rinpoche, which is now housed in Jokhang. The principal image in Ramoche is Jowo Mikyo Dorji (Aksobhyavajra- Buddha as an eight year old), which was brought to Tibet as part of the dowry of King Songtsen Gampo’s Nepali wife, Princess Bhirikuti. It is said to be have been badly damaged during the Cultural Revolution. Originally, Ramoche was built in Chinese style but, after being destroyed by the fires, the present three-storeyed building was constructed in Tibetan style. The temple is occupied by Gyuto Dratsang, the Upper Tantric college of Lhasa.
Near Ramoche Temple
Other places within 15 km.
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Sight
Tsome Ling
Tsome Ling: or Tsomonling, south of Ramoche is one of the four former royal temples.
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Restaurants
Xue Yu Tian Cun Yak Hot Pot
Busy local hotpot restaurant near the Jokhang. Fresh-cut yak meat is cooked at the table in a tangy sour-soup broth, a good change from momos and thukpa.
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Restaurants
Tibetan Family Kitchen
Family-run home-style Tibetan cooking just off the Barkhor, with views toward Jokhang Square. Known for fried yak momos, yogurt rice and potato pancakes; it also runs cooking classes.
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Temples & Monasteries
Jokhang Temple
Jorkhang Temple is holiest and most sacred site in Tibet where devout Buddhists make their pilgrimage, sometimes performing prostration (3 steps, 1 prostration) throughout their journey.
