Ramoche Temple Temple
Historic Lhasa temple housing important Buddha statue
A Tibetan Buddhist temple in Lhasa, second in importance to the Jokhang for many pilgrims; visitors come for prayer halls, Tibetan murals and monastic ritual life.
Ramoche Temple at a Glance#
Address: Ramoche Temple, Barkhor area, Lhasa, Tibet, China
About Ramoche Temple#
Ramoche Temple is a Tibetan Buddhist temple located in Lhasa’s old city, traditionally regarded as one of the city’s oldest temples with origins attributed to the 7th century.
The temple has a long religious history and has undergone multiple periods of damage and restoration over centuries, including upheavals in the 20th century that required reconstruction and conservation of its structures and artefacts.
Ramoche sits within Lhasa’s historic centre, close to the Barkhor circumambulatory streets and the Jokhang precinct, making it readily reachable on foot from central Lhasa.
- Visitor tip: Smaller and less crowded than the nearby Jokhang, it offers a quieter experience of Lhasa’s old city temple precincts.
How to Get to Ramoche Temple#
Ramoche Temple sits in central Lhasa immediately adjacent to the Barkhor circuit and a very short walk from Jokhang Temple - you can reach it on foot from the old town. The nearest airport is Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) about 60-65 km southwest of the city; regular airport shuttle buses and taxis run to central Lhasa. From Lhasa Railway Station a short taxi ride will bring you to the Barkhor/Jokhang area.
Tips for Visiting Ramoche Temple#
- Visit in the morning to witness monks' pujas and see active devotional life - Ramoche Temple sits in Lhasa's Barkhor area and is busiest with local worshippers early in the day.
- Be mindful of photography and interior rituals: ask permission before photographing inside and avoid interrupting prayer - the temple houses important images and is an active religious site.
- Combine a short walk through the Barkhor circuit with your visit to get the full context of Ramoche's location; it's a compact site close to Jokhang, so allow a little extra time for the surrounding pilgrim atmosphere.
Best Time to Visit Ramoche Temple#
For Ramoche Temple, visit in the warmer months (May-September) for easier travel and full services, or choose shoulder months for fewer crowds.
Weather & Climate near Ramoche Temple#
Ramoche Temple's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) - Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) climate with mild summers (peaking in June) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 22°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | -10° - 6° | -5° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 32% | 2.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.4h |
| February | Very Good | -7° - 8° | -3° | 1 mm | some cloud | 28% | 3.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.0h |
| March | Very Good | -1° - 14° | 4° | 3 mm | partly cloudy | 29% | 3.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 1° - 15° | 6° | 6 mm | partly cloudy | 34% | 3.4 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.8h |
| May | Very Good | 5° - 19° | 12° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 42% | 3.1 m/s | 2.9 extreme | 13.5h |
| June | Good | 9° - 22° | 15° | 70 mm | overcast | 54% | 2.8 m/s | 3.1 extreme | 13.9h |
| July | Acceptable | 9° - 21° | 15° | 117 mm | overcast | 65% | 1.9 m/s | 3.0 extreme | 13.7h |
| August | Acceptable | 9° - 20° | 15° | 118 mm | overcast | 68% | 1.9 m/s | 2.9 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Good | 7° - 18° | 13° | 66 mm | overcast | 66% | 1.7 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.2h |
| October | Very Good | 1° - 15° | 7° | 8 mm | some cloud | 54% | 2.3 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 11.3h |
| November | Very Good | -6° - 10° | 2° | 2 mm | mostly sunny | 38% | 2.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 10.6h |
| December | Good | -10° - 6° | -4° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 32% | 1.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.2h |
