The Drepung monastery is one of the three Gelukpa university monasteries of Tibet. Je Tsongkhapa started the Gelukpa School and it was under him that Jamyang Chojey influenced by the Gelukpa teachings founded the Drepung Monastery in 1416.

Located in the heart of Lhasa is the Jokhang Temple which is considered to be one of the most holy and sacred places of worship by the Tibetans. The temple has also been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO.

The monastery was built in the early 15th century by Tsong Khapa in his move to reform Buddhism and rid it of the unnecessary evils while maintaining the good points.

Barkhor Street is an old shopping street in the middle of Lhasa, and the only access route to Jokhang Temple.

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Right in the heart of old Lhasa of Tibet city is a circular road by the name of Barkhor Street.