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The Jokhang temple in Tibet's regional capital Lhasa is shown in an undated photo. Photo from Tibet Chinese authorities in Tibet’s regional capital Lhasa have sharply cut visiting hours for Buddhist devotees at the city’s Jokhang temple, a major pilgrimage site, citing COVID-19 concerns but leaving the temple complex open longer for tourists, according to a public notice this week. Beginning Wednesday, Buddhist worshippers may enter the Jokhang from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., while tourists coming mainly from China may visit from 12:00 noon to 7:30 p.m., the May 17 notice issued by the Tsuglakhang Temple Management group says....
