The facade of the Sutra Pavilion impresses visitors with its combination of delicate and imposing designs. The pavilion houses a collection of famous calligraphy, paintings, hand-written Buddhist scriptures, treasured statues made of bronze, white porcelains and jade. [Photo/nanputuo.com]
The Buddhist College of Minnan housed in the temple was founded in 1925 and is China's earliest Buddhist institute. The institute is known as one of China's major academies for Buddhist practice, and is a key platform for Buddhism exchanges at home and abroad. It was the first Chinese Buddhist institution to enroll female students. [Photo/Baidu.com]
China announced and implemented on May 15 a policy allowing visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups aboard cruise ships via all cruise ship ports along the country's coastline.
China and Georgia are set to waive visa requirements for travelers starting May 28.
