Tourists gaze at cherry blossoms at Yuyuantan Park in Bering on March 19. The 31st cherry blossom cultural event kicked off at the park that day and visitors can enjoy over 3,000 cherry trees.
Many Chinese, whether Buddhists or not, have a place in their homes for the Bodhisattva of Mercy and Compassion At least once a year, Yuan Ying, 62, travels all the way from Beijing to Putuoshan, a mountain on a 12-sq...