The Xiamen (Haicang) international half marathon will be held in Haicang district of Xiamen, Fujian province on Dec 12, informed an official.
The event will include a half marathon and a 10 km marathon. It will attract 30,000 athletes from 27 countries and regions.
As the largest national district for Taiwan investment, Haicang has been dedicated to enriching the cultural life for locals and Taiwan people in the district by holding such activities as half marathon, martial arts and golf contests and cross-Straits Lohas (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) festival.
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.
