The city of Xiamen is conducting a competition to solicit concepts and ideas for the entry and exit signs of the stations of the city's upcoming subway system. The competition runs through April 20.
Work is currently underway on four lines with a total of more than 300 station entrances and exits. Event organizers stressed that winning designs should reference Xiamen's notable characteristics and its beauty. Judges will score the entries based on functionality, localization, aesthetics and visibility, among other criteria.
Winning designers will be eligible for awards of up to 25,000 yuan. Both individual art designers and professional design teams are eligible to participate by sending submissions to xmgdjtsjzj@ 163.com prior to the deadline. More details are available at http://www.xmgdjt.net/.
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.
