Visitors to the Longmen Grottoes near the city of Luoyang in Henan Province, eastern-central China, now can enter Kanjing Temple, which opened to the public on March 10. 

Kanjing Temple, carved into a limestone cliff more than 1,000 years ago, contains 29 life-sized sculptures of Buddhist monks, now protected behind glass. Since 1953, the public has rarely been allowed into the temple for fear of damage to the artifacts.

The Longmen Grottoes, situated along the Yi River,...

In Tokyo, a tea ceremony room designed for foreign visitors, Ginza Chazen (5F Ginzaishikawa Bldg. 4-12-17 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan), opened in October 2015. Over 45 minutes, visitors observe a tea ceremony and learn from a tea master how to grind green tea leaves. Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Reserve by 6 p.m. a day ahead. ¥3,500 (near $28).

The Spirit of Scotland Travel­pass provides, within the allowed time period, unlimited travel on several railways as well as on routes in Scotland serviced by Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach and First Bus motorcoaches and Caledonian MacBrayne ferries. Pass holders also get discounts on selected tours and cruises and 20% off fares for ferries to the Orkney and Shetland islands.

A pass lasting eight days with four days of eligible travel costs £134 (near $192), and a 15-day pass...