The 2008 Summer Olympics will be celebrated from August 8, 2008 to August 24, 2008, with the opening ceremony commencing on 08 August at 8 pm at the Beijing National Stadium in Beijing. Some events will be held in other cities of China. The programme for the Beijing 2008 Games ... more
Venue: National Aquatics Centre Location: Olympic Green; Total land surface (sq. m.): 65,000 £ 80,000; Seats: 6,000 permanent and 11,000 temporary; Functions during the Games: Swimming, Diving, Water Polo, and Synchronized Swimming; ... more
On July 13, 2001, China`s capital was awarded the right to host the 2008 Olympic Games in Moscow. People will remember this historic moment and a new page will be written in the Olympic history. The celebration extended to all the Chinese who live abroad, uniting them with their homeland ... more
Press Announcement: Paralympic torch relay route announced at one-year countdown. The China Millennium Monument in Beijing was surrounded by colorful flags and bright lights Thursday night. Over 5,000 people from Beijing and throughout the world jointly celebrated the one-year countdown to the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. At the ceremony, Mr. ... more
National Indoor Stadium Location: Olympic Green Total land surface (10,000 sq. m.): 8.09 Functions during the Games: Artistic Gymnastics, Trampolines, and Handball; Post-Games use: The venue, one of the best sports facilities in Beijing, can be used for sports competition, cultural and entertaining purposes, and will serve as a multi-functional ... more
The Fu Wa are more than just cute toys, in fact they are overflowing with symbolism.They are meant to represent four of China's most popular animals – the fish, panda, the tibetan antelope and the swallow - as well as the Olympic Flame.
If that's not enough, their head dresses also ... more
National Stadium; Location:Olympic Green; Total land surface (10,000 sq. m.): 25.8; Seats: 91,000; Functions during the Games: Athletics, Football; Post-Games use: The Stadium is to stage sports events at national and international levels, as well as cultural and entertaining activities ... more
Beijing Shooting Range Hall Location: Shijingshan District, Beijing Total land surface (sq. m.): 45,645 Functions during the Games: Qualifications and finals of 11 shootings events, consisting of all 10-meter, 25-meter, and 50-meter range shooting events. The entire shooting sports of the 2008 Paralympic Games will also be held in the ... more
Interactive Map: Today - New Venues in Beijing
National Stadium
National Aquatics Center
National Indoor Stadium
Beijing Shooting Range Hall
Beijing Olympic Basketball Gymnasium
Laoshan Velodrome
Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park
China Agricultural University Gymnasium
Peking University Gymnasium
Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium
Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium
Beijing Olympic Green ... more
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