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All About 2008 Beijing Olympic Games

08 ∙ 08 ∙ 2008
One World One Dream

Chinese is in full force preparing for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. At downtown Beijing, all shops are decorated with Olympic designs. A big countdown calendar is at the main entrance of the National Chinese Museum next to Tiananmen Square. Actually the whole of Beijing is full of Olympics atmosphere. Even in the stock market, Olympics-concept stocks are doing outstandingly well.

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2008 Beijing Olympic Games

As a Chinese, I am very excited in writing this page about our 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. It is the first Summer Olympic held on the land of China.

Let’s have a quick preview of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

2008 Beijing Olympic Games - One World One Dream


2008 Olympic Cities

Beijing
Beijing is the host city of the 2008 Summer Olympics. There are six other cities to co-host the Olympic Games. More about Beijing.
Venue preview. Beijing travel.

Qingdao (Sailing)
A beautiful coastal city in the Shandong Province. Its new International Sailing Center and Qingdao International Yacht Club will host the Olympic Sailing Regatta. Sailing lovers from all over the world should pay extra attention to Qingdao. More about Qingdao. Venue preview.

Hong Kong (Equestrian)
A sub-tropical island situated at China's south-eastern coastline. Hong Kong has world-class equine facilities as well as long history on horse management, is the ideal place to host the equestrian events.
More about Hong Kong. All about 2008 Equestrian. Hong Kong travel.

Qinhuangdao (Football preliminary)
Named after Emperor Qin Shi Huang of the Qin Dynasty, Qinhuangdao is a coastal city at Hebei Province with a busy port and a seaside resort. The football games will take place in the newly constructed Qinhuangdao Olympic Center Stadium. Venue preview. More on Olympics football.

Shanghai (Football preliminary)
There are nine football matches to be taken place in the Shanghai Stadium and the Hongkou stadium. The Shanghai Stadium with 55,000 seats will be renovated to fulfil all needs. Venue preview.

Shenyang (Football preliminary)
This city is in the Lianoing Province, nearby the coastal city Dalian. Football fans from all over the world also can go to the coast for vacation. The football matches will take place in Shenyang’s Wulihe Stadium.
More about Shenyang. Venue preview.

Tianjin (Football preliminary)
An extremely mordernized city and a big port at the Yangtze River. The football games will take place in the newly built Tianjin Olympic Stadium that will seat 60,000 spectators. Venue preview.

2008 Beijing Olympic Games – Trip Planning

You would expect athletes, press and tourists from all over the world flying to Beijing in 2008 summer. Time is of essence. To secure entrance tickets, flights and hotel rooms, you are advised to take immediate action.

The Official Mascots of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games


Bei Bei

Jing Jing

Huan Huan

Ying Ying

Ni Ni

Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni
Beijing Welcomes You!
Welcome to Beijing!

The five little children, what we call Fuwa, are named after the Chinese pronunciation of ‘Beijing Welcomes You’. Their names are Bei Bei, Jing Jing, Huan Huan, Ying Ying & Ni Ni.

They carry a message of friendship and peace - and good wishes from China - to children all over the world. Click here to learn more about their designs and associated stories.

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Chinese Olympic Records / World Records

Chinese Olympic Champions

2008 Beijing Olympic Games Official Website

Hong Kong Equestrian 2008



Planning a Trip to see the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games?

If you plan to visit the Olympic cities in 2008, you can be sure that all tourist facilities are excellent. However please make sure to do your travel arrangements well in advance.

FREE Olympic tour brochure - 16-30days

Find the best Beijing flight deals

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Anna's Tour Desk

Travel Story - Anna's Pre-Olympics Beijing Tour 2006

Message from Chris, one of my fellow SBI site owners: There are of course millions of beaches and places to see around the world but there are none better than what awaits you in Perth and Western Australia.

Here is a great website all about Perth and Western Australian beaches, best destinations and the top travel tips. If you are off to the Olympics in Beijing how about visiting Perth on your way home? You will be amazed at all the things to see and do in Western Australia.

Check out Perth-getaways for more great beaches and destinations in a sun drenched paradise.


My Favourite Links

Beijing Olympic e-Map

Beijing Hotel Info

Beijing 2008 Olympics
Comprehensive information on 2008 Beijing Olympics.


May 2, 2008
Olympic Torch lands on its first stop in China - Hong Kong. Many people wear red today to support the torch relay.
View more photos.


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