Beijing which was formerly called Peking is the capital of the People's Republic of China. This metropolitan city is one of the most developed cities in Asia and is known in the world for its politics, age old culture and tradition, Chinese cuisine and universities.
The most distinctive aspect of Beijing is its Oriental charm. Beijing is a great introduction to China with its beautiful well planned roads, huge apartments, financial firms and industrial houses, swanky malls, and a buzzing business district. A tour through the city of Beijing will take you around the old quarters, the newly laid business district, and the architectural flavor of the city. Beijing Olympics 2008 is one of the much awaited International Events in china, Asia.
Information On Beijing Olympics
2008 Beijing Olympics is estimated to bring considerable amount of revenues to the Chinese Government. Huge returns are expected from the Tourism and Hospitality industries. 2008 Beijing Olympics are organized on a macro scale with many sponsors worldwide and many advertisements and promos. It is expected to make China one of the main super powers in the International pulpit of sports and cultural events. A whooping 37 billion dollars is estimated as the cost of this Olympics. The Olympic facilities, grounds, gaming equipments and technology will be the best that money can provide. This is also an opportunity for Beijing to uphold its cultural, traditional and age old customs and art.
Beijing Olympics Venues
Beijing is constructing a total of thirty one venues for this event. However there are 5 venues outside Beijing where the Olympics will be held. These are
- Quindao
- Hong Kong
- Tiangin
- Shanghai
- Qinhuangdao
In this context it is important to mention the 2008 Beijing Olympics emblem. Entitled Dancing Beijing, the emblem comprises of a red seal and the word Jing in Chinese. The open arm of the calligraphic figure depicts the open invitation of China to the rest of the world.
The main stadiums in Beijing where the 2008 Olympics are going to be held are :
- Beijing National Stadium
- Beijing National Indoor Stadium
- Beijing National Aquatics Centre
- Olympic Green Convention Centre
- Olympic Green,
- Beijing Wukesong Culture & Sports Center
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