Inside the Beijing National Indoor Stadium

During each edition of the Olympic Summer Games, much of the attention goes to competitors in sports like gymnastics, and rightfully so.  The sport of gymnastics in many ways represents the pinnacle of athleticism, grace, and hard work, the combination of which represents the ideal of the Olympic athlete as a whole.  Therefore, it’s only appropriate that at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, gymnastic events (along with select other events) will take place at a venue worthy of their rich history and tradition- Beijing’s National Indoor Stadium.

The National Indoor Stadium immediately catches your eye with its strikingly-curved roof and modernly sleek look.   Beijing’s National Indoor Stadium, while still relatively newly constructed, has already been called a marvel and an architectural triumph by many.  Along with gymnastics, events such as handball will be hosted at the National Indoor Stadium.  Read More …

June 28th, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Dining Options at the Beijing Olympics

Besides being the country hosting the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, China is notable for many things: it’s cultural and architectural wonders, the friendliness of its people, and of course, delicious food!  Those that count themselves among the fortunate enough to be attending the 2008 Beijing Olympics will want to be prepared to choose from the many tasty options available during their stay.  Here’s a brief overview of some of the options that will present themselves to this summer’s Olympic enthusiasts who visit Beijing.

Beijing is a great place to dine, because as the cultural center of China, there is a surprising blend of cuisine types there.  You can find local cuisine, but also cuisine from all different cultures and locations, so there’s bound to be something that you will love.  The hardest part is probably having to pick where you’ll go to eat out of all the great choices available! Read More …

June 27th, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Co-Host Cities of the 2008 Beijing Olympics

With an event that is as large in magnitude, tradition, and importance as the Summer Olympic Games, it’s understandable that not even a huge city can hold it on its own.  Each Olympic Games has co-host cities that assist in holding events, and Beijing’s 2008 Olympic Games are no exception.  If you would like to know more about the co-host cities of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, look no further!

The co-host cities of the 2008 Beijing Olympics include Qingdao, Hong Kong, Tianjin, Shanghai, Shenyang, and Qinhuangdao.  These cities were selected to assist with the hosting of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games not only for their proximity to Beijing, but also for their distinctive features and beauty. Read More …

June 26th, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Venues of the 2008 Beijing Olympics

The 2008 Beijing Olympics will take place, depending on the event, in a variety of breathtaking and state of the art venues.  These locations are not just representing the pinnacle of modern architecture and design, but will also become the places where athletic and Olympic history is made in the Summer Olympic Games.  If you want to become more familiar with just where some of the most important moments of the Beijing Olympics will take place, read on.

First and foremost is National Stadium, which is located in Beijing on the Olympic Green.  The stadium seats nearly 100,000, and will be home to the Opening as well as Closing Ceremonies.  The National Stadium contains a shopping center and a beautiful “green area” outside the stadium, and is notable for its modern and distinctive design, which has earned the National Stadium the nickname of the “Bird’s Nest”.  National Stadium will host some of the most-watched events of the entire Beijing Olympics, including track and field events. Read More …

June 25th, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Mascots of the Beijing Olympics

Each of the Olympic Games always comes complete with (sometimes) adorable mascots.  Although the mascots from one Olympics to another vary in quality and how they are received by the fans of the Games, the tradition of having mascots to represent the spirit of the Olympics lives on.

For this year’s Summer Olympics in Beijing, there are five mascots, each colored to represent one of the Olympic rings.  Collectively, they are known as Fuwa.  Fuwa not only are supposed to represent the Olympic rings, but also the five elements recognized by many Chinese people- the earth, sky, sea, fire and forest. Read More …

June 25th, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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