Spectator services -- the smile by your side The Olympic Games is an opportunity for countries around the world to gather to celebrate in the Olympic Movement. [Full story]
Starting your journey to the Olympic Games Please make the necessary preparations in order to ensure a smooth and enjoyable Olympic experience. [Full story]
• Download: Distance between venues (km)
• Updating the Official Spectator Guide
• Index of Beijing Olympic Bus Lines
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Welcome to Beijing
Beijing is both a tribute to China's proud history and a gateway to China's future. The capital city during the Liao, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, Beijing has long been the political, cultural, and diplomatic center of China. It is now an international metropolis, home to 11 million people. More>>
Beijing has an extensive public transportation network. Subway and City Rail with high speed trains running at intervals of 3 to 5 minutes are the fastest public transportation in the city. There are more than 60 thousand taxis in the city. More>> E-map>>
Lodging arrangement in Beijing is probably one of your greatest concerns in your Olympics journey. There are international standard star-class hotels, local guesthouses in residential alleys, as well as some clean, economic apartments, hostels and folk cultural villages that are popular too. More>> Map>>
Beijing is the political, cultural and diplomatic centre of China. Cultures from all over the world as well as from all over China meet and merge together. More>> Map>>
