Host city of Olympic Game 2008 in China

The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games will give friends from all over the world an opportunity to experience Beijing, the capital city of China.
Beijing is both a tribute to China's proud history and a gateway to China's future. The capital city during the Liao, Jin, 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 from all walks of life.
Alongside 7300 cultural relics and historic sites and more than 200 scenic spots -- including the world's largest palace, the Forbidden City, as well as the Great Wall, Summer Palace, and Temple of Heaven -- Beijing boasts an impressive modern skyline, a reflection of its rapid economic development. The recently expanded Beijing Capital International Airport is China's largest and most advanced airport.
August and September mark the end of summer and the beginning of autumn in Beijing, with temperatures ranging from 18 to 30 degrees Celsius. This is the best season to visit, with clear, blue skies allowing visitors to fully witness the charm and vastness of the city.

Host city of Olympic Game 2008 in China

Hong Kong, described as a 'barren rock' over 150 years ago, has become a world-class financial, trading and business center and, indeed, a great world city.
Hong Kong has no natural resources, except one of the finest deep-water ports in the world. A hardworking, adaptable and well-educated workforce of about 3.58 million, coupled with entrepreneurial flair, is the bedrock of Hong Kong's productivity and creativity.
Hong Kong became a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China on July 1, 1997, after a century and a half of British administration. Under Hong Kong's constitutional document, the Basic Law, the existing economic, legal and social systems will be maintained for 50 years. The SAR enjoys a high degree of autonomy except in defence and foreign affairs.
Location
Situated at the south-eastern tip of China, Hong Kong is ideally positioned at the center of rapidly developing East Asia. With a total area of 1 104 square kilometres, it covers Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula just opposite, and the New Territories -- the more rural section of Hong Kong, which also includes 262 outlying islands.

Location
Situated at the south-eastern tip of China, Hong Kong is ideally positioned at the center of rapidly developing East Asia. With a total area of 1 104 square kilometres, it covers Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula just opposite, and the New Territories -- the more rural section of Hong Kong, which also includes 262 outlying islands.

Host city of Olympic Game 2008 in China

Shanghai will hold the football matches for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad at the Shanghai Stadium. Shanghai is not only the largest seaport city and economic center of China, but the most modern and fashionable international metropolis as well. Standing at the highest point of Shanghai -- the Sightseeing Hall of Jinmao Mansion or the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, you can fully enjoy all the magnificent buildings and the beautiful urban views. Roaming among the architectural complexes along Shanghai Bund, you'll have a better understanding of the century-long charms in this city. Walking along the Nanjing Road and the Huaihai Road, you will have a chance to follow the latest vogue and fashion. The nightlife of Shanghai provides an unusual temptation and all kinds of bars are undoubtedly the ideal places for your relaxation. Owing to the high temperature and sufficient rainfall in summer, you're expected to give special attention to the local weather forecasts.

Host city of Olympic Game 2008 in China

Qinhuangdao will hold the football matches for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad at the Qinhuangdao Olympic Center Stadium. Located at the eastern part of Hebei Province, Qinhuangdao is only 280km and 220km away from Beijing and Tianjin respectively. In other words, your travel between Qinhuangdao and these two cities will be very convenient. Lying within the temperate monsoon zone and adjacent to the Bohai Sea, Qinhuangdao enjoys the fresh and cool air and the agreeable temperature, and has always been considered as an ideal domestic summer resort. The well-known local sceneries mainly include the Great Wall and the seaside landscapes. Shanhai Pass, dubbed as "the First Pass under Heaven", is the easternmost tip of the Great Wall. Beidaihe, Nandaihe, Gold Coast and the vast sea, the gold beach and the dense forest join hands to paint a beautiful picture. If you stay for several days longer, you'll have a chance to watch the birds in autumn. Beidaihe Nature Reserve of Birds with many kinds of rare birds attracts lots of bird lovers each year.

Host city of Olympic Game 2008 in China

Shenyang will hold the football matches for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad. With the strong monsoon impacts, Shenyang witnesses the four distinct seasons. The average temperature in summer reaches 24 degrees celsius, 3-5 degrees lower than in the southern part of China. Shenyang is not only the capital city of Liaoning Province, but the largest city of Northeast China with the largest railroad hub and airport across the region. As a famous historical and cultural city, Shenyang is the birthplace of Qing Dynasty and the location for the first two emperors' mausoleums -- Fuling Mausoleum and Zhaoling Mausoleum. Shenyang Imperial Palace is the second largest and well-preserved ancient palace complex, only next to Beijing Palace Museum. During the spare time after your appreciation of the Olympic Games, you may visit the historic sites of this city along the route of "one palace and two mausoleums". As the World Horticultural Exposition was successfully held in 2006, Shenyang is quickening its steps in converting itself into a garden city and a forest city.

Host city of Olympic game 2008 in China

The sailing events for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad will be held within Qingdao International Sailing Center, the five water areas outside Fushan Bay.
A unique blend of sea and mountains makes Qingdao a well-known summer resort. With an average temperature ranging from 20℃ to 28 ℃, the period from July through September is the most agreeable season for the tour. Qingdao International Beer Festival at the second weekend during each August offers you a rare opportunity to taste all the famous beers across the world. The municipal characteristics of Qingdao, the “red-tile roofs, green trees, azure sea and blue sky”, are best embodied by Badaguan Scenic Area, where the adjacent beach, the surrounding flowers and trees, the tranquil environment and various villas with more than 20 national architectural styles will leave you an impression of European towns. In addition, Qingdao is also well-known for its numerous and unique squares.