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Holidays in Beijing
Headed to the 2008 Summer Olympics? We’ve got the lowdown on the city’s can’t-miss sites, shops, restaurants, and tour guides. It’s everything you need (gold medal not included).
TOP SIGHTS
There are 31 sports venues scattered throughout Beijing, but the Olympic Green will be the epicentre of the Games
(1). It’s the site of the Herzog & de Meuron-designed “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium; the gymnastics and aquatics competitions (at the showcase “Water Cube”); and Olympic Village, where more than 10,000 Olympians will be based. The central Houhal Lake is lined with lively waterfront bars and cafes
(2). This summer, expect the promenade to be filled with an international parade of sports fans—Australian cricket fanatics, Argentine fitbol addicts, and American basketball enthusiasts. Still the heart of Beijing—indeed, of China itself—the recently restored Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square now abut the National Centre for the Performing Arts, a colossal monument to theatre, opera, and classical music, which was unveiled last fall, just in time to impress the summer 2008 crowds
(3). Long before the “Bird’s Nest” came along, the 675-acre Temple of Heaven (Tiantan Donglu; was the city’s ceremonial centre
(4). For a respite from the Olympic crowds—and for extra good fortune, according to Chinese numerology—arrive at 8 p.m. on 08/08/08. The opening ceremonies begin at this auspicious moment. fill China’s contemporary art scene is almost as competitive as the Games themselves. Experience it all in the Dashanzi Art District also known as Factory 798—a Bauhaus-style complex that houses the new Ullens Center for Contemporary Art
SLEEP
Haven’t reserved a hotel room or bought tickets to the Games yet? Don’t waste another second. Beijing has an abundance of new hotels, but most are already booked solid. Your best bet is to get in touch with a reliable travel company. Contact SOTC & Kuoni Holidays for custom-made packages that will be tailored to suit your requirements.
EAT
Don’t leave Beijing without an authentic Peking duck experience. Locals swear by Dadon - Roast Duck Restaurant 3 for two conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from the Chaoyang Park Beach volleyball stadium. Come evening, treat yourself to an over-the-top dinner at the Philippe Starck designed LAN, full of Baroque accents and crowd-pleasing dishes (oysters in spicy sauce; stir-fried lobster). A global array of restaurants in the mega retail, entertainment, and nightlife complex Legation Quarter is opening in time for the Games. Among the first: Maison Boulud, by New York chef Daniel Boulud, which is scheduled to begin serving in May.
SHOP
For a spectacle of a different kind, elbow your way through the antiques stalls of the labyrinthine Pannjiayuan Flea market.
GETTING AROUND
Beijing is working to reduce its notorious traffic for the Games, and as of this spring, there was talk of dedicating lanes to Olympic shuttle buses. Whatever the case, taxis are plentiful and inexpensive, and the subway and bus networks are extensive.
TOP SIGHTS
There are 31 sports venues scattered throughout Beijing, but the Olympic Green will be the epicentre of the Games
(1). It’s the site of the Herzog & de Meuron-designed “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium; the gymnastics and aquatics competitions (at the showcase “Water Cube”); and Olympic Village, where more than 10,000 Olympians will be based. The central Houhal Lake is lined with lively waterfront bars and cafes
(2). This summer, expect the promenade to be filled with an international parade of sports fans—Australian cricket fanatics, Argentine fitbol addicts, and American basketball enthusiasts. Still the heart of Beijing—indeed, of China itself—the recently restored Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square now abut the National Centre for the Performing Arts, a colossal monument to theatre, opera, and classical music, which was unveiled last fall, just in time to impress the summer 2008 crowds
(3). Long before the “Bird’s Nest” came along, the 675-acre Temple of Heaven (Tiantan Donglu; was the city’s ceremonial centre
(4). For a respite from the Olympic crowds—and for extra good fortune, according to Chinese numerology—arrive at 8 p.m. on 08/08/08. The opening ceremonies begin at this auspicious moment. fill China’s contemporary art scene is almost as competitive as the Games themselves. Experience it all in the Dashanzi Art District also known as Factory 798—a Bauhaus-style complex that houses the new Ullens Center for Contemporary Art
SLEEP
Haven’t reserved a hotel room or bought tickets to the Games yet? Don’t waste another second. Beijing has an abundance of new hotels, but most are already booked solid. Your best bet is to get in touch with a reliable travel company. Contact SOTC & Kuoni Holidays for custom-made packages that will be tailored to suit your requirements.
EAT
Don’t leave Beijing without an authentic Peking duck experience. Locals swear by Dadon - Roast Duck Restaurant 3 for two conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from the Chaoyang Park Beach volleyball stadium. Come evening, treat yourself to an over-the-top dinner at the Philippe Starck designed LAN, full of Baroque accents and crowd-pleasing dishes (oysters in spicy sauce; stir-fried lobster). A global array of restaurants in the mega retail, entertainment, and nightlife complex Legation Quarter is opening in time for the Games. Among the first: Maison Boulud, by New York chef Daniel Boulud, which is scheduled to begin serving in May.
SHOP
For a spectacle of a different kind, elbow your way through the antiques stalls of the labyrinthine Pannjiayuan Flea market.
GETTING AROUND
Beijing is working to reduce its notorious traffic for the Games, and as of this spring, there was talk of dedicating lanes to Olympic shuttle buses. Whatever the case, taxis are plentiful and inexpensive, and the subway and bus networks are extensive.
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