Beijing Olympic 2008 – All the facts

Beijing Olympic 2008 – All the facts

The very theme of the Beijing Olympic Games to be held in 2008 is “One World, One dream”. This says it all and finds a place in your heart. Be there to experience the exotic ancient oriental civilization that one flourished in China. It was a touch of class to host this edition of the Olympic Games in The Forbidden City which is situated at the heart of the city of Beijing. This ancient city is the home of about 7300 cultural relics and also has more than 200 scenic and historically significant spots. This city balances the antique charm well with the modern spirit it houses.

Travel in Beijing is mainly through subways, city rail trains and buses. You can take any of these to reach the stadium of your choice if you have the schedule handy. The buses as well as the rail services are very safe and efficient. Taxis or “Da di” as they are known in Beijing run throughout the day and are friendly to your purse. The Beijing Municipality has geared up well for these Games with the introduction of obstacle-free buses, more bus stops, better bathrooms, slopes blind roads for the differently-abled etc. If you are accompanying the old, sick or disabled, you can mark likewise on the tickets for the Olympics and get a free handbook to Obstacle free Information Service during both Olympics and Paralympics.

In August and September when the games are due to be held, the temperatures in Beijing average around 25C. So get the right clothes when you come to Beijing. Bring clothes that will suit you for both the hot dry days and the cool nights. Bring coolers and articles that can protect you from the sun.

Bring the necessary electronic gadgets and plugs when you head to Beijing. The power supply in Beijing has a voltage of 220V. Apart from this, different types of sockets are used. So make sure you have the right articles when you visit Beijing. Also Beijing and also most of China use the PAL TV system. Bring the right cassette players and recorders to avoid any problems.

Beijing offers phenomenal hotel services. They give the guest disposable toiletries, slippers, sanitary articles and bath towels. Choose the hotel that is likely to suit you the best. Make sure you do this while planning your trip to the Olympics. There are many inexpensive internet bars in China in case you need to use the internet. The only thing you need to enter these net bars is your ID card or passport. Also some hotels provide wireless networking through which you can use your own laptop to connect to the net. Most 3-star and above hotels provide net access sockets for the visitors to use.

Use all the facilities in this beautiful city to make your stay pleasant. Enjoy each of the events in Beijing and make every moment of the Games one of the most cherished parts of your memory.

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John Judd is author of this article on Bound For Beijing. Find more information about Bound For Beijing here.

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