Spectators
From En.2008
| Spectator Services | |
 | Spectator Services -- the Smile By Your Side
Welcome to the Special Column "Spectator Services" for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad! Hundred years' Olympic Games and the fulfilling of the Chinese people's dream. The Beijing 2008 Olympics has brought great expectation and inspiration to the world. To those who enjoy life, the Olympic Games is not just a world class comprehensive sports event, but a festivity created and celebrated by the people of the entire world. |
| Launching Your Olympics Journey | ||
| Ticket reservation should be your first concern in watching the Olympic Games. The official ticketing website of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad is now online. You may select your favorite games and plan your watching schedule. If you are our foreign friends, you might want to find out more about Visa Application etc in our Friendly Reminder which contain a summary of important reference information.
It must be a great concern for you to choose and book a good hotel prior to your arrival to watch the Olympics and Paralympics in Beijing. |  What are the competition events of Beijing Olympics? |  Learn about your way around to the Olympics venues. |
 The franchisees for splendid Olympics merchandise. |  How to buy Olympics tickets? | |
| Friendly Tips | |
| Visa tips | Life tips |
| *Basic information | *Dressing guide |
| *Necessary materials more about visa tips | *Power system more about life tips |
| Communications services | Consumption tips |
| *Roaming services | *RMB know-how |
| *How to use in Beijing the mobile phone you bring from abroad? more about communication services | *Exchange rate know-how |
| *Credit card service more about consumption tips | |
| Transport service | Emergency numbers |
| *Transport tips | *Medical first aid: 120 |
| *Obstacle-free service more about transport services | *Fire alarm: 119 more about emergency numbers |
| Welcome to Beijing | |
| Welcome to Beijing
In 2008, when you are at the grand occasion of the Olympic Games with the theme slogan of "One World, One Dream", you will also find yourselves experiencing the oriental ancient civilization of Beijing. Beijing was the capital city of the Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties of China. The largest palace of the world, the Forbidden City, is located on the central axis of Beijing city |
| Lodging | Dining |
 Lodging arrangement is probably one of your greatest concerns in your journey |  Beijing Roast duck is thought to be one of the most delicious dishes all over the world. |
| Public Transportation | Places of Worship |
 Beijing is a transportation hub with a network of roads, railways and a major airport |  China is a country with religious freedom and respects every religion. |
| Places of Interest | Weather |
 The Great Wall, symbolizing China's ancient civilization, is one of the world's most renowned projects. |  Beijing has a warm and temperate climate |
