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Beijing Olympic Tickets Update
2007-12-10 04:59:00 Beijing Olympic Tickets 2008 9th December Update Phase 2 of ticket sales will begin in China on 10th December, 2007 and continue through to 30th December, 2007, according to official information on en.beijing2008.cnPeople who are registered need to log on to the official ticketing site en.beijing2008.cn and register the events they wish to attend. Tickets will then be issued using a lottery system similar to the Phase 1 ticket sales.The Bank of China also offers a registration service for people wishing to register for Phase 2 ticket sales.Hotels in BeijingBuy 2008 Beijing Olympics TicketsBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Olympic Tickets Beijing OlympicsBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn More About: Beijing
McDonalds In China
2007-12-06 07:53:00 McDonalds is big in China . The Golden Arches are one of the first signs you see when you land at Beijing's Capital Airport.There are over 660 McDonalds fast food outlets in China and the number is growing fast with 1000 new stores due to open before the Beijing Olympics, which McDonalds sponsors. Many Chinese view the fast food experience as an hygenic, upmarket dining experience.KFC and Pizza Hut also have a massive presence in China. There are around 1,200 KFCs and 8000 Pizza Hut outlets presently in the country. A new KFC restaurant opens every other day.The big US fast food companies have also begun to introduce local flavor in to their menus. McDonald's sells a Vegetable and Seafood Soup for example and decorates its stores in traditional style for the big Chinese holidays.Listen to a McDonalds TV ad promoting special deals at McDonalds for 6rmb e.g. a leg of crumbed chicken or fruit piesHotels in BeijingBuy 2008 Beijing Olympics TicketsBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing C... More About: Chinese Food , Podcast , Mcdonalds
Common Chinese Phrases
2007-12-05 15:20:00 ??Listen to some common phrases in Chinese Learning to say a few common phrases correctly is a useful skill for any traveler to a new country. Click the link above to hear the English and Mandarin for some useful common phrases such as "Hello", "Thank you", "How much?" and "You're welcome".Hotels in BeijingBuy 2008 Beijing Olympics TicketsBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Chinese MandarinBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn More About: Language , Common , Phrases
Counting in Chinese II
2007-12-04 07:31:00 Listen to the numbers in Chinese Learning to count and pronounce the numbers correctly is a useful skill for any traveler to a new country. Click the link above to hear the English and Chinese for the numbers 50, 100, 1000, 10,000, 100,000 and 1 million.Hotels in BeijingBuy 2008 Beijing Olympics TicketsBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Chinese China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn More About: Language , Counting
Counting in Chinese
2007-12-01 12:13:00 Listen to the numbers in Chinese Learning to count and pronounce the numbers correctly is a useful skill for any traveler to a new country. Click the link above to hear the English and Chinese for the numbers 1-30.Hotels in BeijingBuy 2008 Beijing Olympics TicketsBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Chinese China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn More About: Language , Counting
Beijing?s Public Transport
2007-11-29 03:12:00 Beijing?s Public Transport According to a report in City Weekend magazine public transport usage within Beijing is at an all time high. The report suggests that use of the new popular Line 5, along with a decrease in fares, is responsible for the changed habits of local commuters.While all of Beijing?s underground rail system is easy to use and navigate, the new Line 5 is certainly the cleanest and most user friendly part of the system. Maps light up and show the current progress along the line and there are English announcements of station names in each carriage. One of the most popular destinations for Beijing Visitors on this line is the Yong He Gong station. The Lama Temple here is well worth a visit.Tickets costing 2rmb to travel to any destination can be bought at ticket windows in each station. Multi-trip electronic cards can also be bought. Users can also add extra credit to the cards for taxi fares and convenience store purchases in Quick Stores. Most taxis are not set up to... More About: Beijing , Public Transport , Public Transportation
Crack Up in Beijing
2007-11-28 14:28:00 Hotels in Beijing Buy 2008 Beijing Olympics TicketsBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China China Post China TravelBook the Capital Hotel BeijingBook the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn More About: Statue , Crack
Ski Season in Beijing
2007-11-23 06:01:00 Beijing Skiers prepare to ski!For some skiers the ski and snowboarding season has started! Others are preparing to strap on their gear and take to the slopes at the end of November when Beijing?s closer ski resorts open.On November 10 the Wanlong Ski resort at Honghualiang, Chongli Xian, Hebei province some 250 miles from Beijing opened the ski season. It is the closest natural snow ski resort for Beijingers to access. The mountain is 2110 metres with facilities like instructors and equipment all available for hire. Five trails total 7km in length with an average of 140 skiable days.Honghualiang Chongli XianTelephone: 6553-6830, 0313-4617676www.wlski.comArrange your own transport or book a bus ticket with pickup from San Yuan Qiao on 6553-6830.For package deals.Nanshan Ski resort is much closer to Beijing, located in Miyun county some 80km from Beijing. For more details.Hotels in BeijingBuy 2008 Beijing Olympics TicketsBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Beijing Ski China Tr... More About: Beijing , Season , Skiing
Beijing National Grand Theatre Opening
2007-11-22 09:47:00 National Grand Theatre Opening The newly completed National Grand Theatre is set to open on 22nd December, 2007 for its first formal season of entertainment.Tickets for the first season can be booked online starting 30th November.Hotels in Beijing Buy 2008 Beijing Olympics TicketsBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China China Post China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn More About: National
Beijing's Yashow Market
2007-11-22 01:34:00 Yashow Market Telephone 010-64151726Address: 58 Gongtibeilu, Chaoyang districtLocated on Gongti Beilu in Sanlitun this market is a very well known shopping destination for tourists. One of the attractions of this market is that so many products can be found within this rather large 5 storey market complex. Overall the quality of clothing is good and there is a wide range of popular styles as well as local cultural styles that many people enjoy buying as souvenirs.While a mixture of products can be found on all floors a general guide would be as follows:Basement ? shoes, gloves, wallets, belts1st floor - clothing for teenagers and adults2nd floor - women?s wear3rd floor - men?s wear4th floor - children?s wear, curtains and bedding5th floor - souvenirs, electronic games and jewelry. There is even a food hall for shoppers needing refreshments!Bargain hard to get a good price on purchases. Remember to take your time and have some idea of what you think is a reasonable price before you st... More About: Shopping , China , Beijing
Beijing Xiushui Silk Market
2007-11-20 07:17:00 The Silk Market is close to the Friendship Store on Jinguomennei Dajie and Jianwai Embassy area. It is a popular place for foreigners to go shopping. Individual shops are housed within this multi-storey building where there are clothing, ornaments, silk fabrics, shoes, handbags, travel bags and other goods for sale.English is widely spoken by the traders.Hotels in Beijing Buy 2008 Beijing Olympics TicketsBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Silk Market China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn
Beijing Recycling
2007-11-19 13:33:00 Beijing?s recycling industry is alive and well with tricycle loads of materials being hauled off to recycling depots around the city.Hotels in BeijingBuy 2008 Beijing Olympics TicketsBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Beijing Recycling China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn More About: Beijing
Beijing Autumn
2007-11-18 08:16:00 Autumn in Beijing is one of the best times of the year for the Beijing visitor. It is a time when there are more likely to be days of blue skies and sunshine with mild temperatures. Millions of leaves colour the city. People enjoy sitting in the parks as the golden leaves of ginko trees sprinkle down around them. Many pose for photographs in leaf filled parks and streets.Hotels in BeijingBuy 2008 Beijing Olympics TicketsBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Beijing Autumn China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn More About: Autumn
Beijing Fire Engines
2007-11-17 13:13:00 Beijing is a city susceptible to fire. The often dry climate and strong winds can easily fan fires over the flat expanses of the city.Already in July, Peking University gymnasium the Olympic venue for table tennis caught fire and seventeen fire engines were needed to extinguish the blaze.According to the Xinhua News Agency, Beijing plans to set up 26 temporary fire stations near Olympic stadiums and gymnasiums as part of its fire safety plan for the 2008 Games.Listen to the sound of Beijing Fire Engines Hotels in BeijingBuy 2008 Beijing Olympics TicketsBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Beijing Fire China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn More About: Beijing
Modern Beijing Expands
2007-11-15 14:14:00 As Beijing continues to throw off its traditional image modern office blocks, apartments and shopping centres take their place on the skyline.CCTV TowersThe new CCTV Towers (pictured left) are inching closer and closer together each day. Located on Dong San Huan Lu (East Third Ring Road) these towers will soon join up in an amazing feat of architecture where the linking piece turns through 90 degrees to link one leaning tower with another leaning tower. Driving along the East Third Ring Road one cannot help but have their attention grabbed by this architectural and engineering feat.SOHO Shang DuTo the west of this area, passing through Central Park and nearby to The Place shopping centre there is another interesting development by SOHO with SOHO Shang Du (below right). The black mirrored SOHO buildings certainly catch the eye with their walls that angle in and out of the building as they rise skyward. Visiting this area provides any Beijing-Visitor with an easy day shopping in eithe... More About: Modern
Mao Memorabilia
2007-11-15 02:34:00 The popularity of Mao memorabilia is growing throughout markets and shops in Beijing . A visit to any market is hardly complete without buying such souvenirs. Items like t-shirts, watches, badges, porcelain statues, bronze statues, bags, hats and figurines depicting red guards and ballerinas from the revolution era are popular items.Popular markets to buy these souvenirs include:Panjiayuan market Curio City (Antique City, Dongsanhuan Nanlu)Hongqiao market Gold Street Market (nearby Lido Hotel)Silk Street market (Xiushui market on Jinguomennei Dajie, Yonganli subway station on Line1)For more up-market replicas following this theme visit the many small galleries and shops of Dashanzi, Nanluoguxiang, Houhai and also Dara home decorating shops.Plastered 8, 61 Nan Luo Gu XiangGrifted, Nan Luo Gu Xiang Hotels in BeijingBuy 2008 Beijing Olympics TicketsBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Mao Memorabilia China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn
Beijing Opera Podcast
2007-11-14 04:18:00 For sheer spectacle, beautiful costumes and intricate make up, book a night at the Beijing Opera on your visit to Beijing.Listen to the sound of Beijing Opera Hotels in BeijingBuy 2008 Beijing Olympics TicketsBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China podcast Beijing OperaBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn More About: Podcast
Beijing Construction Sound
2007-11-13 02:53:00 Sounds of a Building SiteListen to the sound of construction in Beijing At this time in history one can hardly go anywhere in Beijing without listening to the melodious sounds of a building site. In fact, if you are sleeping in your bed and not hearing the sounds of construction, consider yourself in a rare situation.Those of us who live in Beijing have had to become used to the many and varied sounds of building sites as we rush toward the Beijing 2008 Olympics.Hotels in BeijingBuy 2008 Beijing Olympics TicketsBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China podcast constructionBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn More About: Podcast , Construction , Sound
Towards 2008 ? A risky business?
2007-11-12 14:22:00 As workers put all of their effort into preparations for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games it seems that no amount of effort is too much. Seen here, workers walk around on top of tall buildings passing materials and tools to their colleagues from areas where many of us would dare not tread, all in the name of preparing for Beijing visitors.Those attending the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games have thousands, if not millions of these hard working people to thank for their commitment in preparing Beijing for the Games.Hotels in BeijingBuy 2008 Beijing Olympics TicketsBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Olympic Construction China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn More About: Business , Sine
Super Bar Street, Beijing
2007-11-10 14:10:00 Super Bar Street , another of Beijing ?s lively night spots, is also known as Xing Ba Lu. There are about 30 bars and restaurants making up this entertainment area. It is close to Laitai flower market.Little Bangkok has two excellent chefs and a cheerful outgoing manager who all work to impress with Thailand?s culinary delights.Biteapitta specializes in Middle Eastern food and serves some of the cheapest eats in Beijing. Falafal lovers on a tight budget will be well catered for here.Shu Area Legend is a popular Sichuan style restaurant offering a hot and spicy dining experience. Spicy catfish, spicy crab and spicy shrimp are among the more popular dishes available.Bars like Logos Bar and Get Lucky Bar have been performance venues for Chinese rock music stars including Zheng Jun and Cui Jian, China ?s godfather of rock and roll who still improvises in Get Lucky Bar.Hotels in BeijingBuy 2008 Beijing Olympics TicketsBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Xing Ba Lu China TravelBook t... More About: Super
Beijing Olympics Ticketing Update
2007-11-10 00:43:00 Don?t rush on-line today to order your tickets! There has been another change to the way Olympic tickets can be ordered.People living in China who wish to buy tickets to the August, 2008 Olympic Games should place their orders through the official ticketing website between 10th December and 30th December, 2007. Tick ets will then be issued according to a lottery system. This change in practice is no doubt aimed to circumvent the system crashes experienced by many people who recently tried to buy tickets using the first in first served method.Click here to read BOCOG?s official announcement, click here to buy 2008 Beijing Olympics Tickets.Hotels in BeijingBuy 2008 Beijing Olympics TicketsBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Olympic Tickets China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn More About: Update
The Place, Beijing
2007-11-07 13:31:00 Shoppers who enjoy trendy international brands, lifestyle shopping, relaxing eateries and entertainment in a shopping centre, The Place is your kind of shopping centre.There are two, four storey shopping malls beneath two office towers. A huge skycreen covered mall links the two malls. The screen itself is a massive 4800 square metres! At night this screen is an amazing diversion for shoppers and a reflection of Beijing ?s determination to show off its modern capabilities as it hosts the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.Shops like Tourneau, China ?s largest watch boutique, DG lifestyle store, Ferrari and Chaterhouse bookshop can be found. Chaterhouse even offers subscriptions to various foreign magazines.The Place offers international restaurants, wine and spirits, a food market, spa, hair and beauty salons, and a food court. In the evenings The Place is an ideal location to sing, dance or relax at the end of a busy day.Hotels in BeijingBuy 2008 Beijing Olympics TicketsBooks on China and Be...
That's Over There, Part 2 (Bird's Nest)
2007-11-06 15:20:00 Beijing's "Bird 's Nest " Olympic Stadium.Hotels in BeijingBuy 2008 Beijing Olympics TicketsBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Bird's Nest China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn More About: Beijing , Part
That's Over There, Part 1 (Ice Cube)
2007-11-06 15:16:00 The "Ice Cube ." Tomorrow, more photos.Hotels in Beijing Buy 2008 Beijing Olympics TicketsBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China China Post China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn More About: Part , Ice Cube
Olympic Ticket Update
2007-11-05 04:34:00 Olympic Ticket Update (5th November)Official news from the Olympic ticketing office is that tickets will be available again online 10th November through a lottery system, as used in Round 1 of ticket sales. This news affects anyone in China trying to buy tickets to attend the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.Hotels in BeijingBuy 2008 Beijing Olympics TicketsBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Olympic Tickets Beijing OlympicsBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn More About: Olympic
What's Over There, Beijing?
2007-11-04 12:39:00 We'll let you know tomorrow...Hotels in Beijing Buy 2008 Beijing Olympics TicketsBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China China Post China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn More About: Construction
Ticket Sale Update (4th November)
2007-11-04 07:34:00 Unofficial technology sources in Beijing suggest that ticket sales will resume on Monday 5th November by reverting back to the lottery sales system used in Phase 1 of ticket sales. For more information on Ticket Sale s, click here for news on Monday.Buy 2008 Beijing Olympics Tickets from a reliable agency.Hotels in BeijingBuy 2008 Beijing Olympics TicketsBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Olympic Tickets China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn More About: Update
Beijing Weather Controllers
2007-11-03 07:49:00 With questions being raised about Beijing ?s air quality for the Olympic Games in August, 2008, it is also to be expected that people are asking about the weather. According to records Beijing has a 50% chance of rain during the Opening Ceremony on 8th August, 2008. In order to limit the chance of rain, Beijing?s weathermen have been experimenting with ways to bring the weather under control. In fact there are 26 weather modification test sites around Beijing where artificial methods are being used to disperse rain.Rockets using silver iodine or liquid nitrogen as catalysts are fired high into the air to strike cumulonimbus clouds, therefore inducing rain before the clouds reach Olympic venues. It is said that the whole process does not pollute the environment. Three lines of defence have been established around the National Stadium in zones of 20km, 60km and 100km out from the stadium. Beijing experiences hot, humid summers influenced by the East Asian monsoons. Bad summer weather u... More About: Weather , China , Controllers , Roller
Olympic ticket sales fail
More articles from this author:2007-11-02 04:09:00 Sale of Olympic tickets in Beijing has been stopped again! With the recommencement of ticket sales in Beijing on Tuesday the online computer systems crashed. Olympic fans could not buy tickets due to between 3.5 million and 8 million people trying to get online, depending on whose numbers you believe.Telephone sales also failed due to overwhelming numbers of people congesting the lines! Banks were scenes of long queues of people scrambling to get tickets so they could also enjoy the Olympic Games.At this point in time the official word has been that sales will resume again on 5th November. One can't help but wonder how things will be any different then!***Tick et sales news! For people in China trying to access ticket sales through internet, telephone or bank outlets there will be further information announced on Monday 5th November.Good luck Beijing!Hotels in BeijingBuy 2008 Beijing Olympics TicketsBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Olypic Tickets China TravelBook the Capi... More About: Sales 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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