"Beijing Welcomes You" is the theme song for the 100-day countdown celebration of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Even today, whenever its melody plays, we still think of that exciting summer in Beijing. Let's sing along and visit these Olympic landmarks in Beijing, and go back to 2008!

Olympic Forest Park

The Olympic Forest Park is located at the northern end of Beijing's central axis extension line. It is the largest urban green landscape in Asia, covering an area of about 680 hectares. It was officially completed in July 2008. The North Fifth Ring Road runs through the middle of the park, dividing it into two parks, north and south, with an ecological bridge planted with vegetation spanning the Fifth Ring Road in the middle. The south park is dominated by large natural landscape of mountains and waters, while the north park is dominated by small streams and natural forests, making it the well-deserved "green lung" of Beijing.

The most famous landscapes in the forest park are "Yangshan" and "Aohai". "Yangshan" is the main peak of the park, corresponding to the name "Jingshan" on the central axis of Beijing, which echoes the poem "High mountains and lofty peaks, the scenery goes on and on" in the Book of Songs, and together they form the word "Jingyang", which is very consistent with the symmetrical, balanced and harmonious meaning of Chinese traditional culture. The main lake in the park is called "Aohai". Firstly, it borrows the name of the lakes in traditional Beijing place names, which are often named after "Hai". Secondly, it borrows the character "Ao" from "Olympic", which not only has the meaning of mystery and wonder, but also the wonderful meaning of the sea of the Olympics. "Yangshan" and "Aohai" mean "high mountains and long waters", implying that the Olympic spirit will last forever and the traditional Chinese culture will be carried forward.

National Stadium (Bird's Nest)

The National Stadium, also known as the "Bird's Nest", was the main venue for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics, and the world's first "dual Olympic opening and closing ceremony venue".

The main body of the National Stadium is the "Bird's Nest" shape woven by a series of steel trusses around the bowl-shaped seating area. The spatial structure is novel, the architecture and structure are integrated, unique and beautiful, with strong shock and visual impact, fully reflecting the beauty of natural harmony. The huge interwoven facade, the scattered and mottled distribution hall, the steel structure staircase that goes straight up to the sky, and the forest-like steel structure roof...different viewing angles will allow you to appreciate different architectural beauty.

The beautiful "Bird's Nest" is high on both ends and low in the middle, so from different directions, you can capture the ever-changing shape of the Bird's Nest. Only by standing in front of the Bird's Nest can you truly appreciate the magnificent steel branches and vines interwoven in a crisscross pattern.

National Aquatics Center (Water Cube, Ice Cube)

The National Aquatics Center, also known as the "Water Cube", was the venue for swimming, diving, and synchronized swimming events at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Through the "ice-water conversion", it has become the classic transformed venue for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, the "Ice Cube", and has successfully hosted curling events.

The Ice Sports Center is located 11 meters underground in the south square of the National Aquatics Center. The venue has a standard ice rink of 1,830 square meters and a curling venue with four standard curling tracks of 45 meters by 5 meters. The overall operating area is 8,000 square meters.

The Ice Sports Center integrates functions such as competitions, entertainment, fitness, training, tourism, performances, and promotion of Olympic culture, creating a comprehensive platform for ice sports projects to serve the public. Come to the ice rink in winter and enjoy the freedom and speed of the "Ice Cube".

National Stadium (Bird's Nest, Ice Ribbon)

The National Stadium was one of the three main venues of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Inspired by the Chinese "fan", it is the largest bi-directional tensioned steel roof structure system in China, with a wave-shaped design from south to north, and a lightweight and dynamic roof. During the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the National Stadium hosted gymnastics, trampoline, and handball events. During the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, the National Stadium will host all men's ice hockey events, some women's ice hockey events, and some events of the Winter Paralympics sled hockey.

In addition to carrying out mass ice and snow activities for young people, the National Stadium also has six major spaces: the Borderless Innovation Center, the World Ice Hockey Center, the Cultural and Entertainment Innovation Corridor, the Modern Consumption Corridor, the Children's Sports and Culture Center, and the Beautiful Square, integrating the ice and snow industry with culture, tourism, and technology.

Capital Indoor Stadium

The Capital Indoor Stadium was completed in 1968 and is one of the top ten historical buildings in Beijing. It hosted volleyball events during the 2008 Beijing Olympics and will host short track speed skating and figure skating events during the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

In 2018, the Capital Indoor Stadium was included in the renovation plan for the ice sports venues of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Adhering to the construction concept of "repairing the old as it was", it insisted on prioritizing protection and maintaining the historical and artistic value of the Capital Indoor Stadium.

After the renovation, the Capital Indoor Stadium has been upgraded from a single sports venue to a venue group. The entire park includes one competition venue, three training venues, two supporting facilities, six buildings, and five ice surfaces. In addition, a red walking trail surrounds the Capital Indoor Stadium, the Taikebo table tennis table is novel and fashionable, and there are four outdoor basketball courts for citizens to engage in sports.

Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park

Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park has a total area of 162.59 hectares, of which 63.5 hectares are water area. It was the venue for rowing, canoeing, marathon swimming, and Paralympic rowing events during the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Upon entering the Beijing Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park, the view suddenly opens up. The 2,272-meter-long still water course is like a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and green water, making people feel relaxed and happy. The park has facilities such as a 5-kilometer plastic track, football field, basketball court, beach volleyball court, and water sports such as rowing, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, and water skiing.

In winter, there is also a Snow World activity in the water park, including skiing, snowmobiles, and snow dragon boats, bringing you a unique ice and snow feast.