Beijing Attractions
Beijing National Stadium
The Beijing National Stadium
Also known as The Bird's Nest due to its appearance, this
colossal stadium was the hub of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games,
hosting all of the track and field events as well the opening and
closing ceremonies. The unique-looking steel support structures
framing the stadium, weigh in at 110, 000 tons (99,790kg), making
the stadium the largest steel structure in the world. A hotel and a
shopping mall are planned within close proximity to the stadium to
promote the venue as a site of future attraction. It is currently
being prepared to host soccer games and, already, international
bands are looking to the Bird's Nest as a performance space for the
Beijing leg of their tours. The Water Cube, where all the swim
events were held, is a stone's throw from the Bird's Nest and will
be converted into a water park for the public to enjoy sometime in
late 2009.
Address: Olympic Green, Beijing;
Website: www.n-s.cn
