Getting the 2008 Olympics is a big event for China and there were signs everywhere letting people know Beijing will be the host city.
This sign was in front of the Beijing Oriental Plaza. This building complex consists of 8 office buildings, a 600-room 5-Star hotel, 1,000 apartments and 100,000 sq-meter shopping center. It is the flagship enterprise for Hong Kong billionaire, Li Ka-shing.
The hotel we stayed in was the site ofr the Beijing Olypmic Organizing Committee. Beijing was just awarded the 2008 Olympic Host City. Seemed like all the locals were quite proud of this accomplishment.
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Great Wall looks great. I really would love to travel around China. Good pages :)
Oh, yes, the Great Wall of China!! Superb views of the city! Interesting customs! Best regards, my friend! Happy New Year!
good postings on Beijing. I never seem to have enough time to update mine. Good work!
I need to go back to China, saw so much yet so little...
hie, i'll b going to beijing this 2nd aug. with a group. fyi this is my 2nd overseas holiday trip ;) its great if cld hv meet some VT friends there huh?!!
Ciao, I loved your pages you gave us a perfect picture of China ;-))
Are Mao's hands keeping good time still? lol! Will be heading off to Beijing on July 31. Don't think I will find the gr8 wall with as few people around as your photos suggest you did.
Great page!!! Beijing is a definite MUST SEE, I'm so eager to go there...
Very Nice page, the pictures of the wall bring back memories
i found the food in beijing a wee bit too oily and salty ! some great pics of the wall here.
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