Three Cities for the 2008 Beijing Olympics

Beijing, Qingdao and Hong kong will be the three citiesAberdeen- A harbor area crowded with junks and
for the 2008 Olympics. The most Olympic events willsampans, where 6,000 people live and work on junks.
be held in Beijing, the sailing Competition will be held inTo get a close-up look at the Aberdeen way of life,
Qingdao and the Equestrian Competition will be in Hongyou can take a sampan ride.
kong. When you come to Olympic Games and visitRepulse Bay- It is the most famous beach of having
these cities, you can find so many interesting thingsthe highest representative characteristics in Hong Kong
beside Olympics.by its long and wide beach, clean water, calm tide and
Beijing is a city of amazing contrasts - an ancientgentle wave.
capital with some incredible historical sites, and aÂ
bustling modern metropolis getting ready to host theWhen the lights go down, you head for Lan Kwai
2008 Olympics. In Beijing, those places you should notFong, you will get a taste of Hong Kong unique nightlife.
miss:Lan Kwai Fong is an L-shaped, cobble-stoned lane
The Tiananmen Square- is the largest public square inwith numerous bars, pubs, clubs and restaurants.
the world.Visiting on a Friday or Saturday night, you may be
Forbidden City-is the largest and the best preservedoverwhelmed by the enormous crowds that fill the
Imperial Palace in the world.streets, with all bars having only standing room. Most
Temple of Heaven-was built specifically for worship oflanguage you can hear here is English rather than
heaven and prayers for good harvests during the MingCantonese speaking.
and Qing dynasties.The third city to talk about is Qingdao. As a sailing
Badaling Great Wall-is China most spectacular sightOlympic city, Qingdao is a beautiful seaside city in the
extending more than 3,700 miles across China andsoutheast of Shandong Province. When you are here,
most often visited for China tour. It is one of the bestnever miss to go those places:
preserved sections and the highest point of the GreatMt. Laoshan- is different from many famous mountains
Wall;in China. Lao Mountain rises from the sea level, and
Summer Palace-is the most splendid imperial garden inhas a coast line of 87 kilometers, structuring a wonder
China built in 1750.on the sea. Take a walk around, with the sea on one
Hutong Trishaw Tour-you can take the rickshaw toside, and lofty stones and precipitous peaks on the
drive through the old walking alleys to see the old livingother side, both majestic and elegant, you will enjoy
residence. You can also visit the local family to talkthose views without feeling to leave.
with them. This is a very good opportunity for you toTaiqing Palace - As the birth place of Laozi, it has
have a real understanding of the local people life.more than 140 rooms including Three Gods' Hall, Three
In Beijing, clusters of neighboringPurities' Hall and Three Emperors' Hall. There are five
"Siheyuan"(Quadrangles), low and gray, make intoTaiji Palaces as the main buildings, a stone pillar with
many small alleys, most of which orderly laid out like athree cypresses around and many well preserved
chessboard, running either from south to north or eastancient articles.
to west. This sort of alleys is called "Hutong" in PekingThe No. 1 Bathing Beach- is located at the Huiquan
dialect. All these alleys are the same. When you are inBeach, it is once the largest bathing beach in Asia. The
it, you will find and experience that every alley hassurrounding mountains and green trees, modern building
something special to talk about, as it is full of life andsubtly combined traditional villas form a wonderful
stories.scene. The clear water and soft sands contribute to
While in Hong kong, you can relax and enjoy thethe superior natural conditions of the beach.
peaceful environment of the spectacular islands andWhat's more, every summer Qingdao hosts the Beer
country parks. Walking the street here, you may knowFestival. If you have an opportunity to attend it, you'll
more about the culture of east and west combined.see the best of Chinese beer drinking culture at the
That is the reason why Hong kong is a city withevent. The many performances are sometimes
nickname of Gourmets' Paradise, City with a Passion,hilarious, such as the beer drinking competition. Who is
the City that Never Sleeps and Land of Limitlessthe fastest one to chug a bottle of Qingdao beer?
delights.You will be surprised that it's the ladies who excel at
In Hong kong, these places you should not missed:this admirable skill at often times. There are large
Victoria Peak- It is one of Hong Kong leading tourvariety of beer to sample, from all over Asia and
destinations, which has breathtaking views of cityEurope, as well as our well known North American
famous skyline, Victoria Harbour and as well as thebrands.
romantic South China Sea.