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- Destinations
- Asia
- China
- Beijing
- The 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. The stadium
has reopened as a tourist attraction, and the public can tour the
facilities, or visit the ski resort now housed inside.
Information & Facts
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Admission
¥50 tour and ¥80 skiing on weekdays; ¥140 skiing
weekends and public holidays
Language
The official language is Mandarin Chinese, but there are
hundreds of local dialects.
Money
The currency used in China is the Renminbi Yuan (CNY). The Yuan
is divided into 10 chiao/jiao or 100 fen. Make sure you exchange
your leftover Yuan before returning home because this currency can
be exchanged only within China's borders. Travellers cheques,
preferably in US Dollars, and foreign cash can be exchanged in
cities at the Bank of China. Banks are closed weekends. The larger
hotels and the special 'Friendship Stores' designed for foreigners
will accept most western currencies for purchases. Major credit
cards are accepted in the main cities at various establishments,
but outside the major cities acceptance is limited. ATMs are scarce
outside the main cities.
Opening Times
9am - 6pm weekdays; 9am - 9:30pm weekends and public
holidays
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