The Bird's Nest (National Stadium) was the main stadium for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and also the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics. It is not only a world-class sports building, but has also become one of the iconic symbols of Beijing and even China.
Design concept:
Designed by Swiss architects Herzog and De Meuron in collaboration with Chinese architect Li Xinggang and others. Its shape resembles a "bird's nest" that nurtures life, symbolizing hope for the future.
Structural features:
Unparalleled steel structure: The exterior is woven from 42000 tons of steel into an irregular mesh structure, which appears chaotic but is actually subjected to uniform force, making it a masterpiece of integrated architecture and structure.
Internally and externally integrated: there is no distinction between facade and structure, the appearance is the structure itself.
Red Stand: The bowl shaped stand inside is made of warm Chinese red, creating a strong visual impact with gray steel mesh.
Sustainability: Designed a natural ventilation system that can utilize geothermal resources, reflecting the concept of a green Olympics.
Venue Visit
Stand area: Standing on the huge stands, you can imagine the magnificent scene of 91000 spectators shouting and feeling the grandeur of the venue. This is an excellent location for capturing the internal structure and the "Chinese Red" seats.
Olympic cultural heritage: It preserves the main torch tower, podium and other landmarks of the 2008 Olympic Games, and allows visitors to closely visit the snowflake torch platform and "micro fire" lighting device left over from the 2022 Winter Olympics, experiencing the inheritance of the Olympic Games.
The "Top Beauty" Aerial Corridor: (Core Experience Project) allows you to climb onto the roof of the sports stadium, stroll on the steel structure of the "Bird's Nest", and overlook the magnificent scenery of the entire Olympic Park (including the Water Cube, Olympic Tower, etc.) and Beijing's central axis from a height of nearly 60 meters, which is very stunning.
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Voltage and socket
The standard voltage in China is 220V. The commonly used socket shape is as shown in the picture. Most luxury hotel rooms are equipped with universal sockets, and tourists can also rent socket adapters at the hotel front desk.
Make a phone call
When a foreign mobile phone dials a Chinese fixed-line phone in China, it is necessary to dial the China area code (+86) and the city area code (e.g. Beijing +10) before the fixed-line phone number to be dialed.
When a foreign mobile phone dials a Chinese mobile number, it is necessary to dial the Chinese area code (+86) before the mobile number of the person being called.
Emergency call:
Call the police: 110
Fire emergency: 119
Traffic police: 122
Emergency: 120
Purchase a SIM card for a Chinese mobile phone
At major airports serving as ports of entry in China, there are designated counters for communication service providers, such as China Mobile and China Unicom. Foreign tourists can purchase SIM cards for Chinese mobile phones simply by presenting their passports.
Traffic safety tips
In China, all vehicles drive on the right side of the road, and both drivers and passengers must wear seat belts.
Health and medical tips
It is recommended to bring along commonly used medications (such as painkillers or gastrointestinal medications). If you need to take prescribed medication for an extended period, it is advisable to prepare sufficient quantities before departure and carry along doctor's certification documents, medical records, etc.
It is recommended to visit the international medical department of a general hospital or a foreign-funded hospital for treatment, as they generally provide medical services in English.
It is recommended to purchase relevant insurance before departure, and properly keep diagnosis certificates, outpatient medical records, fee lists, prescriptions, invoices, etc.
Cultural taboo
China is a multi-ethnic country, and there are significant differences in customs and habits among various ethnic groups. Especially when traveling in ethnic minority areas, it is important to pay attention to cultural taboos, such as taking off shoes when entering a Dai bamboo house, avoiding pork in Hui restaurants, and treating Buddhist statues, scriptures, and beads as sacred objects that must not be touched. It is recommended to listen carefully to the pre-trip introduction provided by the accompanying personnel and respect local culture and customs.
