Aug. 08-24 2008The Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
360-degree view: The exterior look
360-degree view: The equestrian field
Demolish without damagein the process of structural demolishing, the blasting demolishing of damaging nature was not adopted since some parts of the structure had to be reserved. [Full story]
Rotating ramp ways to generate powerAround the stadium, there are four pavilion-styled rotating ramp ways. This brand new design added some modern feelings to this more than 10-years-old-stadium. [Full story]
Red soil made a perfect trackIf Beijing imports field materials from overseas suppliers for temporary events, the price is too high to accept. Therefore, the designers created "red soil" field materials. [Full story]
Optional functions preserved for Post-Games useTwo functions, track and field and football, are reserved in the Olympic Sports Center Stadium after transformation. [Full story]
Modern PentathlonA young French cavalry officer of the 19th century was sent on horseback to deliver a message. He rode across the uneven terrain, through enemy lines, and was confronted by a soldier with his sword drawn. [Full story]
