Beijing Olympic Games 2008

2008 Olympic Games in Beijing - Games of the XXIX Olympiad

The number 8 is considered lucky in China, so the 2008 Games opening ceremony begins at 8:08:08pm on 8 August 2008. The Olympics then run until 24 August.

The 2008 Paralympic Games will be held in Beijing from 6 to 17 September 2008.

See The Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Hotels, Accommodation, and Tours in Beijing

Accommodation will be difficult to get in Beijing during the Olympic Games so get in early.

• See BCL Travel & Tours in China for links to hotels and backpackers accommodation in China, and tours and travel packages including airport transfers.
• See also travel insurance.

What's on around Australia and New Zealand

• Brisbane and Queensland events, public and school holidays in August. See Brisbane attractions including cinemas, concerts and festivals, exhibits and galleries, theatre and tours. See also events on the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast & North Queensland.
   
• Canberra and ACT events, public and school holidays in August. See Canberra attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours.
   
• Darwin and Northern Territory events, public and school holidays in August. See Darwin attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours.
   
• Hobart and Tasmania events, public and school holidays in August. See Hobart attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours.
   
• Melbourne and Victoria events, public and school holidays in August.  See Melbourne attractions including local activities, cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours.
   
• Perth and Western Australia events, public and school holidays in August. See Perth attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours.
   
• Sydney and New South Wales events, public and school holidays in August. See Sydney attractions including local activities, cinema, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatre and tours.
   
• New Zealand events, public and school holidays in August. See New Zealand experiences including day tours, rail tours and package tours.