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On the last Sunday in August 2023, we visited the Beijing Olympic Park by car and on foot, and visited the National Stadium (also known as the "Bird's Nest"), the National Aquatics Center (also known as the "Water Cube"), the Olympic Observation Tower (referred to as the "Olympic Tower") , dragon-shaped water system, Olympic Forest Park, etc. In the afternoon, you can have a panoramic view of the surrounding scenery from the bird's nest; when the lights are on, climb up to the Olympic Tower to appreciate the different beauty of the night.
Beijing Olympic Park is located in Chaoyang District, Beijing, at the northern end of Beijing's central axis, with a total area of 11.59 square kilometers. centers, residential areas, etc. The Bird's Nest and Water Cube are located next to each other in the southern part of the area. The Olympic Tower is located in the north of the area, facing the Bird's Nest across the dragon-shaped water system.
This article records the Bird's Nest, Water Cube, Olympic Tower, Dragon-shaped Water System, Olympic Forest Park, etc. from the first perspective through car tours and walking tours in the Beijing Olympic Park area.
☀️🌙 Bird's Nest 🌙☀️
The Bird's Nest, located in the central and southern part of the Beijing Olympic Park, is the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies, track and field competitions, and football matches of the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, as well as the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. Covering an area of 204,000 square meters, it can accommodate 91,000 spectators. After the Olympic Games, large-scale sports events and concerts are often held here. The shape of the stadium is like a "nest" and cradle that breeds life. It was designed by famous architects Jacques Herzog, de Meuron, Ai Weiwei and Li Xinggang.
☀️🌙 Water Cube 🌙☀️
The Water Cube, also known as the "Ice Cube", is an Olympic venue built with donations from compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and overseas Chinese. It is used for swimming, diving, skating and other competitions. The total construction area of the Water Cube is 65,000-80,000 square meters, and the construction area of the underground part is not less than 15,000 square meters. The appearance of the venue is like an ice crystal cube. There are 6 floors inside the venue, and its facilities mainly include a competition hall, warm-up pool, multi-functional hall and water park.
☀️🌙 Olympic Tower 🌙☀️
The Beijing Olympic Tower, also known as the "Tree of Life", is the sixth tallest building in China, covering an area of about 7,000 square meters. It was officially opened to the public on August 8, 2015. The Beijing Olympic Tower includes a base hall and five independent tower crowns. The tower body is composed of five independent towers with a height of 186 meters to 246.8 meters. There is a viewing platform on the top of the tower crown. Take Elevator No. 1 from the lobby on the first floor to reach the top of the tower. You can see the orange-red Bird's Nest and the blue Water Cube, as well as the light shows of many buildings on Beijing's central axis. It is highly recommended to come here to watch the night view.
☀️🌙 Dragon-shaped water system🌙☀️
The dragon-shaped water system is the largest artificial water system in Asia, with a total length of 2.7 kilometers. The water system connects the main buildings in the Olympic Park. Its water comes from high-quality recycled water after treatment in sewage plants, embodying the concept of harmonious development between man and nature.
☀️ Forest Park ☀️
The Olympic Forest Park covers an area of 680 hectares and is divided into South Park and North Park. The green coverage rate in the park is 95.61%. Forest Park is open to the public free of charge and is a place for Beijing citizens to exercise, relax and entertain.
【Time Catalog】
00:00:00 Highlights
00:00:50 Driving around the Bird’s Nest
00:03:44 North Central Axis Landscape Avenue
00:12:12 Bird’s Nest entrance
00:14:07 Bird's Nest rostrum
00:20:34 Entrance to the auditorium on the 5th floor
00:28:32 Perspective from high-rise auditorium
00:29:38 Best steel structure shooting spots
00:32:45 Take the elevator to the top of the Bird's Nest
00:35:46 Torch platform
00:37:25 the highest point of the bird's nest
00:40:32 Overlooking the interior of the Bird's Nest
00:44:07 Water Cube
00:46:26 into the Water Cube
00:48:46 Olympic Games Hall
00:54:02 Pangu Seven Star Hotel
00:58:19 Dragon-shaped water system
01:11:55 Looking up at the Olympic Tower
01:16:15 The prototype of the “Bird’s Nest”
01:17:40 Night view of the bird's nest
01:20:36 Night view of the Water Cube
01:24:59 Night view of Olympic Tower
01:26:01 Looking up at the night view of the Olympic Tower
01:29:53 Climb the Olympic Tower
01:32:27 Olympic rings
01:34:03 Overlooking the Bird's Nest Water Cube
01:35:48 Olympic Tower reflection in water |