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Olympic Park

The Bird's Nest, Water Cube and wide open plazas

The steel lattice of the Bird's Nest national stadium in Beijing Olympic Park

Home of the 2008 and 2022 Games, with landmark architecture that looks best lit up after dark.

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Highlights

  • Bird's Nest

    Walk the stadium's upper ring for views across the park.

  • Water Cube

    Now the 'Ice Cube' — check for public skating sessions.

  • Olympic Tower

    Observation deck with views to the Western Hills.

Where to stay

Combine with an evening visit — the venues are lit in colour after sunset.

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