Beijing, Qingdao, Hong Kong, Quinhuangdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Tianjin - Olympic Cities 2008

Olympic Cities in 2008
Beijing was the host city of the 29th Olympic Games but there was six cities outside Beijing where the competitions took place too. The Olympic Sailing Regatta competition was arranged in the city of Qingdao, the Equestrian Events in Hong Kong and the Olympic Football (soccer) - in the cities of Quinhuangdao, Shanghai, Shenyang and Tianjin.

Qingdao (Sailing events)
In this beautiful coastal city in the Shandong province, a new International Sailing Centre and Qingdao International Yacht Club will host the Olympic Sailing Regatta. A few weeks in September will sailing lovers from all over the world pay extra attention to Qingdao. Visit this charming city on: www.cityofsailing.com

Hong Kong (Equestrian events)
The equestrian events of the 2008 Olympics took place in Hong Kong. The city has world-class equine facilities, the population of a 7 million and consists of the Hong Kong Island, New Territories, Kowloon Peninsula and more than 260 islands. Hong Kong features a sub-tropical climate and is situated at China's south-eastern coastline.

Quinhuangdao (Football /soccer events)
This city in Hebei province is the only city in China that is named after an emperor, Qinshi Huang of the Qin Dynasty. Like Qingdao the city is a coastal city with a busy port and a seaside resort. The football games were held in the newly constructed Qinhuangdao Olympic Center Stadium.

Shanghai (Football /soccer´events)
This world metropolis has nine football matches in the Shanghai Stadium and the Hongkou stadium that was opened in 1999 and is the first stadium in China only built for football. The Shanghai Stadium with 55.000 seats was fully renovated to fulfil all needs.

Shenyang (Football /soccer events)
This city is in the Lianoing Province. The football matches were held in Shenyang’s Wulihe Stadium.

Tianjin (Football /soccer events)
Placed in Tianjin Province at the Yangtze River, this city also has a big port and is another wonder of how Chinese cities have been modernised. The football games took place in the newly built Tianjin Olympic that has seat for 60.000 spectators.

If you plan to visit these cities
If you plan to visit any of these Olympic cities in 2008, you can be sure that all travel to and from these cities plus lodging facilities will be excellent.