UPDATE: Another funny one on how they built this great stuff (though not the same, haha):
As we know that the Bird Nest (Beijing National Stadium) is a must-visit place in Beijing for the great Olympic Games 2008, there are also some funny pictures of it. Here I find one of them in Xiaonei.com:
I guess it's made by some Chinese farmers. The farmers in China are really of great creativity :)
FYI, more about the real Bird Nest Stadium (via Wikipedia)
The stadium can seat as many as 91,000 spectators during the Olympics. The capacity will then be reduced to 80,000 after the Games. It has replaced the original intended venue of the Guangdong Olympic Stadium.[5] The stadium is 330 metres long by 220 metres wide, and is 69.2 metres tall. The stadium uses 258,000 square metres of space and has a usable area of 204,000 square metres. It was built with 36 km of unwrapped steel, with a combined weight of 45,000 tonnes.[5] The stadium will cost up to 3.5 billionyuan (≈423 million USD).[5]
Here's my personal experience and tips, hope this could make sense for your travel in Beijing:
The subway security check
My experience: The line 10 subway in Beijing is now also asking people to take security checks.
Tip: Please don't bring strange "liquid" with you, or you will be asked to take a taste ( what if that's your urine for a health check? )
The university security check
My experience: The UIBE (University of International Business and Economics) is asking people who enters its campus for related "credentials".
Tip: Please find a student who studies in the specified university you wanna enter. Or you may have to fill a very complicated form :)
Though we all know that "security checks" are only a palliative (measure) in the fight against terrorism, we have to face something sometimes, here is the picture:
(I am sorry that the picture is removed for unknown reasons)
Anyway, I don't care about the Games itself much, nor do I care about the politics, I just how that everyone can be safe and undisturbed.
There is only 20 days to go for the great Olympic Games in Beijing! I believe many of you may have already heard the popular Olympic song "Welcome to Beijing". Now, I've translated the lyric into English. Now let me share this with you all:
迎接另一个晨曦 带来全新空气 （正阳门箭楼） Greet the first sun raying in the morning, feel the fresh air coming with it.
气息改变情味不变 茶香飘满情谊 （国家体育场“鸟巢”） Friendship persists with the change of flavor. Fragrance of the tea transmits our affection
我家大门常打开 开放怀抱等你 （德胜门箭楼）. The Chinese door is always open, we open arms and wait for you
拥抱过就有了默契 你会爱上这里 （北海公园白塔） Cuddle together, know each other. You are sure to love here.
不管远近都是客人 请不用客气 （普渡寺） You are our most beloved guest no matter you live near or far away. Please make Beijing as your home.
相约好了再一起 我们欢迎你 （中华世纪坛、书法） We promised to be together, you are welcome
我家种着万年青 开放每段传奇 （北京大学未名湖畔博雅塔） We plant an evergreen. Every blossom tells a Chinese legend story
为传统的土壤播种 为你留下回忆 （太庙） Sow for this amazing land. Gain you unforgettable memory
陌生熟悉都是客人 请不用拘礼 （国子监琉璃牌坊） You are our most beloved guest no matter you are familiar or strange to us. Please enjoy your stay here
第几次来没关系 有太多话题 （老北京四合院、皮影戏） It makes no difference how many times you came to Beijing. We have too much to share
北京欢迎你 为你开天辟地 （八达岭长城） We hope to see you all in Beijing. A brand-new world is set up for you.
流动中的魅力充满着朝气 （琉璃厂北京画店、窗花、折扇） Sport's charm bursts with dynamic spirit.
北京欢迎你 在太阳下分享呼吸 （奥林匹克水上公园） We hope to see you all in Beijing. Share the mood in the sunshine.
在黄土地刷新成绩 （国家大剧院） Hope for making new records on this amazing land.
我家大门常打开 开怀容纳天地 （国家跳水中心“水立方”） The Chinese door is always open. At here heave touches earth
岁月绽放青春笑容 迎接这个日期 （糊风筝） Time reflects the age of youth and joy, files towards this special date
天大地大都是朋友 请不用客气 （奥林匹克水上公园） We are all friends in this bid world. You are welcome
画意诗情带笑意 只为等待你 （画京剧脸谱） Everything is ready. Just wait for you
北京欢迎你 像音乐感动你 （古观象台） We hope to see you all in Beijing. May the melody touches your soul.
让我们都加油去超越自己 （社稷坛(中山公园)五色土） Come on. Let's exceed our limits.
北京欢迎你 有梦想谁都了不起 （四合院模型） We hope to see you all in Beijing. One will be great if he has a dream.
有勇气就会有奇迹 （天坛坛门） Wonders never cease if there exists courage.
