A day trip to the Olympic Park
The Olympic Park, located in the northern part of Chaoyang District, Beijing, is a comprehensive park integrating sports, culture and leisure. Once home to the main venues for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, it is now a destination for sightseeing, entertainment, shopping and dining. Here's a detailed guide to your day trip to the Olympic Park.
1. Transportation Guide
First, let's start with traffic. The Olympic Park is easily accessible by subway or bus.
Metro: Take Metro Line 8 to "Olympic Sports Center" station, exit from Exit B2 and walk for about 5 minutes. Alternatively, you can take Metro Line 15 to the "Olympic Park" station, exit from Exit D, and walk along the North Central Axis Scenic Avenue for about 10 minutes.
Bus: Take bus No. 82, 419, 538, 645 to the "National Stadium East (Bird's Nest)" stop and walk for about 5 minutes.
2. Play route
Once inside the Olympic Park, you can follow the following routes:
National Stadium (Bird's Nest).As the main stadium of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the Bird's Nest is the landmark of the Olympic Park. You can visit here and learn about the history and stories behind the Olympic Games. Tickets** are 100 yuan per person, and the opening hours are 10:00-21:00 (last check-in at 20:00).
National Aquatics Center (Water Cube).: Immediately adjacent to the Bird's Nest is the Water Cube, the swimming venue for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Today, the Water Cube has been transformed into a water park where you can experience a variety of water rides. Tickets** are 30 yuan per person and are open from 9:30 to 20:00.
National Speed Skating Stadium (Ice Cube).: As the training base of the national speed skating team, the Ice Cube is a venue for speed skating, short track speed skating and figure skating. Here you can visit and learn about the sport of speed skating. Admission** is $40 per person, and the package with ice is $120 per person. It is open from 12:00-18:00 on weekdays and 09:00-18:00 on holidays.
Olympic Park Landscape AreaAfter touring the main venues, take a stroll through the landscaped area of the Olympic Park, dotted with cultural attractions such as sunken gardens, sculptures, and elaborate floral motifs. Not only is it a great place to relax, but it's also a great place to take photos.
Other venues to visitThere are many other venues in the Olympic Park, such as the National Stadium, the China Science and Technology Museum, the Chinese Academy of History, etc., which you can choose to visit according to your interests.
3. Dining and rest
You won't have to worry about eating and resting while you're in the Olympic Park. There are many restaurants and cafes in the park that offer a variety of food and drinks, so you can enjoy the food while you are visiting. There are also rest areas and toilets in the park to ensure that you can enjoy the trip comfortably during your visit.
4. Precautions
Please follow the park's rules and do not climb, touch or damage the park's facilities and sculptures.
Please be safe while playing, especially when visiting water and ice sports such as the Water Cube and the Ice Cube.
If necessary, you can purchase tickets in advance on the official ** or WeChat mini program to avoid waiting in line on the spot.
In conclusion, the Olympic Park is a comprehensive park for sports, culture and leisure, whether it is a family outing, a date for couples or a gathering of friends. We hope this guide will help you with your day trip to the Olympic Park, and we wish you a great trip!