(Keywords: Sightseeing, Olympics - Beijing, CHINA)
Featuring
Points of Interest and Venues for
the 2008 Summer Olympics
Whether
you're navigating to one of the events, or trying to find one of Beijing's
many attractions, download this GPS Map to stay oriented during the games
and long after the crowds have gone.
Typically, spectators will use public transportation to and from events. Use this GPS map with your portable navigation device to know how long it will take you to reach your destination and where you are in relation to other points of interest.
Central Beijing offers many opportunities for shopping and sightseeing. This GPS map includes tourist attractions near the Forbidden City and Hou Hai (Back Lakes) areas. Further out, use the GPS map to locate monuments and other places of historical interest, including the Great Wall of China.
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GPS MAP
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GPS Map Details
File Name: beijing.gpx (36 KB)
Revised: 18 March 2008
Class B2 Data
Routes: Two (2) walks. One east of Forbidden City to shopping district and
another in Hou Hai (back lakes area).
Waypoints: Thirty (43) points of interest, including:
Olympic Venues:
BJG01 - National Stadium - Athletics and Football
BJG02 - National Aquatics Center - Swimming, Diving, Synchronized Swimming
BJG03 - National Indoor Stadium - Artistic Gymnastics, Trampoline, Handball
BJG04 - Beijing Shooting Range Hall - Shooting
BJG05 -Beijing Olympic Basketball Gymnasium - Basketball
BJG06 - Laoshan Velodrome - Cycling
BJG07 - Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park
BJG08 - China Agricultural University Gymnasium - Wrestling
BJG09 - Peking University Gymnasium - Table Tennis
BJG10 - Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium - Judo, Taekwondo
BJG11 - Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium - Badminton, Rhythmic Gymnastics
BJG12 - Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Court
BJG13 - Olympic Sports Center Stadium - Modern Pentathlon (running and equestrian)
BJG14 - Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium - Handball
BJG15 - Beijing Workers' Stadium - Football
BJG16 - Beijing Workers' Gymnasium - Boxing
BJG17 - Capital Indoor Stadium - Volleyball
BJG18 - Fengtai Sports Center Softball Field
BJG19 - Yingdong Natatorium of National Olympic Sports Center - Water Polo
BJG20 - Laoshan Mountain Bike Course
BJG21 - Beijing Shooting Range
BJG22 - Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium - Volleyball
BJG23 - Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics Gymnasium - Weightlifting
BJG24 - Fencing Hall of National Convention Center
BJG25 - Beijing Olympic Green Hockey Stadium
BJG26 - Beijing Olympic Green Archery Field
BJG27 - Beijing Wukesong Sports Center Baseball Field
BJG28 - Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground
BJG29 - Laoshan Bicycle Moto Cross (BMX) Venue
BJG30 - Triathlon Venue
Tourist Attractions
Central Beijing
BJG31 - Jing Shing Park - Climb to top of the hill overlooking the Forbidden City.
BJG32 - Forbidden City - See the Emperors' private quarters.
BJG33 - Tiananmen Square - Climb the gate to stand where Mao announced the formation of the People's Republic.
BJG34 - Mausoleum - Mausoleum of Mao Zedong
BJG35 - Qian Men - Another opportunity to ascend and look back over Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City.
BJG36 - Wangfujing Street - Walk east of the Forbidden City to one of Beijing's most famous shopping areas.
Hou Hai (Back Lakes) Area
BJG37 - Prince Gong's Palace - Former royal residence with beautiful gardens.
BJG38 - Silver Ingot Bridge - A focal point of Hou Hai area with several nearby shops and eateries.
BJG39 - Clock Tower - Great views from balconies.
BJG40 - Drum Tower - Great views from balconies.Further Out
BJG41 - Summer Palace - The Summer Palace is the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China.
BJG42 - Temple of Heaven - One of several structures in a complex southeast of central Beijing. Alter where Emperor made ceremonial sacrifice for good harvests.
BJG43 - Great Wall of China - This section of the Great Wall at Badaling is popular with tourists. Pack a lunch and hike east to get away from the crowds.
References
The event locations were determined from descriptions found on the official web site of the 2008 Summer Olympic Gameshttp://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/
Tourism Locations were determined from various Internet resources.
