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Venues Index

National Stadium

Opening ceremony
The 'Bird's Nest' stadium is the showpiece of the 2008 Olympics.

National Aquatics Centre

Swimming
Nicknamed 'The Watercube', the Aquatics Centre is the other stunning showpiece venue.

Laoshan Velodrome

Cycling
The "Flying Saucer" is host to all the cycling events. Take a look inside.

National Indoor Stadium

Gymnastics
This 80,000 square metre venue is one of the best gymnastic arenas in the world.

Olympic Green Tennis Courts

Tennis
The Beijing courts were build specifically for the Games and designed for natural ventilation.

Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium

Gymnastics
Boasts the largest dome ceiling in the world, venue for rhythmic gymnastics and badminton.

Boxing

Originally built to host Table Tennis in the 1960s, has been upgraded for the boxing in 2008.

Hockey

One of nine temporary venues, has a capacity of 17,000.

Gymnastics, trampoline, handball

One of the best sporting facilities in the world, will host Paralympics.

Sailing

Situated in one of China's busiest ports, located in an old shipyard.

Water sports

World's only first class venue with both flatwater and slalom courses.

Football

Six venues around China are hosting the Olympic football tournament.

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BEIJING 2008 UNUSED TICKET ATHLETICS FINAL 50KM WALK

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Olympics gallery

LONDON - AUGUST 25: Staff from Heathrow Airport applaud double Gold Medalist swimmer, Rebecca Adlington as the Great Britain Olympic team arrive home from the Beijing Olympic Games at Heathrow airport on August 25, 2008 in London, England. The Great Britain Olympic team arrived back at Heathrow Airport from the Beijing games following their most successful performance in the Olympics for 100 years. Great Britain finished fourth in the medal table, winning 47 medals including 19 gold. (Photo by Cate Gillon/ Getty Images)
LONDON - AUGUST 25: Staff from Heathrow Airport applaud double Gold Medalist swimmer, Rebecca...

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Stadium guides

Take a look behind the scenes at the 2008 venues.

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