Ticket Ordering Terms and Conditions

1. The following terms and conditions apply to all ticket buyers or ticket holders of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and is valid for all tickets sold by BOCOG at any sales phase or under any sale methods.2. The explanations for ticket application, payment instruction for each sales phase of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and all policies, regulations, audience guidelines published in the future regarding ticketing of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games are integral parts of this document.3. Beijing 2008 Olympic Games ticket(s) include the opening and closing ceremony tickets and the sports competition tickets. Excluding the Olympic Games accredited personnel, all persons shall buy tickets for entrance. The tickets shall only be sold to individuals and will not be sold to any organizations or groups.4. When buying the tickets to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, the ticket buyers may submit the application only after they accept all terms and conditions.5. BOCOG reserves all rights to refuse or accept any applications which are not completly filled, are inaccurately filled, or do not satisfy any or all of the terms or conditions under this document. BOCOG may, under its sole discretion, refuse applications submitted by anyone who plans to illegally resell the tickets or who fails to follow the rule allowing each person to submit only one ticket application.6. The tickets sold during the first and second phases will be delivered to the buyer at the Bank of China branch as selected by the ticket buyer. The ticket buyer may pick up the tickets at the branch based upon the confirmation letter issued by BOCOG and the valid identification card.7. The ticket buyer shall be responsible for all tickets after they have been picked up. BOCOG shall not compensate for lost, stolen, or damaged tickets. Any damage to the tickets may result in ticket holder not being allowed to enter the stadium or venue and BOCOG will not be responsible.8. In consideration of the significance of the opening and closing ceremonies, all persons who have successfully purchased the tickets for the ceremonies will be required to sumbit their photos (the submission deadline and methods will be published separately) and only the person themselves will be allowed to enter the stadium. Persons who do not submit photos pursuant to the submission terms and rules will be deemed as automatically waiving the tickets they had booked and the payment will be refunded. The transfer of tickets for opening or closing ceremony shall be approved by BOCOG in writing and meet the required legal formalities (which will be published separately). Any transfer which does not meet the required terms or rules published by BOCOG will result in the ticket holder not being allowed to enter the stadium and BOCOG will not be responsible.9. Any ticket holder who enters into a specific area, whether outside of or within the stadium or venue area, shall comply with the rules for ticket holders published by BOCOG and the Rules and Regulations printed on the reverse side of the tickets.10. Children two years old or under may enter the stadium or venue without a ticket. However, they shall share the seat with their guardians.11. If a competition or event is cancelled, the ticket holder may apply for a refund after Beijing Olympic Games. Such ticket holder shall submit an application form to BOCOG with his signature affixed on the tickets. The application form must be postmarked no later than December 31??2008. BOCOG will not pay any interest on the refund. BOCOG will not accept any applications for refund in which the non-attendance is due to the ticket holder??s waiver or any other personal reasons.12. The ticket holder shall undertake all risks and dangers which the ticket holder may face while attending any competition or event. The ticket holder accepts that there are risks on the way to, and outside of or within the stadium or venue. The risks may include change in weather, the distance to and from the bus station or parking area and the stadium or venue, the stituation on surface or underground, collision with athletes, volunteers, staff of BOCOG or other ticket holders. The ticket holder hereby clearly states that he will undertake all these risks or dangers. The ticket holder will undertake all risks regarding the possibility of not seeing any specific athlete due to the delay or cancellation of any competition or event. The ticket holder will further undertake all risks of loss of properties in the stadium.13. The ticket holder agrees that the tickets will not be used for any politics, advertisement or promotion. The ticket holder shall not solicit donation, circulate propaganda material or leaflets or promote any commodities in the stadium. Ticket holder is further prohibited from wearing or taking any goods or clothing for political, advertising or promotional intentions into the stadium. Any propaganda or demonstration related to religion or race is prohibited in the stadium or venue. Any person who violates the above regulations will be required to immediately leave the stadium without any refund.14. The ticket holder agrees that IOC, BOCOG and their authorized third parties may use the photos, video recordings, sound recordings or other images resemblying of such ticket holder without any compensation. The ticket holder further agrees that, under no circumstances will he distribute images, sounds or videos he takes related to Beijing 2008 Olympic Games or the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games by camera, video machine, video tape recorder and/or other photography, video recording or sound recording equipment or any other measures through any channels for any business purposes.15. The ticket holder is not allowed to carry weapons, ammunition, dangerous articles, or explosive, chemical or flammable devices outside or within the stadium or venue and all of the above articles are not allowed to be deposited in the stadium or venue. Any ticket holder who possesses any forbidden articles or devices will be required to immedidately leave the stadium and will not receive a refund. Any ticket holder who is in possession of any illegal article or device will be investigated. The ticket holder shall undergo inspection for forbidden articles and devices and any other security inspection implemented by BOCOG. The ticket holder who rejects the security inspection or refuses to comply with rules and security notice published by BOCOG will be required to immediately leave the stadium. Under all these circumstances the ticket holder and related ticket buyer will not be given a refund. BOCOG reserves the right to refuse entrance of such person within the proxmity of or into the stadium and or expel him out of the stadium or venue. Anyone who is not in compliance with this document or other related rules, who is deemed as interfering with the competition or event by BOCOG, who is disturbing the enjoyment of the competition or event of other ticket holders, or who is disrupting the comfort or safety of other ticket holders, shall be required to immediately leave the stadium and shall not receive a refund.16. Certain specific areas of the stadium, such as designated areas for media or atheletes, will not be opened to the public.17. Each ticket holder will only be allowed one entrance per ticket. If the ticket holder leaves the stadium or venue for any reason, the same ticket may not used to re-enter the stadium or venue.18. The ticket buyer and ticket holder shall be in compliance with all contents set out in this document. BOCOG will not take any responsibility for the ticket buyer or ticket holder who violates the responsibilities he should undertake.19. The ticket buyer hereby acknowledges and confirms that once the ticket buyer becomes the ticket holder, he will be in compliance with all rules and regulations related to the use of ticket and viewing of the competition or event set out or recognized by IOC or BOCOG.20. The ticket buyer agrees that BOCOG may adjust competition or event schedule, ticket price and other specific regulations according to the organization and preparation of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and IOC without taking any responsibility on issuance of any notice or distribution of such notice to the ticket buyers.21. If the ticket buyer has signed the ticket application or submitted the application through the offical website of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, it is acknowledgment that the ticket buyer has read all contents of this document, filling out instruction, and the payment instruction. The ticket buyer understands and accepts the methods of purchasing the ticket, payment and allocation methods of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The ticket buyer will accept and be in compliance with all related regulations. Otherwise, it will be deemed that the ticket buyer does not accept the related regulations.

Wangwu Mountain will welcome tourists

Wangwu Mountain is in the northwest of Jiyuan City in Henan province, occupying 272 square meters. It has more than 100 attractions, being one of the nine Taoism mountains in China. The main peak Tiantan Mountain has an altitude of 1715 meters, being a worship ceremony place in ancient China and the ridge of Taihang Mountain.
According to the government's plan, the mountain will be developed and protected. A new scenic area will be built and different routes will be recommended to different customers. Wangwu Mountain will be a place of interest for sightseeing, vacation travel and exploring Chinese cultural spirit.
Chinese legend of Yu Gong moving the mountain:
There were two high mountains between Jizhou in the south and Heyang in the north. One was called Taihang Mountain and the other Wangwu Mountain. Both of the mountains were more than three hundred kilometers around and rose as high as 3,000 meters.
Just to the north of the mountains lived an old man called Yu Gong who was nearly ninety years old. With the two high mountains just in front of his house, his family and he had to walk a long way around the mountains when they had something to do on the other side of the mountains.
One day, Yu Gong called all his family together to talk about how to move the two mountains to other places. His wife said, "An old man like you cannot even move a small hill, not to mention the two high mountains. Even if you can, where can you throw so much earth and stone?"
"The Bohai Sea is big enough to contain all the earth and stone." Yu Gong said.
It was decided. His children started to dig the mountains, led by the old man Yu Gong.
A man named Zhi Sou saw them working and tried to stop them with a smile, "You are so silly! You're so old and weak that you can't even take away the grass and trees. How can you move the high mountains?"
"You're wrong." Yu Gong said with a sigh. "Look, my sons can continue my work after my death. When my sons die, my grandchildren will continue. So generation after generation, there's no end. But the mountains can't grow higher. Don't you think I can move them away?"
Seeing the old man so confident, Zhi Sou was tongue-tied.
Later the Heaven God was reported the story of Yu Gong, and greatly moved by the old man's determination. He then ordered another god to come down and take the two high mountains away.
The story tells us that so long as one is determined and sticks to it long enough, anything can be done, no matter how difficult it is.

Putuo Shan Island, Zhejiang

Destination Guide:Putuo Shan (Mount Putuo) Island is a small, beautiful and peaceful island. Mount Putuo is one of China's Buddhist Sacred Mountains, and so an array of temples and pagodas are featured and many of the residents and visitors are monks and pilgrims. It is a very tranquil place to escape to for a weekend (if you live in Eastern China), and a place where you can enjoy the haven of blue sea, golden beaches and stunning views. The island is lush in vegetation and you can easily just stroll around the island and climb (or cable car!) to the top of the hill. The main site is a statue of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, who is said to look after the fisherman and guide the boats in safely. And with it being an island, sampling the fresh seafood dishes is an indispensable part of any visit.
Why visit? To treat yourself to a relaxing weekend on China's paradise island, where you can enjoy the sun, sea, beaches and breathtaking views.
Where: Putuo Shan Island is part of the Zhoushan Archipelago, which is part of Zhejiang Province in the East China Sea The island is approximately half way between Shanghai and Ningbo.
Getting there: You can get a ferry from Shanghai or from Ningbo, Zhejiang Province.There is the option of a fast boat or an overnight boat between Shanghai and Putuoshan.
Cost: General Island admission is RMB110 (October 2003), which you pay when you arrive at ferry pier. Scenic spots each have their own small entrance fee.
Accommodation: There are several hotels on the island, varying from four star to ordinary standard rooms, but all can be quite expensive. They advertise themselves to you as you disembark from the boat, so you can bargain and try to get yourself a good deal. However, if you visit in peak season or weekends it is recommended you make a reservation, as the hotels get very busy. If you visit during a weekday you should expect to get a 30-50% discount off the stated price.
My Itinerary:I went for a long weekend, 3 days, and to just relax and enjoy the weather.Day 1 - Visited the Puji Temple in the morning and spent the afternoon on Hundred-Step beach and enjoying the view at Chaoyang Pavilion (Sunrise Pavilion). Dinner at one of the beachfront seafood restaurants and then spent the evening sitting on the beach listening to the waves.Day 2 - Visited Fayu Temple and the Guanyin Statue in the morning and then walked around the island, and explored the coastal rocks. In the late afternoon caught the cable car up Foding Hill and walked back down the other side.Day 3 - Strolled around enjoying the sun and doing some shopping. Got a fast boat back to Shanghai in the early afternoon.
Puji TempleThis is the islands biggest temple and is set in a very peaceful environment with a beautiful lake in front. There are some small shops and teahouses nearby.
Fayu TempleThis temple is famous for its ancient architecture, delicate woodcarvings and inscribed calligraphy by ancient emperors.
Hundred Step beach and Thousand Step beachThese beaches are fine-grained and ideal for sunbathing. They both lie on the eastern edge of the island, separated by a rocky hill with the famous Chaoyang Pavilion on top. There are good facilities close by for your convenience.
My recommendation: Bring a torch (flashlight) because when the sun goes down there are very few streetlights on the island and you may need a torch to help you get back to your hotel, or go for an evening walk.

Hangzhou Introduction

Hangzhou was established as a major commercial city in China during the Sui Dynasty (581-618). In Southern Song Dynasty, it was one of the largest and finest cities in the world. Numerous philosophers, politicians, and men of letters, including some of the most celebrated poets in Chinese history such as Su Shi, Lu You, and Xin Qiji came to this little bit of paradise to live. Marco Polo claimed to have visited Hangzhou at this time, calling it Kinsai or Quinsay.Since 1279 AD, Hangzhou remained a commercial and trading center, but slowly declined as a port. Since the construction of railways and highways in the 20th century, Hangzhou has increased in economic importance again. With its cultural relics now restored and preserved, Hangzhou is renowned as one of the six famous ancient capitals of China. West Lake (Xihu) is an especially popular destination for its picturesque scenery and associations with many famous emperors, poets and painters.

Beijing Introduction

As the capital of modern China, Beijing is fast becoming a popular destination. As the center of 1000 years of imperial rule, Beijing was built to awe central power. The city's central axis of the city is 7.5 km long, cutting through Beijing in a line from north to south. On this central line, are Yongding Gate, Qianmen Gate and Tian'anmen (The Gate of Heavenly Peace).
Tian'anmen is the front entrance to the imperial city. Going north through Tian'anmen, you arrive at the Forbidden City. On the south end of this axis, are the Temple of Heaven and Xiannongtan Temple. Almost all of Beijing's streets are constructed according to this axis. It's a good idea to take a walk along the axis and appreciate the harmony of the design. And if you want to know Beijing deeper, explore the windy alleyways (known as Hutongs) between the city's main boulevards.

Where is Beijing ?

Just where exactly is Beijing anyway ?? So many foreign tourists and business people come to Beijing with no real idea of where they are, or how big the country is। This page will help you get your bearings.

Beijing is situated towards the north east corner of China. The map above is of northern Asia with China being the light colored un-marked area. If you have no idea where the area above is located in the world, we suggest you visit worldatlas.com where you can locate the Asia region.
Beijing China city facts
Population: approx 14,000,000 fluctuating daily
Distances to other cities in China and nearby countries
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Tianjin
112 km
69 miles
Tangshan
149 km
93 miles
Shijiazhuang
264 km
164 miles
Jinan
347 km
216 miles
Zibo
371 km
230 miles
Taiyuan
408 km
254 miles
Jinzhou
420 km
261 miles
Dalian
464 km
288 miles
Baotou
549 km
341 miles
Qingdao
552 km
343 miles
Anshan
571 km
355 miles
Zhengzhou
641 km
398 miles
Fushun
666 km
414 miles
Luoyang
668 km
415 miles
North Korea - Pyongyang
813 km
505 miles
Changchun
859 km
534 miles
Xi'an
913 km
567 miles
Mongolia - Choibalsan
919 km
571 miles
South Korea - Inch'on
929 km
577 miles
Jilin
952 km
591 miles
South Korea - Seoul
960 km
597 miles
Qiqihar
1031 km
641 miles
Wuhan
1055 km
655 miles
Harbin
1060 km
659 miles
Shanghai
1068 km
664 miles
Hangzhou
1136 km
706 miles
South Korea - Taegu
1162 km
722 miles
Mongolia - Ulaanbaatar
1169 km
726 miles
Lanzhou
1188 km
738 miles
South Korea - Pusan
1237 km
769 miles
Nanchang
1255 km
780 miles
Russia - Vladivostok
1337 km
831 miles
Changsha
1343 km
834 miles
Japan - Fukuoka
1423 km
884 miles
Japan - Kitaky¨¹sh¨¹
1447 km
899 miles
Chongqing
1461 km
908 miles
Chengdu
1518 km
943 miles
Japan - Hiroshima
1548 km
962 miles
Fuzhou
1570 km
975 miles
Japan - Okayama
1652 km
1027 miles
Russia - Irkutsk
1660 km
1031 miles
China(Taiwan) - Taipei
1726 km
1072 miles
Guiyang
1734 km
1077 miles
Japan - K?be
1756 km
1091 miles
Russia - Khabarovsk
1768 km
1098 miles
Japan - ?saka
1785 km
1109 miles
Japan - Ky?to
1790 km
1113 miles
China(Taiwan) - Taichung
1798 km
1118 miles
Japan - Okinawa - Naha
1852 km
1151 miles
Canton
1864 km
1158 miles
Japan - Nagoya
1881 km
1169 miles
China(Taiwan) - Kaohsiung
1914 km
1189 miles
Kowloon
1966 km
1221 miles
Macau
1990 km
1237 miles
China(Hong Kong) - Hong Kong
2024 km
1258 miles
Kunming
2087 km
1297 miles
Japan - Tokyo
2098 km
1304 miles
Japan - Yokohama
2100 km
1305 miles
Japan - Sapporo
2101 km
1305 miles
Japan - Kawasaki
2103 km
1307 miles
Japan - Sendai
2114 km
1314 miles
Mongolia - Hovd
2194 km
1363 miles
Vietnam - Hanoi
2326 km
1445 miles
Ur¨¹mqi
2407 km
1496 miles
Russia - Krasnoyarsk
2490 km
1547 miles
China(Tibet) - Lhasa
2556 km
1588 miles
Russia - Novokuznetsk
2670 km
1659 miles
Laos - Vientiane
2763 km
1717 miles
India - Shillong
2777 km
1725 miles
Bhutan - Thimphu
2816 km
1750 miles
Bangladesh - Sylhet
2830 km
1758 miles
Philippines - Manila
2849 km
1770 miles
Thailand - Khon Kaen
2923 km
1816 miles
Bangladesh - Mymensingh
2950 km
1833 miles
Russia - Novosibirsk
2982 km
1853 miles
Bangladesh - Saidpur
2982 km
1853 miles
Bangladesh - Comilla
2988 km
1857 miles

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Shanghai Introduction

ChinaShanghai is the " Oriental Paris " and "Pearl of China". As the largest and most prosperous city in the nation, Shanghai is the economic, financial and cultural center. What makes Shanghai particularly attractive are the many different styles of architecture and design throughout the city.The famous Bund was the "British Public Park", reminding of Shanghai's days of decadence. The Japanese and the French Concessions too, are fascinating areas to explore. The French Quarter is a particularly charming district to wander, and there are many former residences to look at and discover something about old Shanghai and the people who lived here.The area known as the "Chinese City" is also worth visiting. Take a break from the tourists around the Yuyuan and do some serious antique shopping or just wander amidst the old alleys and streets.Shanghai is a spectacularly modern city. The pace of development here is unbelievable. The newest area of the city, Pudong, has just celebrated its 10th anniversary. Two of the most impressive city structures can be found here, the Jinmao Tower and the Oriental TV Tower.For any visitor to चाइना , perhaps the most attractive thing about this city is just how fashionable it is. Museums, galleries, restaurants and bars have emerged in the past few years. The heydays of the 1920s and 30s and the newfound wealth in the city are making Shanghai a place with a fabulous and optimistic style and attitude.