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The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games…An Insider's GuideBeijing has never welcomed travelers as eagerly as it is welcoming them now. The Chinese capital is determined to make a fantastic impression during its moment in the global spotlight. The following Web exclusive articles offer a fresh look at Beijing—plus some practical travel tips. | |
 Video: Beijing UncutOur unedited video clip shows what it’s really like to stroll down city streets in the historic lakeside Houhai area. read more Reflections on BeijingIn an excerpt from China A to Z: Everything You Need to Know to Understand Chinese Customs and Culture, writers May-lee Chai and Winberg Chai examine the capital's past and present. read more 10 Chinese Etiquette TipsHow to bargain, when to smile, who to serve first at a banquet, and other ways to fit in with locals, according to the Chais. read more Explosive Chinese Artist
Known for his pyrotechnic displays and gunpowder drawings, Cai is orchestrating the opening and closing Olympic ceremonies. New York's Guggenheim Museum is hosting a retrospective of his works.
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 The New Beijing:
View photos of Beijing's ambitious new stadiums, subways, and high-rises, all slated for completion in time for
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