Beijing National Stadium
Estadio Nacional de Beijing
Beijing National Stadium (1 National Stadium S. Rd, Chaoyang, Beijing) — Affectionately known as Bird’s Nest due to its unique exterior, it is situated in Olympic Green Village, Chaoyang District. It was designed as the main stadium of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The Olympic events of track and field, football, weight lifting and discus were held there. Since October, 2008, after the Olympics ended, it has been opened as a tourist attraction. Now, it’s the center of international or domestic sports competition and recreation activities. In 2022, the opening and closing ceremonies of another important sport event, Winter Olympic Games will be held here. See the stadium’s website for updated info on admissions and hours: www.n-s.cn