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31st October 2007
YouTube back online in China
Video sharing site YouTube has been having some “technical difficulties” the last few days in China, but it looks like it is back.
More videos to come soon.
See the videos I have taken so far of the Beijing Olympics here.
Demand crashes ticket systems 1 reply
As the second round of Olympic tickets went on sale yesterday, the demand was so heavy the system took a beating.
“We sincerely apologize to the general public,” Beijing officials said in the statement. “Because of the overwhelming volume of page visits, the technical system was unable to perform the tasks well enough, and many applicants were unable to successfully submit their applications.”
Sales are expected to resume on November 5th.
Read more: Olympic Organizers Apologize After Beijing Ticket Sales Crash
Second round of tickets go on sale 1 reply
The second round of tickets went on sale yesterday for people living in China. For foreigners living in China to be eligible they must hold a visa valid for 6 months or longer.
Tickets can be bought online, at designated Bank of China branches or by calling (010)952008. People who missed out on the first round were delighted to have a second chance for securing tickets to the 2008 Beijing Games.
According to some reports the website was having trouble keeping up with the demand from people trying to buy tickets online.
See more here for more information on buying tickets to the Olympic Games.
30th October 2007
Jianguo Hotel Beijing
Address: 5 Jianguomenwai Avenue Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
The Jianguo has a central location and some good restaurants and a bar within the hotel. There are also plenty of dining and entertainment options nearby.
Booking and availability: Jianguo Hotel
Beijing opens third runway
To meet the demand for next year’s Beijing Olympics, a third runway has just opened at Beijing’s Capital Airport.
‘The airport handles 1,100 arrival and departure flights every day. That will probably rise to 1,500 to 1,600 and peak at 1,900 during the Olympics next year, so the third runway is much needed,’ an airport spokesperson said.
The massive new airport terminal which has been getting a lot of hype recently won’t open until February next year.
The airport is expected to handle more than 500,000 arrivals during the Beijing Olympic Games.
Read more: Beijing airport opens third runway
29th October 2007
Gloria Plaza Hotel
Address: 2 Jianguomennan Avenue, Beijing, China
The Gloria Plaza Hotel offers a central location with good access to Beijing’s subway system. The Sampan Restaurant serves some the best dim sum in Beijing.
Booking and availability: Gloria Plaza Hotel Beijing
Jordanian King gives Olympics thumbs up
Jordanian King Abdullah II has given the Beijing Olympics a thumbs up and has said it will be an opportunity for the world to see Chinese culture and the economic progress they have made.
“I believe millions of people everyday read about China’s extraordinary growth and progress,” he said, adding that “there is a lot of additional excitement around the world just because China is hosting the games.”
He also added, “I have no doubt that China will make the upcoming games one of the most memorable in history.”
Read more: 2008 Beijing Olympics window into China: Jordanian king
Lama Temple (Yong He Gong)
Lama Temple or Yong He Gong is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in Beijing. It was originally the home of Qing dynasty Prince Yong before he became emperor. After he became emperor in 1723 some of the grounds were converted to a temple. People come to pray and burn incense.
Admission: 25 RMB
Address: 12 Yonghegon Dajie, Dongcheng District
Open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Payla defeats Said 29-15
Flyweight Violito Payla from the Phillipines beat Khalid Said from England 29-15 in the International Amateur Boxing Association World Boxing Championships at the University of Illinois-Chicago Pavilion.
“I’m ready to face anyone in my class,” said Payla in a supreme show of confidence. “Even today, I’m willing to fight Warren.”
Payla goes on to fight Warren on Wednesday for a place in the quarterfinals and a ticket to Beijing.
Read more: Payla a win from Olympics
Boxing Philippines28th October 2007
Second round of tickets go on sale Tuesday
The second round of tickets for the Beijing Olympic Games will go on sale from October 30th and continue to January 2008.
People who have ordered tickets from the first round will only be eligible to apply if they have paid in full for tickets from the first round.
See here for more information on buying tickets for the Beijing Olympics.
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