I took a trip to the CCTV tower today in Beijing. The tower at its highest point is 405 meters. The observation deck is at 238 meters with two levels. One is outside and another is indoor and now featuring an Olympic display. On clear days the views of Beijing can be excellent. Entrance is 50 RMB for adults.

You can get your picture taken here reading the news.

Canoe used by Chinese gold medalists Meng Guanliang and Yang Wenjun in the 2004 Athens Games.

Host your own Beijing Olympic press conference.

Scroll where you can sign your name and be part of Olympic history - if you can find a marker which works.

No matter what she does. Now that sounds kind of interesting!

Pray the earthquake light doesn’t show up.

Base of the tower.