Countdown to '08 Beijing Olympics
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When the curtain rises in August on the Olympics, the world will see why a country that once shunned the world has become a favorite among travelers, who have made it one of the most visited nations on Earth. In this yearlong series, we give you the keys to unlocking a China that embraces its future as it reveres its past.
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Beijing, China
With the 2008 Summer Olympics looming, the host city has gone on a wild building spree. Prepare to be wowed by the world-class transformation. More...
Glory-bound: Beijing's gold-medal transformation
FIRST IN A YEARLONG SERIES More...
2008 BEIJING OLYMPIC GAMES
Tips on dining out in Beijing
Here's some advice on navigating the Beijing dining scene: More...
Three districts in Beijing to savor and linger in
Afriend planning a trip to Beijing opened a map, pointed to a hotel and said, "I should be able to walk from there to the Forbidden City easily, right?" ¶ Not easily. Maps don't convey the city's size, which together with traffic and construction makes walking hard and even unpleasant at times. The best way to reach such far-flung attractions as the Beijing Zoo and Lama Temple is by taxi or subway, a frustration for people who like to explore on foot. ¶ But there are some districts where travelers can wander freely. My favorites were Dongcheng, Chaoyang and Haidian. More...
TRAVEL INSIDER
Heading to the Beijing Olympics? Pack medical information
Visitors to the Summer Games, opening Friday in Beijing, can be assured of seeing top athletes swimming, throwing the javelin, hopping hurdles and strutting their stuff, all in the peak of health. But what if the fans aren't feeling great or get hurt in an accident? More...
2008 BEIJING OLYMPIC GAMES
Surviving Beijing: pointers on tickets, maps and visas
LAST CALL FOR TICKETS More...
The Great Wall of China longer than previously thought
China now believes the Great Wall is 13,171 miles long, more than twice the previous estimation. The new measure elicits skepticism amid territorial disputes. Full story More...
U.S. Olympic champions trivia
What year and in what sport did these U.S. Olympic champions first make their mark in the Games? (Answers below.) More...
UNLOCKING CHINA | COUNTDOWN TO '08 OLYMPICS
Qingdao, China -- a six-pack of surprises
Qingdao, China More...
Understanding China begins with a look at Mao
Shaoshan, China More...
ASIA | CHINA
China's luxe hotels still reaching for 5 stars
Lijiang, China More...
Saddled up on a motorcycle tour of China's Silk Road
Kashgar, China More...
Along China's Silk Road
A crew of mostly American and European riders travel on BMW and Chinese motorcyles across China's Silk Road. More...
Motorcycling in China takes unexpected turns
Imagine a place where motorcycles outnumber everything else on the road 5 to 1 - a place where the bikes are small, the tank badges are in Mandarin and the seats are covered in tapestries. That place is China's Xinjiang province, where I spent eight days tooling around on two wheels. Here, from a rider's perspective, is what it was like and what you need to know. More...
LANGUAGE LEARNING
Learning a foreign language abroad
BEIJING LANGUAGE AND CULTURE UNIVERSITY More...
LANGUAGE LEARNING
Learning Chinese more than a language lesson
Beijing, China More...
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