2008 Summer Games

Summer Games in Beijing
Beijing, China
August 8 - 24
Event Description
The 2008 Beijing Summer Games mark the first time China will host the world's largest sporting spectacle. The Chinese government has pledged to spend 20 billion U.S. dollars building sports complexes and refurbishing the Beijing infrastructure. With unprecedented economic growth and investment, China is the place to be in 2008.
Package Inclusions
Your 2008 Beijing Summer Games Package includes:
- Guaranteed Tickets to Two Level 1 Events AND Two Level 2 Events of Your Choice (Seating Category B/C For All Events)
- First Class Accommodations as Selected
- Breakfast Daily
- Roundtrip Transportation To and From Events
- Commemorative 2008 Beijing Summer Games Gift Package
- Guided City Tour of Beijing
- On-site Host & Local Chinese/English Speaking Guide
- Ticket Holder & Lanyard
- daiMOND™ Concierge Service
daiMOND™ Concierge Service
Once you reserve a daiMOND™ Signature Sports Travel Package, you can take advantage of daiMOND™ Concierge Services to book airfare, arrange ground transfers, limousine service, dining reservations, book tee times, tickets to extra events, tours and attractions, plus much more. Call 1-866-324-7227 (US Only) or 1-916-625-0608 for immediate pre-trip assistance.
Hotel Information
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Tianlun Songhe Hotel
88 Dengshikou, Dongcheng District, Beijing, CN 100006
Property Highlights:
- Located in downtown Beijing one km from Tiananmen Square, this hotel is approximately 45 minutes from the airport
- All 312 guestrooms feature high-speed Internet access (surcharge), complimentary newspapers, minibars, bathrobes, and slippers
- Fully equipped fitness center and business center
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Marco Polo Beijing
6 Xuanwumen Nei Avenue, Xicheng District, Beijing 100031
Hotel Highlights:
- Situated in the heart of Beijing, the hotel is only 3 blocks from Tiananmen Square and the legendary Forbidden City
- This ten-story hotel offers 296 rooms and suites, all with either garden view or city view
- Fully equipped fitness center and heated indoor swimming pool
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Sheraton Great Wall
10 North Dong San Huan Road, Chao Yang District, Beijing 100026, China
Hotel Highlights:
- China's first international five-star hotel
- Ideally located in the heart of the cultural and commercial center of China
- Luxurious and spacious, our 850 guest rooms deliver the kind of intimate hospitality
- Indoor heated swimming pool, fitness centre, sauna, steam bath, and massage treatments
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Event Schedule
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| Dressage |
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| Gymnastics |
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| Judo |
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| Closing Ceremonies |
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