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2008 “Birdnest” Olympic Stadium Construction Site
July 30, 2007 | Author: C P | Filed under: Beijing, Travel
The Birdnest, also known as the Beijing National Stadium is currently under construction and set to be one of the main venues for the 2008 Beijing Olympic games. It was designed by Chinese contemporary artist Ai Wei Wei and is set to cost $423 million USD. The name Birdnest comes from the fact that the stadium itself takes the form of a birdnest. For more information, read the Beijing National Stadium article on Wikipedia.
Construction is set to finish this year, so if you are in Beijing or planning to visit soon, you should check out the construction site before it’s too late.
Travel Directions
Before leaving, I looked on the map and thought it would be close to the subway station Andingmen. Once I was in Andingmen, I walked north for over 3 kilometers and 1 hour in the hot scorching sun, on an empty stomach. This is definitely not recommended. Instead, take a taxi from Andingmen station heading north to the Birdnest (Niao Chao in Mandarin). The taxi fare shouldn’t cost much more than 20 CNY (approx. $3 USD) one way.
You might want to not get off the taxi, because as of currently, you are not allowed to enter the construction site.
Video of the National Stadium Construction Site
I was well prepared and brought my digital camera, so below is a video of what I saw when I visited the Beijing National Stadium Construction Site.
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Did Ai Wei Wei really design the birdnest, or was he just an artistic consultant for the foreign firm that really designed the stadium?
You are right, he was the consultant, but doesn’t this also mean he had a hand in designing it?
That looks amazing! Looking forward to seeing it on the TV when it’s finished.
As I stayed near Andingmen subway last year I was amazed by your walk – I used to do that by bike, which was tiring enough as the stadium is two ring roads further north! Have to admit I often make the same kind of mistake myself – ‘looked so near on the map!’.
I think all the seats are in and now and the outside is being landscaped.
Katie
the Beijing National Stadium is a worth visiting building. the games lovers would definetely enjoy the architectural beauty