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Aiming to hold a high-level Olympic Games with distinguishing features in 2008, Beijing has already made great preparation. Green Olympics, High-tech Olympics and People's Olympics, the three concepts of Beijing Olympic Games states the determination and ambition that Beijing will hold a great Olympic Games in 2008.

Green Olympics
The Chinese featured Olympic Mascots, Five Friendlies, which are the symbols of Chinese culture, transferring the concept, Green Olympics best. Environmental protection will be the priority during the preparation and operation of the Beijing Olympics. Beijing has already promised to spend US $ 6.6 billion to improve the environment; of which about 800 million will be used to replace coal with clean natural and liquid natural gas. Beijing has already implemented European Standard I for vehicle emissions and scrapped many old cars. It is also possible to implement European Standard II in 2008. Waste and sewage systems will also be improved to recycle and reuse. Re-forestation projects undertaken in both the mountains and plains surrounding the city will help to reduce the dust and sandstorms. What's more, many factories will be moved out of the city to help improve the environment of Beijing.

High-tech Olympics
High¨Ctech will also be a high light of the Beijing Olympics. US$ 3.6 billion will be used in Information Technology. Broad Band, GPS technology and the mobile communications network will be great improved during the preparation of the Beijing Olympics. At that time, people can download or watch events via their mobile phone or computer. An intelligent transportation system will ensure the smooth transportation of guests during the Olympic Games and Multi-language Translator Machines will provide an invaluable service for guests from all over the world.

People's Olympics
The spread of the Olympic Spirit and Chinese culture is the main aim of the People's Olympics. Beijing has already given instruction in the correct manners and etiquettes in schools, offices, venues and even in daily life to the public. More and more hotels, restaurants, museums, galleries, theaters and tea houses are waiting for guests to arrive form all over the world. Beijing has also focused on the protection of ancient Beijing culture relics, buildings, customs, arts and crafts and so on in order to make the Beijing Olympic a harmonious meeting of the West and China. Beijing will also provide an unrivaled service to both Olympians and journalists with comfortable accommodation, delicious food and efficient means of communication.

After comprehensive preparation, the Beijing Olympic Games, which has been paid great attention by the rest of the world, will surely become one of the most successful Olympic Games ever!

For more details, you can check the official website of Beijing Olympic: http://en.beijing2008.com/