Photo: Beijing Olympic Village to open on July 27
Author Time: 29-04-2008 Source: BOCOG
A corner of the Olympic (Paralympic) Village
(BEIJING, April 26): Beijing's Olympic Village will be on back-to-back duty soon, serving Olympic "villagers" from July 27 to August 28 and Paralympic guests from August 30 to September 20.
The Village, located at the northwestern tip of Beijing Olympic Green, includes a residential zone, international zone, and operational zone, covering a total area of 66 hectares. During the Games, the Olympic Village will be able to accommodate more than 17,200 athletes and officials.
Main entrance to the village
The Village will be home to delegations from all countries and regions. It will also act as an important operation platform for programs like security, transportation, food and beverage, and environmental protection, and provide guest services, religious services, and medical treatment, etc. for the guests
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