Bird's Nest

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The National Stadium, also known as the "Bird's Nest", is located south of the Olympic Park on the North Fourth Ring Road in Beijing. It has a construction area of about 260,000 square meters and can accommodate 100,000 spectators. It hosted the athletics and football events of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games. After the Olympic Games, it became a large-scale professional venue for Beijing citizens to participate in sports activities and enjoy sports entertainment, and became a landmark sports building and Olympic heritage.

Attractions Location: No. 1 National Stadium South Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Tickets: Adult general ticket: 50 yuan/person, seniors over 70 years old, retired cadres, children under 1.2 meters, etc. are free of charge, seniors aged 60-69, students, soldiers, etc. are half price at 25 yuan/person;
Bird's Nest and Water Cube combined ticket: 80 per person.
Note: There are ticket offices on both sides of the South (DE) and North (KL) entrances of the Bird's Nest and the West entrance of the Bird's Nest. Ticket office enquiry phone number: 010-84373060

Opening hours： 3-10 月：9:00-18:00
November - February: 9:00-17:30

Contact Details： 010-84373008

Transportation: Take bus No. 82, No. 207 or No. 538 and get off at Beichen East Road Station;
Take bus No. 81, 82, 510 or 607 and get off at Beichen Xiqiao North Station;
Take bus No. 207, 380, 406, 408, 415, 518, 538 or Special No. 40 and get off at Huizhongli Station;
Buses 386, 611, 656, 658, 660, 689, 696, 740, 753, 939, 944, 983 and 113 get off at Asian Games Village Station;
Buses 108, 124, 207, 215, 328, 379, 380, 406, 408, 419, 426, 479, 611, 620, 653, 694, 758, 984, 985, Special 2, Special 11, and Yuntong 110 get off at Anhui Bridge North Station;
Subway Line 8 Olympic Sports Center Station Exit B2

Time reference: Tour with Water Cube, 1 day

Recommended itinerary for Bird's Nest tours

1-Day Olympic Landmark Tour

09:00-11:00 Bird's Nest (Metro Line 8 Olympic Park Station Exit D)
11:30 Xiaodiao Pear Soup (5 minutes walk from Xinao Shopping Center)
14:00-16:00 Water Cube (8-minute walk to the north of the Bird's Nest)

One-day in-depth experience of Beijing Olympic landmark buildings

Food: Beijing Cuisine Restaurant at Xinao Shopping Center

2-day Olympic Cultural Tour

Day 1: Bird's Nest + Water Cube
Day 2: China Science and Technology Museum (15-minute walk from Olympic Park)

The perfect combination of Olympic venues and science education

Accommodation: China National Convention Center Hotel

3-Day Classic Beijing Tour

Day 1: Bird's Nest area
Day 2: Forbidden City (Metro Line 8 to Line 1, 40 minutes)
Day 3: Summer Palace (Metro Line 4, 30 minutes)

A dialogue between the modern Olympics and ancient royal architecture

Food: Four Seasons Minfu Roast Duck Restaurant

4-Day Panoramic Beijing Tour

Day 1-2: Refer to the 2-day Olympic Cultural Tour
Day 3: Badaling Great Wall (1.5 hours on the tourist line)
Day 4: 798 Art District (Metro Line 14, 50 minutes)

Diverse experiences from Olympic landmarks to the Great Wall to the art district

Accommodation: 798 Art District Characteristic B&B

5-day in-depth cultural tour

Day 1-3: Refer to the 3-day classic Beijing tour
Day 4: Temple of Heaven (25 minutes by Metro Line 5)
Day 5: Nanluoguxiang (Metro Line 6, 30 minutes)

Experience Beijing's history and modern culture in all aspects

Food: No. 69 Fangzhuanchang Noodles

6-day Beijing suburbs expansion tour

Day 1-4: Refer to 4-day panoramic Beijing tour
Day 5: Mutianyu Great Wall (2 hours by tourist line)
Day 6: Gubei Water Town (2.5 hours by tourist line)

A perfect combination of urban and rural scenery

Accommodation: Gubei Water Town Boutique Inn

7-Day Ultimate Beijing Tour

Day 1-5: Refer to 5-day in-depth cultural tour
Day 6: Universal Studios (Subway Line 7 to Line 1, 1 hour)
Day7: Sanlitun (Metro Line 10, 30 minutes)

The ultimate experience combining historical culture, modern entertainment and fashionable shopping

Food: Dadong Roast Duck (Sanlitun Branch)

User Reviews

By the fat man who eats and walks around| There is no other stadium design in the world that is more impressive than the one in person. This is also a must-see when you come to Beijing. I personally think it is not necessary to buy a ticket to enter the stadium. It is nice to take pictures outside. The transportation is convenient and there is a subway entrance right outside. Here you can feel the Olympic Beijing welcome you. You can bring your family and children with you! The Bird's Nest is better to see at night. When the lights are on, it is a beautiful exhibit. By Doba Wheat 👣 | This is also a must-visit place when you come to Beijing. I used to drive to see the outer ring and didn't enter the venue. Only when you walk in can you feel the grandeur of the building. The weather is good on weekends, and I plan to walk around. So I chose this place. It's best to come after noon. You can walk through the Olympic Park in the afternoon, see the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube. The National Stadium is just right for night views at night. It's a different kind of beauty, and the time schedule is also suitable. The bus is very convenient, whether you go from north to south or from south to north. It's very reasonable. By Alone with the Wind | When I arrived at the Olympic Plaza where the Bird's Nest is located, it was deserted and miserable. Besides the Bird's Nest, the Water Cube and the Linglong Tower, the lighting in other squares and parks was just so-so. I was just bored and didn't know where to go to take some nice and quiet night photos. Blue Harbor Sanlitun was probably very lively and brightly lit, but the overall atmosphere was not to my liking, especially when I saw the big-nosed Japanese wandering drunk, I felt very uncomfortable; the corner tower of the Forbidden City? Where should I park the car? Forget it, I'll just park it at the Bird's Nest: By Gao Gao| Located in the southern part of the central area of Beijing Olympic Park, it covers an area of 204,000 square meters and can accommodate more than 90,000 spectators. It was completed on June 28, 2008. The main body is a "Bird's Nest" shape woven by a series of steel trusses around the bowl-shaped seating area. The structure is novel and unique, with strong shock and visual impact, fully embodying the beauty of natural harmony. During the Beijing Olympic Games, the National Stadium served as the main venue, hosting the opening and closing ceremonies and various events. The wonderful performances were perfectly integrated with the Bird's Nest, which amazed the world. After the Olympic Games, it became a large-scale professional venue for Beijing citizens to participate in sports activities and enjoy sports entertainment, and became a landmark sports building and Olympic heritage. Climbing to the top, you can overlook the interior of the Bird's Nest and have a panoramic view of the surrounding Olympic Park Scenic Avenue. By Ranger| People say that the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube look better at night. The wind was very cool. The weather in Beijing in March was not as warm as expected. There were not many people in the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube. My hands were a little cold. There was nothing to see inside. It was better to look at the night lights outside. I thought it was very beautiful. Although the lights of the Water Cube were always changing colors, I still felt that the blue Water Cube looked the best. By zhm_jinan | The National Stadium "Bird's Nest" is one of the iconic buildings of the Beijing Olympic Games. It is located in the southern part of Beijing Olympic Park and on the east side of the central axis. It was the main stadium for the 29th Olympic Games in 2008. By Wenmo| The entire Olympic Sports Park is quite large. In autumn, there are yellow leaves of ginkgo trees. There are many people all year round. The Bird's Nest and the Water Cube are definitely landmark buildings, but it is recommended to just look at them from the outside. When you really go in, except for the larger scale, it is actually a sports stadium. By Sun Tian Travels the World | Come and see the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube at night. The Bird's Nest and the Water Cube are so beautiful after the lights are on. The Bird's Nest is like a "nest" and cradle for nurturing life, and the Water Cube is like a blue water drop under the sun; one square and one round, one blue and one red, the beauty of architecture. By Apple Lynn | The components of the entire stadium structure support each other to form a grid-like structure, which looks like a bird's nest woven from branches. Its gray mineral steel mesh is covered with transparent membrane materials, which contains a reddish bowl-shaped stadium stand. Here, the hollowing techniques of traditional Chinese culture, the patterns of ceramics, and the brilliance and warmth of red are perfectly integrated with the most advanced modern steel structure design. By After being scammed, all that's left is playing| This Chao Chao is a sports venue. What fun would it be without sports competitions? I have never been to Beijing and it seems I will never go there in this life. These are the true feelings of a person who has worked for 44 years and retired! By Chu Yunfei QQ | The main venue of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, a uniquely shaped building made of tens of thousands of tons of steel, is very spectacular. There is no need to buy a ticket to visit the entire Olympic Park unless you want to watch the performances inside. The Bird's Nest and the Water Cube can be viewed from a distance. By Jiyuyuki | The Bird's Nest is very beautiful, really spectacular. There are many fun things inside, such as costume performances, competition venues, etc. There are also many delicious foods, which are very delicious and beautiful in color. The service is also excellent. I strongly recommend that you go and have a look. Let me first introduce you to the entrance. When there is no performance or competition, only a few doors are open. You can get off at the Olympic Sports Center, Olympic Park or Beitucheng on Line 8. It is about one kilometer away. You can find where to buy tickets by walking around the Bird's Nest. The cheapest is 80 (you can't visit the fifth floor, it seems), 120 (you can visit the sixth floor, the fifth floor, the second floor and the first floor). The fifth floor is an exhibition of some costumes and history of the performances at that time. The first floor is the athlete channel at that time, and there are some competition videos that can be watched directly. You have to buy a separate ticket for the sky corridor. If you like the Olympics or sports, the ticket price is actually okay. The ticket prices for other attractions in Beijing are relatively cheap. The fifth floor closes around 5 pm, so it is best to go early for a visit. It would be a pity if you buy a ticket late and can't see it. full text By 陳信宏的小細路 | The kids are already close to the Bird's Nest, just waiting to grab the tickets for Mayday's concert at the Bird's Nest. See you at the Bird's Nest! By Ning Meng Yuchen| Even though the Beijing Olympics have been over for ten years, the Bird's Nest is still a place that is highly recommended to visit once. By Fox's Play | It's a visit! There's nothing else to see. It's said that the scenery changes. I checked and it changes every week. It's a bit embarrassing, haha... By Luanqimeipaopao| The main venue of the Beijing Olympics is very distinctive, but the only drawback is that it is very troublesome to clean after a long time. By Angel's Favorite | The magnificent large stadium is a symbol of the country's image. The interior space is really large. By China-TravelNote user| Check in at the Bird's Nest, it's magnificent, and the weather is comfortable, it's really good, waiting for the lights to turn on... By Junnuo Xingbiguo| When I went there, the museum was closed for maintenance, but it didn't matter, as the main thing here is to see the exterior. By Xiaoxiao. | The Bird's Nest and the Water Cube are both landmark buildings of the National Sports Center. If you have enough time, you can go and see them. There is no entrance fee unless there is a concert at the Bird's Nest. By Tai Shada | The center of the Beijing Olympics also made people know it through that event. By Yang Yang Yang| The main venue of the Beijing Olympic Games and one of the representative buildings. By China-TravelNote user| It is really great to go to the Bird's Nest at night. The red lights are particularly spectacular against the backdrop of the river. By fincen | Very impressive, a miracle in architectural history, I admire it every time I drive by By Zhong Yu| The Bird's Nest looks very beautiful at night, but it's just average during the day. By Ni Jia 🎀 | Located in the south of the central area of Beijing Olympic Park, it is the main stadium of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The total area of the project is 21 hectares, with about 91,000 seats for spectators. The opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, track and field competitions, and football finals were held here. After the Olympic Games, it became a large-scale professional venue for Beijing citizens to participate in sports activities and enjoy sports entertainment, and became a landmark sports building and Olympic heritage. By Ning Bo| The Bird's Nest, in these years after the Olympics, I have remembered the Bird's Nest. By People among the Grass and Trees | It took 10 years for me to enter the Bird's Nest. I was shocked. It's worth seeing. By A.🎊💫stripycloud🌟🎉 | Very spectacular, there are zodiac seats, I also found my zodiac position, and there is a corridor on the top of the Bird's Nest to see the scenery By Work hard and work harder | You can take great photos even from a distance! Seeing it with your own eyes is a different experience By Chen Wei | The Bird's Nest (National Stadium) is located at the north end of Beijing's central axis. It was the main stadium for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. With its high-end appearance and the numerous international competitions it has hosted, it has become one of Beijing's new landmarks in recent years. By a stupid bear who loves traveling| I have been there many times with friends or on foot. The photo below was taken during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. By It's Huihui | Taking photos from a distance and checking in at Beijing attractions, haha, the 2008 Bird's Nest is right in front of me By bxqwolf | Although I didn't go in, the exterior looks very majestic. Especially at night when the lights are on, it looks very spectacular... By Happy Everyday | The National Stadium (Bird's Nest) is located in the southern part of the central area of Beijing Olympic Park. It is the main stadium for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The total area of the project is 21 hectares, and the stadium has about 91,000 seats for spectators. The opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, track and field competitions, and football finals were held there. After the Olympic Games, it became a large-scale professional venue for Beijing citizens to participate in sports activities and enjoy sports entertainment, and became a landmark sports building and Olympic heritage. By simon | 2008 Olympic Theme Park, worth a visit By Not Full Tang San Wan | The entire National Stadium is very large. Because some entrances were not open, we had to go around a long way before we could get in. I heard that there was nothing to see inside, so we only looked at the exterior and didn't go in. I don't know if it was because it was night, but there was almost no place to eat in the entire park. By Blue。 | I originally thought that going here was optional, but I was slapped in the face when I got there. I must recommend the night view here, it is very beautiful, just outside the Olympic Center subway station. The Bird's Nest, the Water Cube and the National Indoor Stadium are all in one place. The lighting along the entire road is very beautiful, and it looks very grand and majestic when viewed from both sides. By Shi Meng Congee | The Bird's Nest and the Water Cube are more beautiful at night when the lights are on. They are just average during the day, haha. By Zhao Xiaoben | After dinner, take the subway to the Olympic Park for a stroll. There are the Bird's Nest, the Water Cube, the National Stadium, etc. There are a lot of singing, dancing, roller skating, and various sports here, and the lighting effects are particularly interesting. By October 💕 | The national stadium is definitely worth a visit. By Panda has little strength | It's a good place to skateboard and see Wang Luodan!! By Queen Mother Waibobo| I still feel like I have to go see the night view. The lights are turned off at 9:30. It takes about half an hour to get there by taxi from the first ring road. There is no one in winter, so the lights will not change color. No tickets are required for the night view at night, but tickets are required to enter the inner field during the day. By Swirling Water | The Bird's Nest is a very unique building. It was one of the main stadiums for the 2008 Olympic Games. It is worth a visit when you have time in Beijing. By 大鐵人28 | 其實看看外觀就夠了，也沒什麼。。 By Grey Wolf| During the Beijing Olympics, the National Stadium, as the main venue, is now more of a performance venue. By Lanming| Before Double Eleven, I went to Beijing for personal reasons, and visited the 3rd Explorers Exhibition organized by Kenya Hara. It was probably because it was in the later stages of the exhibition, and I felt that the things were too bland, which was a bit unworthy of Kenya Hara's reputation. However, I still feel very happy to be in Beijing, and I have the opportunity to visit more exhibitions. By The Frustrated Lover| It is very beautiful at night, and it is also beautiful during the day. You can read my travel notes for details. By 栗子ಥ_ಥ | After the 2008 Olympics, there is one more place to go~ By miss Shuxian | It is really shocking to see the structure of the Bird's Nest up close. The various complex and beautiful shapes are dazzling. Because the night view ticket is too expensive, it costs 80, so we did not go in. If it were daytime, I would choose to go in and see it in person. By quietly burying your head time and time again | The building is still very beautiful and unique, you should go there at night. By @韩同学| The National Stadium is located in the center of the Olympic Park complex, on a slightly elevated terrain. The "Bird's Nest" and the "Water Cube" are a perfect match The “Bird’s Nest” and the “Water Cube” are a perfect match[11] It is like a huge container. The undulating base moderates the volume of the container and gives it a dramatic curved appearance. It converges into a grid - like a bird's nest woven from branches. While meeting all the functional and technical requirements of the Olympic stadium, the design is not dominated by similar large-span structures and digital screens that over-emphasize architectural technology. The spatial effect of the stadium is novel and radical, but simple and simple, creating a unique and unprecedented landmark building for the 2008 Olympic Games. By Yuan Lingxi| The Bird's Nest National Sports Center emits orange light at night, which is extremely beautiful. By Cat has time | There is a grove of ginkgo trees near the Bird's Nest, and it looks like golden butterflies have landed on the trees, making people yearn for it. There are National Day decorations in front of the Bird's Nest, and many people take photos here. How could we not check in at such an iconic building? We took some photos with our mobile phones. By DoudouApple | Find the entrance to the VIP lounge, follow the group along the Golden Avenue, visit the Golden Hall for receiving leaders, the second floor, the third floor and other high-level stands, and finally reach the Sky Observation Road. See the Bird's Nest from a different angle... The Sky Observation Road is still worth going... By skyblue | The Bird's Nest Stadium is located in the southern part of the central area of Beijing Olympic Park. It is the main venue of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and has a construction area of 258,000 square meters. Opening hours: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Ticket price: 50 yuan. The "Bird's Nest" structure is mainly composed of a huge portal steel frame with a total of 24 truss columns. By Blue Lover Bear | The National Stadium has a unique and stunning appearance, and the night view is very beautiful By Chengsousou | I have lived in this city for more than ten years. Although I cannot say that I belong to it 100%, I have left behind many footprints and photos. I post them one by one. By Hong Yingxian | The design of the Bird's Nest is like a huge bird's nest, a cradle for life, and also like a gold ingot, with a bit of Chinese flavor. By Chubby Monkey | I went there in 2007 and it seemed like it wasn’t completed yet, so I just took a picture! By China-TravelNote user| I went to the Bird's Nest today. I just came back this morning. I feel that the night view is so beautiful! The Water Cube is across from it. The night view is also very beautiful. The square in the middle is so large. Now in the middle of the square, the Bird's Nest is on the left and the Water Cube is on the right. It is so beautiful! Many people are taking pictures there. Remember to go there at night. It is really cold today, otherwise I would stay longer. Also, the Bird's Nest is really big. Now looking down from the audience, it is really scary because it is too high. My legs are weak. I lost weight and added a microblog. My original weight was 140 pounds. By Heart in the Sea of Stars | The main stadium of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games has a very important symbolic significance and is also one of the new landmarks of Beijing tourism. If you come to Beijing, you must go to the Olympic Sports Center to see the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube. If you want to visit, the 80-120 tickets are not cheap. The appearance is also good, especially the night view is very beautiful, and the Olympic Sports Center is free to enter. You can take Line 8 to take photos. By Take you around the world ♚ | The National Stadium (Bird's Nest) is located in the southern part of the central area of Beijing Olympic Park. It is the main stadium of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The total area of the project is 21 hectares, with about 91,000 seats for spectators. The opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, track and field competitions and football finals were held here. After the Olympic Games, it became a large professional venue for Beijing citizens to participate in sports activities and enjoy sports entertainment, and became a landmark sports building and Olympic heritage. I looked at the appearance of the Bird's Nest. It is located on one side of the central axis of Beijing. There are too many proud moments and too many memories here! I longed for this place during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. Today, I finally came to the Bird's Nest. Opposite the Bird's Nest is the Water Cube. These two buildings symbolize the glory of the Chinese Olympic Games and have left many precious memories for future generations! The Bird's Nest is now a landmark building in Beijing. The Bird's Nest, carrying the Chinese dream of China, is moving forward step by step! By China-TravelNote user| The outstanding architecture of the Beijing Olympic venues is great. By babyming | It's worth going. The appearance is quite majestic. The Water Cube is next door. By Yi| I was finally able to see the Bird's Nest with my own eyes. I was so excited~~ By Wu Qixian | The Beijing Bird's Nest seems to be a pilgrimage site that one must visit once in a lifetime. The moment I saw the Bird's Nest, I suddenly felt nervous. The most beautiful dream in my life probably started from this glance. By Super Mario | I personally think it is not necessary to go into the Bird's Nest. It is better to take pictures outside, because you only see a large area of red chairs after spending 80 yuan to enter. Of course, I was also shocked by the spaciousness of the Bird's Nest the moment I entered. By 瞳色镜影| The Bird's Nest bathed in the setting sun, the not-so-bright mesh structure of reinforced concrete lacks a bit of vitality. When night falls and the sky gradually darkens, red and yellow lights decorate the Bird's Nest from the inside out. At this time, the Bird's Nest seems to have instantly recovered its spirit and returned to its dazzling and beloved state. The beauty of the Bird's Nest is its grandeur and magnificence. It is the glittering lights in the night, and it is also the shock and pride that it brought us that summer. By Pony Jogging | The management and service are not worthy of the name of "National Stadium"! By Wei_Tutu| The main venue of the 2018 Beijing Olympic Games. During the Spring Festival, there are so many people visiting Beijing attractions! The Bird's Nest is no exception! Hahaha! There are 5 Fuwa at the entrance, and many children are taking pictures! The Bird's Nest after lighting up at night! The red lights! It looks so beautiful! By Martian User| I went there at night and saw the exterior. The lights were beautiful and I was impressed by the strength of the Chinese people. By Fengchuiyilang| Although I went there during the day, I could still feel the grandeur of the Bird's Nest. By On the Road | The Bird's Nest is the largest single building in the Beijing Olympic Sports Center, and it is designed with all steel structure. It is spectacular whether viewed from a distance or up close. You must go and see it when you come to the Olympic Sports Center to feel the atmosphere of a stadium with a capacity of 100,000 people. By Arcgo | It's pretty nice to watch from outside, with a light show.