Beijing's ready to host Summer Games with old and new attraction

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Beijing, China is ready to host the world for the 2008 Summer Olympics with both modern and historical attractions .

Beijing airport's new Terminal 3 opened in February, in time for the Olympics crowd. The four story terminal is expected to help Beijing's airport become one of the five busiest in the world.

The Great Wall of China is another tourist favorite. Visitors can walk on sections of the wall that aren't overrun by crowds if they're willing to venture to more remote sites.

A man sells handmade candies on Nanluogu Lane. Be ready to bargain over your purchases in the many shops, and if the price isn't to your liking, walk away. You'll find more souvenirs in other markets.

Tang Yujie stands with toys she and her relatives made in Beijing. China's rapid economic changes have pushed many Chinese craftsmen out of business.

The Forbidden City is one of Beijing's most popular tourist attractions. It was the exclusive home to Chinese emperors for some 500 years and the country's most impressive structure.

An interior shot of the Cube, which reportedly cost about $200 million to build and was largely financed by donations from Chinese living overseas.

The National Aquatics Centre is a stunning example of Beijing's modern architecture. The blue bubble-wrapped structure better known as the "Water Cube" will host the swimming events at the August Games. Covered by an outer membrane of tough, Teflon-like plastic that resembles bubbling water, the aquatics venue took four years to build.

A cobbler repairs shoes in a traditional Beijing neighborhood where commerce often happens outside.

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Beijing airport's new Terminal 3 opened in February, in time for the Olympics crowd. The four story terminal is expected to help Beijing's airport become one of the five busiest in the world.

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