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Water Cube
- Rating:
- out of 5 ;
- Updated:
- Oct 12, 2009;
- by:
- China Highlights;
- Reviews:
- 13;
- Clicks:
- 222
Travel Tips: The Water Cube will be closed from October.15, 2009 for repairs. It is said that it will be closed for one year, yet the reopened time is not confirmed, China Highlights will keep you abreast of the lastest information.
The National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube, is located on Olympic Green, with the Bird’s Nest Stadium, on Beijing's north-south axis. It was built as the main natatorium for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and became known as one of the Games' iconic structures.
Come and marvel at the Water Cube and Beijing's other ancient wonders with an Olympic Memories Tour.
The Water Cube was designed by PTW Architects and Ove Arup. Their unique and inspired design was based on the way soap bubbles come together in a 12 or 14-sided cell structure.
The Water Cube is 177 meters square and 30 meters high, and has a capacity of 17,000 seats (6,000 permanent and 11,000 temporary for the Olympics). During the Olympic Games, it was the main venue for swimming, diving, synchronized swimming and water polo. It is now a multi-functional center for sports, recreation and fitness.
Previous Customers' Reviews on Water Cube:
Sandra Catherine
2009-3-29
Same as the bird nest.
Tara Elizabeth
2008-11-15
Was good to see inside the buildings.
Raymond Joseph
2008-11-11
(Saw from outside.)
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