Qingdao set to offer beautiful look for Olympics

(BEIJING, November 29) -- Olympic co-host city Qingdao is determined to show its beautiful landscape for the sailing event next year.

In the days leading to the Olympic sailing competitions, the area around the sailing venue, the city's airport, railway station, bus stations, Hong Kong Road and the seaside area will be decorated with Olympic symbols. According to a meeting on Wednesday, the city's special landscape features, sculptures, large TV screens, flags and banners will all carry signs of the approaching Games

Wang Wei, Executive Vice-President of the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Committee noted that the beautification work will probably be completed before the end of June.

Wang also said that as Qingdao displays its image in preparation for the Olympics, the residents will become more aware of the importance of communication and become more enthused about taking part in the city's promotion campaign.

The meeting also discussed the Olympic torch relay, Olympic cultural activities and other matters.

The sailing event of the Beijing Olympics will take place at the Qingdao International Sailing Center from August 16-21, 2008.