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The Ling Long Pagoda and fireworks at the Bird's Nest by TooManyTribbles The China Daily reports: People who failed to get tickets for Olympic events at the Bird's Nest can look forward to getting inside the iconic venue after the Games, as it was... ...full story at Danwei

from Danwei on Fri, Jul 25 2008

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24 May 08		In the shadow of the Bird's Nest » The Beijinger by Paul Pennay Those planning to head up to the Olympic Green this weekend to catch the 2008 China Athletics Open at the Bird's Nest, should keep their eye out for the small Beiding Niang Niang Temple that stands just a few hundred meters south of the...

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