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Beijing Olympic torch length of 72 cm, weighing 985 grams, burning time of 15 minutes, in zero wind speed flame height of 25 to 30 cm, in the case of strong light and daylight can be identified and photographed. In the process of using cone curved shaped shaped one-off technology and aluminum corrosion, coloring technology. The fuel is propane. The creative inspiration for the Beijing Olympic torch comes from the "auspicious cloud" pattern of "origin*** birth, harmony*** integration". The cultural concept of auspicious clouds has a time span of thousands of years in China and is a representative symbol of Chinese culture. The design of the torch is inspired by the traditional Chinese paper scroll. Paper is one of the four great inventions of China, which was introduced to the West through the Silk Road. Human civilization spread with the advent of paper. The use of red lacquer on the torch, which originated from the Han Dynasty, makes it distinctly different from previous Olympic torch designs. The contrasting colors of red and silver create an eye-catching visual effect, which is conducive to various forms of media communication. The ratio of the torch up and down is evenly divided, and the auspicious cloud pattern and three-dimensional relief craft design make the whole torch elegant and magnificent, with heavy connotation.

Beijing Olympic Park is located at the northern end of the central axis of Beijing, north and south of the North Fourth Ring Road, covering an area of 1,215 hectares, the proposed project includes: the Olympic Village, the main stadium (athletic stadium) and other 10 stadiums and related facilities, the China International Exhibition Center and the Beijing World Trade Center and other group buildings. The Olympic Village will occupy 80 hectares of land with a floor area of approximately 470,000 square meters (360,000 square meters for apartments and 110,000 square meters for others), accommodating up to 16,000 athletes, coaches and their entourage, and will be located close to the main competition venues. The Olympic Village is divided into residential and international zones, providing a beautiful environment that is comfortable, convenient, quiet and safe. The Press Village covers an area of 30 hectares and a building area of about 400,000 square meters, and it takes no more than six minutes for journalists to reach the competition venues in the park. The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games will have 28 competition events. According to the planning of the Beijing Olympic bidding committee, 37 competition venues and 58 training venues must be used. Of the 37 competition venues, 32 will be located in Beijing and 5 in other cities. Among them, the sailing competition will be held in Qingdao, and the four soccer preliminaries will be held in Shanghai, Tianjin, Shenyang and Qinhuangdao. Of the 32 venues in Beijing, 13 are existing, 11 are planned to be built, and 8 are being built specifically for the Olympics. It is reported that all of these venues will be in accordance with the requirements of the international single sports organizations for the transformation and construction, its location, design, construction and post-game use will be fully embodied in the "Green Olympics, the humanistic Olympics and the Olympic Games" concept. The Olympic venues in Beijing are mainly distributed in one central area and three sub-areas. The central area is located in the Olympic Park at the intersection of the Beijing Central Axis and the North Fourth Ring Road, covering a total area of about 12 square kilometers. Among them, 760 hectares are forest green space, 405 hectares are the International Exhibition and Sports Center, and 50 hectares are the Chinese Nationalities Museum. There will be 14 competition venues, the Olympic Village, the Press Village, the Press Center, and the International Radio and Television Center, etc. The 3 sub-zones are the University Zone, the Western Community, and the Northern Scenic and Tourism Zone. The distances from the central area to the 3 sub-districts are 3 kilometers, 10 kilometers and 28 kilometers respectively. It is reported that the layout of Beijing Olympic venues and Olympic Village is both centralized and reasonably decentralized, which is conducive to the organization and management of the competition and gives prominent consideration to the issue of post-competition utilization. The planned new Olympic Park will have the World Trade Center, the tallest building in Beijing, at its northern end, and the Exhibition Sports Center and National Stadium, Gymnasium, and Swimming Center will be built within the park. These venues and facilities will become places of leisure and entertainment for the public after the Olympic Games. In addition, the Olympic Village will become the largest comprehensive community in downtown Beijing with a beautiful environment after completion.

Beijing Shooting Range Frisbee Range National Convention Center Fencing Hall Olympic Forest Park Archery Range Olympic Forest Park Tennis Courts Olympic Forest Park Hockey Stadium and so on.