So, You're Interested in China? | Beijing's real summer games happen after dark

Once the sun goes down during the summer, it's the perfect time to enjoy the Beijing outdoors. One of your best options is Beijing Olympic Park, a place where you can relive one of China's greatest summer memories, the 2008 Summer Olympics.

The park is home to the Bird's Nest stadium and the Water Cube, as well as Beijing's largest green space, Olympic Forest Park. The true beauty of the location though is all the people coming out at night waiting to enjoy it with you. Whether it's running, group dancing, roller blading, or even karaoke, locals are out in full force looking to enjoy the reprieve from the day's heat that a Beijing evening brings.

So while there may not be the Olympic events you're used to, the sights and sounds of people enjoying life are just as enjoyable, and a great way to keep the 2008 Olympic spirit going strong.