Beijing, China

Beijing National Stadium

Beijing National Stadium, Beijing

Beijing National Stadium, nicknamed the Bird's Nest, was built between 2003 and 2008 for the Summer Olympics. Designed by Herzog and de Meuron with Li Xinggang and Ai Weiwei, its lattice of interlocking steel wraps a bowl seating tens of thousands.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Beijing National Stadium, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 39.99166667, 116.39055556

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