Source: CCTV.com

04-24-2008 08:37

Beijing Olympic organizers have unveiled the designs for the Olympic tickets as well as plans for the third round of ticket sales.

Sample tickets for 2008 Olympic are revealed  on April 23, 2008. These tickets can be kept  as collectibles, as they will be designed with  the Olympic "lucky clouds" emblem, representing  harmony between Chinese artistry and the Olympic  spirit.(Xinhua Photo)

Samples included tickets for the opening and closing ceremonies as well as various competitions. Those tickets feature the sport pictograms and the lucky clouds. The tickets for the opening and closing ceremonies feature the "Bird's Nest" with the traditional lucky clouds.

Sample ticket for 2008 Beijing Olympic(Photo: BOCLG)

The third phase of ticket sales runs from May 5th to June 9th. Nearly 1.4-million tickets will be distributed in the next round. They can be bought directly through Bank of China outlets or online. Buyers should receive them within three days.