The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing will be an event the world will remember. If you want to get there and see all the action for yourself, the good news is that tickets are still available. It can be quite a challenge to watch the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, but it’s well worth the effort!
Tickets for all major events went on sale in early 2007. Unlike some events, there are no special buying privileges for anyone. Almost all tickets had to be sold directly in the market to consumers. But, they have been on the market for a while and are selling out fast. If you want to see the Summer Olympics this year, now is the time to act!
First of all, check and see what events you want to attend. The official website of the Olympic Games lists all the events. You can choose which competitions you would like to attend, and package deals are also available. Events vary in price, with the opening ceremony and other popular events being much more expensive than regular events.
Once you have secured your seats, the next step is to take care of the visa situation. If you don’t already have a passport, you should start that process right away. They always tell you it can take a couple of months to process, but it’s usually done within a couple of weeks. Even so, the visa and the passport are two things that you do not want to leave until the last minute.
Next, you need to book your hotel. This will be perhaps the biggest tourist season in Beijing’s history, with people from all over the world coming to the city for the Olympic Games, so the Beijing hotel industry will strive to offer the best deals and service possible. Another advantage for travelers from the US and Europe is that the dollar and euro are strong against the Chinese currency, which means that your room and board will be just as expensive.
The best place to make your purchase is with online ticket dealers. Once you go online and search, you’ll find that there’s a lot to choose from. There is also the option to buy on auction sites. It’s usually best to buy from an authorized dealer and not an auction site, as you can expect fast delivery, warranties, and better customer service from a reputable dealer.
You can make your purchase directly from the official 2008 Olympics ticketing site, but there is some hassle involved. First of all, the window of time to buy tickets is very short. Additionally, to prevent fraud, security features have been installed that require you to submit your ID and photo electronically when you shop. If you don’t want to go through all this, there are many other purchasing options.
When selecting an online ticket seller, customer service is very important. If there are any issues with your purchase or delivery, you want a dealer you can easily contact to resolve the issues. For this reason, you should choose a site that has a toll-free number and call ahead to make sure it leads you to something other than an email.
Make sure the company is legitimate. One way to do this is to check with the Better Business Bureau. You can also do your own research by using a search engine with the dealer’s name and looking for sites or forums where people have complained about or praised them. This can give you an idea of some of the problems you might be having and might point you to sites NOT to buy from.
Finally, shop around. Don’t buy tickets on the first site you look at. Spend a little time looking at what a number of different sites have to offer to see what goes with the best one.
Start buying your Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics tickets today! There are still many available online, but they will sell out soon.