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Beijing opens world's biggest chocolate show at Olympic Green

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-01-29 11:39

Beijing opens world's biggest chocolate show at Olympic Green

A model wears dress made of chocolate and candy at the "Chocolate Wonderland" opening show, Jan 28, 2010. [Xinhua]

A model shows chocolate hat at the "Chocolate Wonderland" opening show, Jan 28, 2010. The 20,000-sq-m "Chocolate Wonderland" will open to the public on Jan 29. [Xinhua]

As one of Beijing's most favored tourist destinations, the Olympic Green received 2.56 million tourists during the week-long National Holiday in 2009, according the official website of the Olympic Green.

Beijing is bringing in new elements to the Olympic venues to prevent them from running down as people will turn their eyes to the approaching London Olympics, Ma said.

The Bird's Nest introduced the snowy winter wonderland between December and February this year. The National Aquatics Center, or Water Cube, was closed in October last year for renovations until mid 2010 when the center would be open to international competitions as well as aquatic sports for fitness, recreation and travel visits.

"I'm happy to be among those who lead the trend," Zheng said. "We try to bridge the East and the West by integrating chocolate with China's cultural characteristics."