Tickets Prices Announced for 2008 Games

2006-11-29 14:05:28 CRIENGLISH.com

The Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2008 Olympic Games (BOCOG) revealed details of its affordable ticketing program on Wednesday.

FAQ about the ticketing program

Fifty-eight percent of all the tickets for sale will be priced at or lower than 100 yuan, about 12 US dollars.

According to the ticketing policy, prices for sports sessions will range from 30 yuan (US$3.8) to 1,000 yuan (US$127).

The lowest-priced ticket for the opening ceremonies will be 200 yuan (US$25), while the highest-priced ticket will be 5,000 yuan (US$637).

Meanwhile, BOCOG has set aside a number of low-price tickets, costing about 5 to 10 yuan, to encourage attendance from among Chinese youth.

About 14 percent of tickets available will be reserved for Chinese students.

Tickets will become available in China in the first half of 2007. More details of the ticketing program will be communicated at that time.

Note:

According to the People's Bank of China, the exchange rate as of November 29, 2006 is USD 1 = RMB 7.8425.

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