The first 2 city Beijing sightseeing bus tour lines has opened a few days ago, offering a user-friendly approach for both tourists and local people to sightsee a number of cultural sites of Beijing and the Olympic venues. People's Daily online journalist took a tour on board of the Tour Line No.2 and experienced the cozy environment inside and the colorful sceneries outside.

The Tour Line No.2 travels from Huizhongli to Bei Guan Ting, with a total distance of around 16.25 km. The tour provides us a ride around the major Olympic venues and facilities such as the Olympic Park, the Bird Nest, the Water Cube, the National Gymnasium, and the National Olympic Sports Centre.

Here are some photos our journalist took alongside the Tour Line No.2 on July 28, 2008.

The Bird Nest rests beyond. (People's Daily online Photo/Zhenyu Li)

The Nest Rests. (People's Daily online Photo/Zhenyu Li)

Water Cube Under The Bright Sky. (People's Daily online Photo/Zhenyu Li)

Alongside the Tour Line No.2. (People's Daily online Photo/Zhenyu Li)

The bus station of the city Beijing sightseeing bus. (People's Daily online Photo/Zhenyu Li)

The bus station of the city Beijing sightseeing bus. (People's Daily online Photo/Zhenyu Li)