May 11 — The Beijing Olympic park perfectly captures the essence of Chinese architecture. My observations have been that nearly everything they create is designed to catch your attention and create a lasting impression.   Nothing is made to be boring.  Thus, the Bird’s Nest, Water Cube, and surrounding buildings are designed with the same idea.  Average looking facilities simply wouldn’t do, so they constructed these unique buildings, which are sure to impress.  This is why they still attract so much tourist attention, close to a decade after they hosted the Olympics.  I also enjoyed picturing how the park must have looked during the Olympics, filled with crowds of people and tons of excitement.