BEIJING, China, June 5 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The
Beijing Guide, the internet's most interactive guide to
Beijing, has launched clear and detailed imagery of the main
2008 Olympic venues.  The panoramic views may be seen on
http://www.thebeijingguide.com/olympics which will
continually update viewers on China's Olympic progress right
up until the opening ceremony in August, 2008 as well as
show progress over time.  Shot from the top of a high rise
residence beside the main Olympic construction area, the
high resolution images cover 270-degrees and are comprised
of eleven photographs stitched together overlooking the
Olympic Green and the major Olympic venues. 

    "The Beijing Guide combines expert photography and
world-class technology to expand the horizons of image
projection.  We want people to see the world around them
from a natural perspective.  The moving view of the 2008
Olympic construction area gives the sensation one is turning
their head atop a viewpoint." said Peter Danford,
Photographer and Managing Director of The China Guide.  

    Based in Beijing, Mr. Danford has been working with
virtual reality photography since the introduction of
Quicktime VR by Apple in 1994.  A commercial photographer
and computer programmer, Mr. Danford merges the skills to
create his unique style of web content.

    "Nobody gives you the visuals on Beijing and the
2008 Olympics like http://www.TheBeijingGuide.com,"
said Alan Kahn, CEO of Corporate Communications Consultancy
Alan Kahn & Associates, and long-time Beijing insider. 
"If you are traveling to China, investing, or just
interested in the tremendous changes here, you should
absolutely sprint to your computer and click on this
site."

    About The Beijing Guide

    The Beijing Guide ( http://www.TheBeijingGuide.com )
uses an interactive approach to introducing foreign
travelers to the middle kingdom.  Integrating 360-degree
virtual tours, audio, music, animation and images, The
Beijing Guide is different than the usual text and graphics
web site.  For example, images of Chinese currency when
clicked speak their denominations in Chinese.  360-degree
panoramas and Chinese music recorded live cover The Great
Wall, Forbidden City and other tourist destinations.

    Whether planning a trip to Beijing or just surfing the
net as an armchair traveler, The Beijing Guide is sure to
entertain and educate.  About The China Guide

    The China Guide offers promotional services and
commercial photography to hotels and tourism related
businesses in China.  For more information see
http://www.thechinaguide.com and http://www.peterdanford.com
.

    For more information, please contact:

     Peter Danford 
     The China Guide
     Tel:   +86-1355-236-3179
     Email: press@thechinaguide.com

SOURCE   The China Guide