Spanning across an area of 21 hectares and capable of accommodating up to 80,000 spectators, the Beijing National Stadium – also popularly known as the Bird's Nest for its unique shape – is a stunning landmark building that was constructed to host the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
Plenty of open area will be available for Muslim athletes and participants during prayer times. It is also possible to visit a few of the mosques in the area. The Beijing Fayuan Mosque is one of the closest mosques to the Beijing National Stadium, located about 6 kilometres and a 10 minute drive away at No. 200, Dewai Street, Xicheng District, Beijing. The mosque is also known as the Dewai Mosque and the Dewai Guanxiang Mosque, and is famed for its mix of Chinese and Arabic Islamic architectural styles. The female prayer room at the mosque can be found towards the southeast corner of the main prayer hall.
For dining options, there are quite a few Halal restaurants in Beijing. Some of the closest Halal restaurants to the Beijing National Stadium include Xi Yu Shi Fu located at Tianmili Mansion serving typical Uyghur food; the Ada Western Xinjiang Restaurant down Huajiadi East Road, Chaoyang, Beijing; and Khanbaba - located on the 2nd floor of Jixin Plaza, serving a wide range of Pakistani cuisine. Other popular restaurants in Beijing include The Mughal's Beijing, 1001 Nights, Dong Lai Shun Restaurant, Mughal’s Restaurant, Wangdelou Muslim Restaurant and Afunti restaurants.
More information about the Athletics World Championships Beijing 2015 is available on its official website at http://www.iaafbeijing2015.com/en/
