China Open Travel

BEIJING - APRIL 19: Damien McGrane of Ireland walks to the 9th green during the 3rd round of the Volvo China Open at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club on April 19, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

The 2009 Volvo China Open golf tournament will be played at the stylish Beijing CBD International Golf Club.

Beijing is the capital city of China. There has been a considerable growth in golf in China, and the Beijing CBD International Golf Club is only one of a number of upmarket golf courses in the city.

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 15: Markus Brier of Austria plays his second shot to the par five 18th hole during the final round of the Volvo China Open at the Shanghai Silport Golf Club on April 15, 2007 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

The Beijing CBD International Golf Club has a great central Beijing location. It is situated just to the east of the Eastern 4th Ring Road between the Jing-tong Highway and the Jing-shen Highway. It’s a mere eight minutes drive to the China World Trade Tower and the Beijing Central Business District, and only 15 minutes drive to Wang Fu Jing Street. This makes 2009 Volvo China Open travel a pleasure, as the course is easily accessible from most top Beijing hotels.

Tourist Attractions

BEIJING - AUGUST 08: Fireworks explode over the Forbidden City during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Badaling section of the Great Wall of China are among a number of tourist attractions that visitors to the 2009 Volvo China Open can visit. A vibrant nightlife scene and bustling shopping district make Beijing a truly international destination.All major international airlines have scheduled flights to Beijing and there are a number of specialised travel agents that offer tailored golf tours to Beijing and China.

Travelling to China has become even easier after the 2008 Beijing Olympics caused an increased interest in China as a tourist destination. The structures that have been put into place for the Olympics are a must see!

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