The Olympic Village is divided into three sections: the international area, residential area and operations area. It has a main restaurant, which can serve up to 5,000 people, a fire station, teahouses, coffee shops, barbershop, post office, library, clinic and other shops.
The 42 village buildings were built following energy-saving technologies, and using recycled water, environmentally friendly construction materials and solar-powered lights. Some of the apartments have already been sold as up-scale houses.
A variety of dishes and enclosures for prayers and entertainment are part of BOCOG's efforts to provide a comfortable stay for the athletes and officials.
Additional facilities like the chance of learning Chinese and watching Chinese cultural programs are expected to add color to athletes' and officials' experience.
"The village is modern and nicely fitted," said Glenda Korporaal, a senior writer with The Australian newspaper.
The Chinese delegation was the first to check into the village yesterday, with about 300 athletes, coaches and officials, including NBA star Yao Ming and champion hurdler Liu Xiang, being present at the flag-raising ceremony.
They sounded confident of their chances. "Coming to the village makes me feel the real pulse of the Games," world champion gymnast Cheng Fei said.
"We are proud that our national flag has been raised at the Olympic Village on home soil," Chen Wenbin, coach of the Chinese men's weightlifting team, said. "We will go for more golds."
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