Built in 1968, Beijing Capital Gymnasium (Chinese Name : 首都体育馆) located in the east Baishi Bridge of Haidian District, nearby the Beijing Zoo. the 18,000 seat of Capital Gymnasium has been a comprehensive sport facility for competitions. In 2001, the latest expansion to an area of 54,707 sq m follows international standards.
The Capital Indoor Stadium is showing a fresh face as one of the 11 newly renovated venues for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, the Indoor Gymnasium could Hosts large scale performaces like musicals and pop concerts.