The upcoming Beijing Olympics have run into the billions and even been subsidized by donations from the overseas Chinese. It promises to be a grand spectacle in which wake the government left thousands of local people displaced and countless historic buildings have been destroyed in Beijing’s rush to modernize. “Bird’s Nest,” the stadium that will host the opening and closing ceremonies will complete on time and as construction costs mount, China’s and Beijing’s accommodations, travel and tours rise by the minute as we near the start of the games, hence don’t procrastinate, if you’re an independent traveler and ponder to visit China this summer, book your China or Beijing tour now!