What they say

"We had an energetic team with thousands of young people from home and abroad, and their joint efforts accomplished the outstanding landscaping designs. The young designers accumulated experience from the Olympics, then contributed to other major events. We will make good preparations for the Winter Olympics bid."

Zhao Dongming, former head of cultural activities at the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2008 Olympic Games, and director of the Beijing Olympic City Development Association.

"The Olympic Games in 2008 brought tremendous improvements to the capital, especially in the area of sports events.