It's been ten years since Beijing hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics. You may still remember the magnificent venues built for the grand event. So what do they look like today, and what are their legacies for Chinese citizens? We toured those venues to find out.  

Exhibitions, light shows, various activities, all commemorating the big day ten years ago.

This is National Stadium in Beijing, where the Olympic torch was lit in 2008.

Today, the iconic venue still stands as an architectural marvel. It has since hosted a variety of events, including sports games and international concerts.

WU XIAONAN, VICE PRESIDENT BEIJING STATE-OWNED ASSETS MANAGEMENT COMPANY "The costs of building the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube were paid off rather quickly. Both made small profits after the 2008 Summer Olympics. Now, we have an integrated operation for these venues, keeping them for not only sporting events, but also national fitness programs. Every year, many international competitions are held there. We also host youth sports clubs."

Adjacent to the stadium is the aquatic center, home to one of Beijing's most popular waterparks.

All the building's services are open to the public. Tourists and local swimmers alike flock to the cube structure every day.

BEIJING RESIDENT "I've been swimming here for nine years. During the summer, I come here four or five times a week."

Both inside and outside the venues, the idea of keeping fit is taking root in the hearts of Chinese citizens, making it one of the legacies.

BEIJING RESIDENT "Everybody around me is doing excercise, including my parents. I want to as well!"

BEIJING RESIDENT "The Olympic spirit has had impacts on our attitudes toward life, and the facilities built for the 2008 games also laid the foundation for national fitness programs."

Looking ahead, the National Stadium will host the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2022 Winter Olympics, while the Aquatic Center - or Water Cube - will turn into the Ice Cube, a venue for curling games. Both are gearing up for the next big event, less than four years away.