Torch bearer Yao Ming

Torch relay route

The flame will travel past a number of city landmarks, including Tian'anmen Square, the National Center for the Performing Arts, and Qianmen Gate, one of old Beijing's ancient city wall gates. Wednesday's relay will end at the Temple of Heaven. The three-day torch relay will cover all of Beijing's 18 districts and counties as well as the city's Economic and Technological Development Area.

On Friday, the flame will be carried to the National Stadium for the Olympic's Opening Ceremony.

(CCTV August 6, 2008)