Beijing, the capital of China, is a rapidly growing city. In its business districts there are more and more giant skyscrapers. Some skyscrapers – including the CCTV headquarters – have futuristic shapes. The construction of modern glass and steel buildings was accelerated by the preparations for the Olympic Games in August 2008. Today the Central Business District in Beijing attracts crowds of tourists who admire bold architectural achievements of the Chinese. The district is also abundant in stunning luxurious 5-star hotels.