Olympic sculptures made from greenery stand in front of an apartment complex in Shenyang, Liaoning Province. As an Olympic co-host city, Shenyang is prepared to welcome athletes and visitors. [Xinhua]

Two people on a scooter pass by a large poster featuring the Fuwa, or Olympic mascots in Shenyang, Liaoning Province. As an Olympic co-host city, Shenyang is prepared to welcome athletes and visitors. [Xinhua]

A gigantic Olympic-themed statue stands in a square in Shenyang, Liaoning Province. As an Olympicco-host city, Shenyang is prepared to welcome athletes and visitors.[ Xinhua]

Xinhua 2008-07-14 11:36