Welcome to Beijing, sometimes translated as Beijing Welcomes You is a theme song for the 2008 Summer Olympics in China. The song was written by Hong Kong lyricist Lam Jik and features 100 all star Chinese artists, actors and singers, including Hollywood movie star Jackie Chan.

Other Chinese artists appearing in the Welcome to Beijing Video include Karen Mok, Richie Ren, Stefanie Sun, Nicholas Tse, Emil Chou, Joey Yung, Jolin Tsai, Hangeng, Wang Lee Hom, Kenji Wu, JJ Lin, Chris Li, Huang Da Wei, Huang Xiao Ming, Chen Kun, Lin Ci Ling, Vivian Hsu, Ah Du, Fan Wei Qi, Anson Hu, and more.

The lyrics of Welcome to Beijing encourage unity and invite everyone to come and visit China, experience its rich history and hospitable people and enjoy the stay with friends. The song has catchy, unobtrusive melody that touches one's heart and is sure to make you hum it for the rest of the day.

Welcome to Beijing lyrics (English translation)

Let's embrace another morning and enjoy its fresh air. With the fragrance of tea, it smells different. But it feels great, full of friendship. Our door is always open. We are waiting for you with open arms. After a big hug, you'll feel close with us. And surely you will love this place.

Our guests, no matter where you come from, please feel at home. We promised to get together here. So welcome! We grow Chinese plants in the garden. It creates a new legend all the time. In the soil rich in traditions, we plant. Hope everything we plant here, adds to your great experience.

Our guests, no matter whether we've met before or not, please feel at ease. Even if you have been here many a time, you won't feel bored 'cause we have lots of new things for you.

Welcome to Beijing; we've done a lot for you to enjoy your visit. Its charm is ever changing and is full of life. Welcome to Beijing; let's breathe together in the sunshine. Let's establish new records here in China.

Our door is always open. We keep our arms open, ready to embrace the world. 5000-year-old China is flashing a youthful smile, waiting for the day. Our guests, no matter where you come from, please feel at home. We paint pictures and write poems to let you know how grateful we are that you are here.

Welcome to Beijing; like moving music, our hospitality will warm your heart. Let's try to challenge ourselves. Welcome to Beijing; we've done a lot so you can enjoy your visit. If only you keep the courage, the miracles will happen.

Welcome to Beijing lyrics (Pinyin transcript - not using Chinese characters)

Ying jie ling yi ge chen xi, dai lai quan xin kong qi. Qi xi gai bian qing wei bu bian, cha xiang tiao man qing yi. Wo jia da men chang da kai, kai fang huai bao deng ni. Yong bao guo jiu you le mo qi, ni jiu hui ai shang zhe li.

Bu guan yuan jin dou shi ke ren, qing bu yong ke qi. Xiang yue hao le zai yi qi, wo men huan ying ni. Wo jia zhong zhe wan nian qing, kai fang mei duan chuan qi. Wei chuan tong de tu rang bo zhong, wei ni liu xia hui yi.

Mo sheng shu xi dou shi ke ren, qing bu yong ju li. Di ji ci lai mei guan xi, you tai duo hua ti.

Bei jing huan ying ni, wei ni kai tian bi di. Liu dong zhong de mei li, chong man zhe chao qi. Bei jing huan ying ni, zai tai yang xia fen xiang hu xi. Zai huang tu di shua xin cheng ji.

Wo jia da men chang da kai, kai huai rong na tian di. Sui yue zhan fang qing chun xiao rong, huan jie zhe ge re qi. Tian da di da dou shi peng you, qing bu yong ke qi. Hua yi shi yi dai xiao yi, zhi wei deng dai ni.

Bei jing huan ying ni, xiang ying yue gan dong ni. Rang wo men dou jia you qu chao yue zi ji. Bei jing huan ying ni, wei ni kai tian bi di. You yong qi jiu hui you qi ji.