As well as reporting on the Olympic competitions, tens of thousands of foreign journalists are discovering Chinese culture.

Over 100 foreign reporters have visited Beijing Yu-sheng-tang, a 400-year-old Chinese medical clinic.

Over 100 foreign reporters have visited Beijing Yu-sheng-tang, a 400-year-old Chinese medical clinic. Although pulse-reading is something new to Mexican reporter Toris, she was impressed by the doctor's diagnosis.Journalists often work long hours under great pressure, and they find Chinese massage a relaxing and effective way to reduce stress levels.

Although most of them knew little about Chinese acupuncture before coming to Beijing, some foreign visitors now say they would like to try this treatment, which has been practiced in China for thousands of years.

During the Olympic period, Beijing is holding numerous exhibitions and demonstrations to showcase Chinese culture.

The Games are a golden opportunity to present China's vivid ancient history, dynamic modern face and traditional folk culture to the world.