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China is extending an invitation to Olympics visitors to travel to other parts of the country. At a press conference in Beijing on Tuesday, tourism officials said China will fulfill its promise to the international community for a "safe Olympics" and "safe travel."

Man-made edifices such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, etc. encapsulated five thousand years of history are among the most recognizable symbols of China.

But China boasts some of the world's most remarkable natural settings that are little known. And the world is only just beginning to awaken to the colourful diversity of Chinese Culture.

Tourism officials say China looks forward to welcoming Olympic visitors from all over the world. And every effort has been made to ensure the visitors enjoy a safe and memorable time in China.

Du Jiang, Deputy Head of National Tourism Administration said, "Tourism authorities in Beijing and co-host cities are working around the clock. Special staff are assigned to respond to difficulties or events in which tourists need help. There are measures to ensure that tourists' complaints are handled immediately. Beijing and the co-host cities are posting special telephone numbers for emergency calls and complaints. And there'll be a hotline to help tourists with a whole range of issues."

Beijing's Tourism Bureau estimates 400-thousand to 450-thousand foreign tourists will come to the Chinese capital during the Olympics. They will become a part of the more than six million dignitaries, athletes, coaches, journalists and spectators from home and abroad, who will take some additional time to visit other parts of China.