The 2008 Summer Olympic Games , officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad ( Chinese : 第二十九届夏季奥林匹克运动会 ) , was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing , China , from August 8 to 24 , 2008 .
The 2008 Summer Olympics , officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad , were celebrated in Beijing , People 's Republic of China from August 8 to August 24 .