Jacky Chan signs his name for "China Story" Houses. [Photo:en.beijing2008.cn]

On Friday, noted celebrities Jacky Chan and Bai Yansong paid a visit to the "China Story" Houses in the Olympic Center District, which showcases elements of traditional Chinese culture.

Chan, a huge fan of Chinese culture, was quite impressed by the site, and stopped to shake hands and take pictures with employees. He also expressed his pride about his heritage.

The international movie star said that he believes that the Olympic Games will welcome tourists from all over the world. Thus, he hopes that Chinese people, especially Beijingers, will stand up and smile more. The Earth belongs to the entire human race, every society's culture deserves to be protected, he said.