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Beijing 2022 legacy: Venues open to public as people explore fun in winter sports
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One year after the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, people continue to explore the fun of winter sports in the Games venues which are open to the public in the three competitions zones: Beijing, Yanqing and Zhangjiakou.

In Beijing

National Stadium

The National Stadium, also known as "Bird's Nest," hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing 2022 Games.

An overview of the Olympic flame during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, at the National Stadium in Beijing, China, February 4, 2022. /CFP
An overview of the Olympic flame during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, at the National Stadium in Beijing, China, February 4, 2022. /CFP

An overview of the Olympic flame during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, at the National Stadium in Beijing, China, February 4, 2022. /CFP

Fireworks at the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, at the National Stadium in Beijing, China, February 20, 2022. /CFP
Fireworks at the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, at the National Stadium in Beijing, China, February 20, 2022. /CFP

Fireworks at the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, at the National Stadium in Beijing, China, February 20, 2022. /CFP

A coach (R) helping a child to ski outside the National Stadium, also known as
A coach (R) helping a child to ski outside the National Stadium, also known as "Bird's Nest", in Beijing, China, January 18, 2023. /CFP

A coach (R) helping a child to ski outside the National Stadium, also known as "Bird's Nest", in Beijing, China, January 18, 2023. /CFP

National Aquatics Center

The National Aquatics Center, also known as the "Ice Cube," hosted curling during Beijing 2022.

A view of the
A view of the "Bird's Nest" (L) and the "Ice Cube" during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, in Beijing, China, February 4, 2022. /CFP

A view of the "Bird's Nest" (L) and the "Ice Cube" during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, in Beijing, China, February 4, 2022. /CFP

Team Britain players celebrate after winning the Beijing 2022 women's curling final over Team Japan at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing, China, February 20, 2022. /CFP
Team Britain players celebrate after winning the Beijing 2022 women's curling final over Team Japan at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing, China, February 20, 2022. /CFP

Team Britain players celebrate after winning the Beijing 2022 women's curling final over Team Japan at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing, China, February 20, 2022. /CFP

People skate at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing, China, August 6, 2022. /CFP
People skate at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing, China, August 6, 2022. /CFP

People skate at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing, China, August 6, 2022. /CFP

National Speed Skating Oval

The National Speed Skating Oval, also known as "Ice Ribbon," hosted the speed skating event during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

Athletes compete in the Beijing 2022 men's speed skating mass start event at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, China, February 19, 2022. /CFP
Athletes compete in the Beijing 2022 men's speed skating mass start event at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, China, February 19, 2022. /CFP

Athletes compete in the Beijing 2022 men's speed skating mass start event at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, China, February 19, 2022. /CFP

A girl practices skating at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, China, January 26, 2023. /CFP
A girl practices skating at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, China, January 26, 2023. /CFP

A girl practices skating at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, China, January 26, 2023. /CFP

National Indoor Stadium

The National Indoor Stadium hosted the Beijing 2022 men's hockey event.

Players in action during the Beijing 2022 men's hockey match between China and Canada at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China, February 15, 2022. /CFP
Players in action during the Beijing 2022 men's hockey match between China and Canada at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China, February 15, 2022. /CFP

Players in action during the Beijing 2022 men's hockey match between China and Canada at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China, February 15, 2022. /CFP

A view of the opening ceremony of the 16th Beijing Games at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China, August 24, 2022. /CFP
A view of the opening ceremony of the 16th Beijing Games at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China, August 24, 2022. /CFP

A view of the opening ceremony of the 16th Beijing Games at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China, August 24, 2022. /CFP

Capital Indoor Stadium

The Capital Indoor Stadium hosted the Beijing 2022 short-track speed skating and figure skating events.

Team China athletes celebrate after winning the Beijing 2022 short-track speed skating mixed team relay final at the Capital Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China, February 5, 2022. /CFP
Team China athletes celebrate after winning the Beijing 2022 short-track speed skating mixed team relay final at the Capital Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China, February 5, 2022. /CFP

Team China athletes celebrate after winning the Beijing 2022 short-track speed skating mixed team relay final at the Capital Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China, February 5, 2022. /CFP

Japan's Yuzuru Hanyu performs in the Beijing 2022 figure skating exhibition gala at the Capital Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China, February 20, 2022. /CFP
Japan's Yuzuru Hanyu performs in the Beijing 2022 figure skating exhibition gala at the Capital Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China, February 20, 2022. /CFP

Japan's Yuzuru Hanyu performs in the Beijing 2022 figure skating exhibition gala at the Capital Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China, February 20, 2022. /CFP

Skaters stretch at the Capital Indoor Stadium, which has been open to the public since July 16, 2022. /CFP
Skaters stretch at the Capital Indoor Stadium, which has been open to the public since July 16, 2022. /CFP

Skaters stretch at the Capital Indoor Stadium, which has been open to the public since July 16, 2022. /CFP

Shougang Ski Jumping Park

The Shougang Ski Jumping Park has become the world's first permanent ski jumping hill since the Beijing 2022 Games.

A view of the Shougang Ski Jumping Park at night in Beijing, China, February 20, 2022. /CFP
A view of the Shougang Ski Jumping Park at night in Beijing, China, February 20, 2022. /CFP

A view of the Shougang Ski Jumping Park at night in Beijing, China, February 20, 2022. /CFP

Gu Ailing of China competes in the Beijing 2022 women's freestyle skiing big air final on her way to winning a gold medal at the Shougang Ski Jumping Park in Beijing, China, February 8, 2022. /CFP
Gu Ailing of China competes in the Beijing 2022 women's freestyle skiing big air final on her way to winning a gold medal at the Shougang Ski Jumping Park in Beijing, China, February 8, 2022. /CFP

Gu Ailing of China competes in the Beijing 2022 women's freestyle skiing big air final on her way to winning a gold medal at the Shougang Ski Jumping Park in Beijing, China, February 8, 2022. /CFP

Visitors take a selfie at the Shougang Ski Jumping Park in Beijing, China, April 3, 2022. /CFP
Visitors take a selfie at the Shougang Ski Jumping Park in Beijing, China, April 3, 2022. /CFP

Visitors take a selfie at the Shougang Ski Jumping Park in Beijing, China, April 3, 2022. /CFP

In Yanqing District

National Alpine Ski Center

The National Alpine Ski Center hosted the Beijing 2022 alpine skiing event in the competition zone of Yanqing, which is a district in the northwest of Beijing.

Athletes compete during the Beijing 2022 mixed team parallel event at the National Alpine Ski Center in the competition zone of Yanqing, Beijing, China, February 20, 2022. /CFP
Athletes compete during the Beijing 2022 mixed team parallel event at the National Alpine Ski Center in the competition zone of Yanqing, Beijing, China, February 20, 2022. /CFP

Athletes compete during the Beijing 2022 mixed team parallel event at the National Alpine Ski Center in the competition zone of Yanqing, Beijing, China, February 20, 2022. /CFP

Skiers at the National Alpine Ski Center in Yanqing District, Beijing, China, February 2, 2023. /CFP
Skiers at the National Alpine Ski Center in Yanqing District, Beijing, China, February 2, 2023. /CFP

Skiers at the National Alpine Ski Center in Yanqing District, Beijing, China, February 2, 2023. /CFP

National Sliding Center

The National Sliding Center hosted the Beijing 2022 bobsleigh, skeleton and luge tracks events in the competition zone of Yanqing, Beijing.

Team China athletes compete in the Beijing 2022 four-man bobsleigh event at the National Sliding Center in the competition zone of Yanqing, Beijing, China, February 20, 2022. /CFP
Team China athletes compete in the Beijing 2022 four-man bobsleigh event at the National Sliding Center in the competition zone of Yanqing, Beijing, China, February 20, 2022. /CFP

Team China athletes compete in the Beijing 2022 four-man bobsleigh event at the National Sliding Center in the competition zone of Yanqing, Beijing, China, February 20, 2022. /CFP

A view of a logo of the Yanqing Olympic Zone, Beijing, China, January 28, 2023. /CFP
A view of a logo of the Yanqing Olympic Zone, Beijing, China, January 28, 2023. /CFP

A view of a logo of the Yanqing Olympic Zone, Beijing, China, January 28, 2023. /CFP

In Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province

Beijing 2022 events such as biathlon, nordic combined and cross-country skiing were held in the competition zone of Zhangjiakou, in north China's Hebei Province.

Athletes compete during the Beijing 2022 women's biathlon event at the National Biathlon Center in Zhangjiakou, China, February 16, 2022. /CFP
Athletes compete during the Beijing 2022 women's biathlon event at the National Biathlon Center in Zhangjiakou, China, February 16, 2022. /CFP

Athletes compete during the Beijing 2022 women's biathlon event at the National Biathlon Center in Zhangjiakou, China, February 16, 2022. /CFP

An athlete competes during the Beijing 2022 men's nordic combined ski jumping event at the National Cross-Country Skiing Center in Zhangjiakou, China, February 17, 2022. /CFP
An athlete competes during the Beijing 2022 men's nordic combined ski jumping event at the National Cross-Country Skiing Center in Zhangjiakou, China, February 17, 2022. /CFP

An athlete competes during the Beijing 2022 men's nordic combined ski jumping event at the National Cross-Country Skiing Center in Zhangjiakou, China, February 17, 2022. /CFP

Skiers enjoy cross-country skiing in Zhangjiakou, China, December 3, 2022. /CFP
Skiers enjoy cross-country skiing in Zhangjiakou, China, December 3, 2022. /CFP

Skiers enjoy cross-country skiing in Zhangjiakou, China, December 3, 2022. /CFP

People enjoy winter sports in Zhangjiakou, China, February 3, 2023. /CFP
People enjoy winter sports in Zhangjiakou, China, February 3, 2023. /CFP

People enjoy winter sports in Zhangjiakou, China, February 3, 2023. /CFP

People enjoy winter sports across China

A pro-skier shows big air skills at a stadium in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, November 14, 2022. /CFP
A pro-skier shows big air skills at a stadium in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, November 14, 2022. /CFP

A pro-skier shows big air skills at a stadium in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, November 14, 2022. /CFP

People enjoy sliding on the snow at an indoor stadium in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, January 13, 2023. /CFP
People enjoy sliding on the snow at an indoor stadium in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, January 13, 2023. /CFP

People enjoy sliding on the snow at an indoor stadium in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, January 13, 2023. /CFP

Skate aids are in use for people to experience the sport at an indoor stadium in Shanghai, China, January 15, 2023. /CFP
Skate aids are in use for people to experience the sport at an indoor stadium in Shanghai, China, January 15, 2023. /CFP

Skate aids are in use for people to experience the sport at an indoor stadium in Shanghai, China, January 15, 2023. /CFP

People enjoy sports on the snow in Hohhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, January 29, 2023. /CFP
People enjoy sports on the snow in Hohhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, January 29, 2023. /CFP

People enjoy sports on the snow in Hohhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, January 29, 2023. /CFP

Ice hockey players, at the average age of 65, enjoy the sport in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, February 3, 2023. /CFP
Ice hockey players, at the average age of 65, enjoy the sport in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, February 3, 2023. /CFP

Ice hockey players, at the average age of 65, enjoy the sport in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, February 3, 2023. /CFP

A dragon boat race on the ice is held in Daqing, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 1, 2023. /CFP
A dragon boat race on the ice is held in Daqing, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 1, 2023. /CFP

A dragon boat race on the ice is held in Daqing, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 1, 2023. /CFP

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