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
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 "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 "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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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