Beijing is the national capital of China that is a perfect combination of Chinese culture and modernity. Zhangjiakou, its neighbouring city is a skiing paradise that is mainly visited by Chinese skiers. This is the city that hosted the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. The grand event will start on 4th February 2022 which is the Chinese traditional New Year period (starting on and from 1st February 2022). The Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 is the biggest sporting event and festival in China that will take place this year. The game's event will not only be a sporting treat but a true compilation of traditional celebrations.
Beijing National Stadium (Venue of Beijing Winter Olympics 2022)
Both Zhangjiakou and Beijing are situated in North China. The weather is sunny, dry, and very cold, especially in February. The city areas in February have an average temperature is about -5–3°C. The ski resorts have a temperature of about -10°C to -20°C.
If you are planning to attend the Olympic Games Beijing 2022, then you must remember to pack as per the activities you will be doing. Most probably, you will need winter coats, a thick sweater, boots, warm trousers, gloves, hats, and a scarf. If you want to experience a hot spring then carry a swimming suit too.
The Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 consists of 109 events over 15 disciplines. These events will take place in three groups: Zhangjiakou Cluster, Yanqing Cluster, and Beijing Cluster.
The competitions will be held in six venues in Beijing Cluster, two new venues, two snow sports like freestyle skiing and snowboarding, all ice events, and 2008 legacy venues.
The Yanqing Cluster will be hosting bobsleigh, luge, and alpine skiing competitions in the two new venues.
In Zhangjiakou Cluster, other snow competitions will be hosted in four different competition venues.
This scheduled version of the 109 events of the Olympic Games Beijing 2022 is tentative till the confirmed version is released.
Winter is not an ideal time to visit this beautiful city but you might witness occasional snow scenes and have a good time in the snow. Also, fewer tourists in the location can make your experience more enjoyable and magical. You must consider staying overnight in the Gubei Water Town especially in winters to better appreciate the night view of the majestic Great Wall. You can also soak yourself and relax in the hot springs after a long day. Tourists can also explore the Forbidden City and spend some leisure time finding the hidden treasures in the well-preserved imperial palace. You can also take a rickshaw and wander in the narrow lanes. It will help you discover the old Beijing and the local life it has to offer in the hutongs. Later in the evening, you can have some entertainment by watching the Kungfu Show or Beijing Opera. This will be a complete cultural experience and a beautiful end to your day.
Some of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics venues are newly-build or expanded for hosting the events in a better way. The following event venues are worth visiting because of their unique and charismatic style.
The main reason behind travelling for the Winter Olympics travel is to watch your favourite team or athlete compete. So, visitors must stay alert and find out when their favourite event will take place as per the final schedule. The exact date of the release of Beijing Winter Olympics tickets must be observed to witness the competitions.
You may want to experience the speed and fun yourself to fully enjoy the thrill of winter sports. Tourists can head to Zhangjiakou that has some amazing ski resorts. It has become the Skiers Paradise in China because of the abundance of snow, high-end hotels, first-class facilities, and quality service.
The traditional Chinese Year is also called the Spring Festival. It is the most celebrated and most important festival in China. The Chinese New Year begins from 1st February in 2022. The Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 openingceremony will be held three days before the New Year. The events will last for 14 days and the last day i.e. the 15th day of February is celebrated as the Lantern Festival. To celebrate the festival, streets and houses are decorated with red couplets and red lanterns. Chinese families have a get-together and enjoy the New Year’s meal. They also enjoy the Spring Festival Gala and fireworks on TV during the countdown. Seniors and kids receive red envelopes as a token of good wishes. People also attend temple fairs that have a wide variety of entertainment like puppet shows and lion dances from New Year’s Day.
China is a vast country that is not only about coldness in February. Therefore, you must also make it a point to visit the neighbouring cities such as Yunnan Province, Hainan Province, and Xishuangbanna, and others. Many other festivals like the Snow Festival, Harbin Ice, and the Lusheng Festival are also celebrated during this month.
If you are visiting China for the first time, then do visit the popular cities like Guilin, Xi’an, Shanghai, and Chengdu. These cities will give you a clear picture of the rich culture and tradition of China. Most importantly, you must plan to book serviced apartments in Beijing as per your choice.
