The 2022 Winter Olympics (北京冬奥会 Běijīng Dōngàohuì /bay-jing dong-ao-hway/), also known as Beijing 2022, is scheduled to take place from February 4 to February 20, 2022, which is in the Chinese New Year period (from February 1, 2022).
Beijing, the first dual Olympic city to host both the summer and winter Olympics, is partnering with Zhangjiakou, home to yet more high-quality ski resorts, to host the winter games. Scroll down to find information on venues, tickets, and recommended travel solutions for this grand international event.
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Beijing Olympics 2022 Mascot - Panda Bing Dwen Dwen
Bing Dwen DwenChina is the home of pandas, which lend themselves adorably to mascot use. To reflect this Olympic Games being in winter, the mascot for Beijing 2022 has been designed as a panda clothed in a suit of ice, inspired by the Chinese candied haws - crispy sugar-coated fruit (haws, yam, etc.) on a stick.
What's the Olympic Panda represent?
The cute name for this fluffy panda is Bing Dwen Dwen (冰墩墩 Bīng Dūndūn /bing-dwnn-dwnn/). "Bing" means 'ice', and "Dwen Dwen" (literally 'block block') means robust, lovely, and lively, like a child next door, in Chinese.
How popular is the Panda Bing Dwen Dwen in China?
The Panda Bing Dwen Dwen should be so far the biggest star of the Beijing Olympics 2022.
Just a few days after the Beijing Olympics 2022 took place, this chubby panda mascot was already out of stock. Fans are waiting in lines for hours or even overnight in cold weather to purchase one.
Manufacturers have already mobilized workers to end their Chinese New Year holiday earlier, to produce the panda mascot, and to ensure every fan has one as soon as possible.
If you are a fan of Bing Dwen Dwen, please just wait to get one.
Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Location Map
The winter games will be held in three competition clusters in Beijing, Yanqing, and Zhangjiakou.
The Beijing Cluster will host all the ice events and two snow events: big air snowboard and freestyle skiing.
Yanqing Cluster will host the alpine skiing, bobsleigh, skeleton, and luge events. Yanqing is a mountainous suburban district of Beijing, home to the Badaling and Juyongguan sections of the Great Wall.
All the other snow events will take place in the Zhangjiakou Cluster. Zhangjiakou is a popular skiing destination in China, neighboring Beijing, in Hebei Province.
Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Venues
To host the winter games, 25 venues in the three clusters will be used, including 12 competition venues, 3 training venues, 3 Olympic villages, 3 medals plazas, 3 media centers, and 1 ceremony venue.
Beijing 2022 Competition Venues
There are 12 competition venues: 6 in Beijing, 2 in Yanqing, and 4 in Zhangjiakou.
All ice sports and 4 snow events are staged in the Beijing cluster. The Yanqing cluster will host the alpine skiing, bobsleigh, and luge events, while other snow-based events will take place in the Zhangjiakou cluster. See more on 2022 Winter Olympics Locations and Venues >>
Here's a list of the 12 competition venues with their sports/disciplines:
| Cluster | Venue | Sport/Discipline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Cluster | Capital Indoor Stadium | Short Track Speed Skating | |
| Figure Skating | |||
| National Speed Skating Oval (newly built) | Speed Skating | ||
| National Indoor Stadium | Ice Hockey | ||
| Wukesong Sports Centre | |||
| National Aquatics Center | Curling | ||
| Shougang Big Air (newly built) | Freestyle Skiing | ||
| Snowboard | |||
| Yanqing Cluster | Yanqing National Alpine Skiing Centre (newly built) | Alpine Skiing | |
| Yanqing National Sliding Centre (newly built) | Bobsleigh | ||
| Skeleton | |||
| Luge | |||
| Zhangjiakou Cluster | Zhangjiakou Genting Snow Park | Freestyle Skiing | |
| Snowboard | |||
| Zhangjiakou National Ski Jumping Centre (newly built) | Ski Jumping | Nordic Combined | |
| Zhangjiakou National Cross-Country Skiing Centre (newly built) | Cross-Country Skiing | ||
| Zhangjiakou National Biathlon Centre (newly built) | Biathlon | ||
Shougang Big AirBeijing 2022 Non-Competition Venues
The Beijing 2022 non-competition venue host the opening, closing, and medal ceremonies, athlete accommodation and training, and media centers.
| Function (Location) | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ceremony Venue | National Stadium (Bird's Nest) | For the opening and closing ceremonies |
| Training Venues (Beijing) |
Capital Skating Oval | For training |
| Capital Indoor Stadium Training Hall | ||
| Capital Short Track Speed Skating Hall | ||
| Olympic Villages (Three clusters) |
Beijing Winter Olympic Village | Around 2,300 beds |
| Yanqing Winter Olympic Village | Around 1,430 beds | |
| Zhangjiakou Winter Olympic Village | Around 2,640 beds | |
| Media Centers (Three clusters) |
China National Convention Center | Main Press Center (MPC); International Broadcasting Center (IBC) |
| Yanqing Mountain Media Center | Mountain Media Centers (MMC) | |
| Zhangjiakou Mountain Media Center | ||
| Medals Plazas (Three clusters) |
Beijing Medals Plaza | For medals ceremonies |
| Yanqing Medals Plaza | ||
| Zhangjiakou Medals Plaza |
Post Games Use of the Venues — Legacy Plan
Beijing Olympic GreenExcept for the temporary venues, all the other venues will be fully used after the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, aiming to promote a healthy lifestyle for Chinese people and a low-carbon economy.
The competition venues will be used for sports competitions, athlete and youth sports training, exhibitions, cultural and civic activities, etc.
Olympic Villages will be used as tourist resorts, hotels, housing rental, public parks, etc.
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Winter Olympics 2022 Tickets - Not Sold to Public but Designated Spectators
On Jan. 17, 2022, the Beijing Organising Committee announced that "Given the current grave and complicated situation of the COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure the safety of all participants and spectators, it was decided that tickets should not be sold anymore but be part of an adapted programme that will invite groups of spectators to be present on site during the Games."
How to Get Tickets for the Winter Olympics 2022?
According to the latest announcement [January 2022], tickets for the Olympics 2022 will not be sold to the general public, but they will invite groups of spectators to be present on-site during the Games.
These spectators might be selected through official organizations and will need to strictly abide by the COVID-19 countermeasures before, during, and after each event.
If you are not a member of such an organization, you can watch the Games through online channels, like Tik Tok, Youtube, etc., or local broadcasters, like NBC in the US, CBC in Canada, Seven Network in Australia, and Eurosport in most European countries.
Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Dates
February 2–3: preliminary competitions for ice hockey, curling, and freestyle skiing
February 4: Opening Ceremony
February 4–20: events, competitions, and finals
February 20: Closing Ceremony
Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Sports
A total of 109 events in 15 disciplines of 7 sports are set to take place in the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
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| Sport | Discipline | Number of Events |
|---|---|---|
| Biathlon | Biathlon | 11 |
| Bobsleigh | Bobsleigh | 4 |
| Skeleton | 2 | |
| Curling | Curling | 3 |
| Ice Hockey | Ice Hockey | 2 |
| Luge | Luge | 4 |
| Skating | Figure Skating | 5 |
| Short Track Speed Skating | 9 | |
| Speed Skating | 14 | |
| Skiing | Alpine Skiing | 11 |
| Cross-Country Skiing | 12 | |
| Freestyle Skiing | 13 | |
| Nordic Combined | 3 | |
| Ski Jumping | 5 | |
| Snowboard | 11 |
New Events for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
Seven new events have been added for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. For the first time, a female athletes percentage of over 45.44% to attend the winter games has been reached, making Beijing 2022 probably the most gender-balanced Winter Olympics to date.
| Discipline | Newly Added Event |
|---|---|
| Bobsleigh | Women's Monobob |
| Short Track Speed Skating | Team Relay |
| Ski Jumping | Mixed Team |
| Freestyle Skiing | Men's Big Air |
| Women's Big Air | |
| Aerials Mixed Team | |
| Snowboard | Snowboard Cross Mixed Team |
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Bids for the 2022 Winter Olympics
In 2013, Kraków (Poland), Lviv (Ukraine), Stockholm (Sweden), Almaty (Kazakhstan), Oslo (Norway), and Beijing (China) submitted their applications to host the 2022 Winter Olympics.
In July of 2014, three cities including Almaty, Oslo, and Beijing moved to the candidate phase.
In October of 2014, Oslo withdrew its application due to its lack of political support, leaving Almaty and Beijing as the final candidates.
On July 31 of 2015, beating Almaty by 4 votes, Beijing was selected to host the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Emblem
Inspired by the Chinese character "冬" (dōng 'winter'), the emblem of Beijing 2022 was designed using an artistic rendering of Chinese calligraphy and named 'Winter Dream'.
The flowing ribbon-like motif resembles a skater in its upper part and a skier in its lower part. The color of the emblem is mainly blue, representing dreams, the future, and the purity of ice and snow. The other two colors are red and yellow, which are the colors of China's national flag, represent the passion, youth, and vitality of the Olympics.
Emblem of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and 2022 Paralymic Winter Games
The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Torch
The torch for Beijing 2022, named 'Flying Raising' (飞扬 Fēiyáng /fay-yang/), features a similar design to the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics in order to honor Beijing as the first city to host both a summer Olympics and a winter Olympics.
The design of the torch is full of Chinese tradition. The colors of the torch are silver and red, with patterns of 'lucky clouds' (祥云 Xiángyún /sshyang-ywnn/) and paper-cut snowflakes from the bottom up to the flame.
The flame part is designed as two overlapping fluttering ribbons. Two torches can be closely interlocked when exchanging the flame.
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The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics' Motto, Vision, and Mission
Slogan/Motto:
Joyful Rendezvous upon Pure Ice and Snow
Vision:
A joyful rendezvous upon pure ice and snow uniting the passion of hundreds of millions for winter sports
Mission:
To deliver a fantastic, extraordinary, and excellent Beijing 2022 Games that is green, inclusive, open, and clean.
Beijing 2022's Vision of Promoting Ice and Snow SportsBeijing 2022 Winter Olympics Transportation
The transportation network described as 'One High-Speed Railway, Three Expressways, and Several Arteries' has been built/enhanced to support the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and to promote China's winter sports.
One High-Speed Railway
Beijing–Zhangjiakou High-Speed TrainA new railway, the Beijing–Zhangjiakou High-Speed Railway was built and put into use in 2019, with a speed of up to 350 km/h (220 mph), making the travel time from Beijing to Yanqing only 20 minutes and from Beijing to Zhangjiakou only 50 minutes. The bullet trains are equipped with 5G networks, wireless charging, and spaces to place ski equipment.
Three Expressways
Yanchong ExpresswayIn addition to the two existing expressways (Jingxin Expressway and Jingzang Expressway), one of the major traffic amelioration projects for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is the Yanchong Expressway (Yanqing to Chongli District), which opened in 2019.
Several Arteries
Beijing Daxing International AirportIn addition to the above-mentioned high-speed railway and expressways, Beijing's second international airport, the world's largest single-building airport terminal, Beijing Daxing International Airport was built and put into operation in 2019.
In addition, Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport was reconstructed and expanded.
More subways and bus stations are being constructed in Beijing to reduce the inner-city travel times.
Traveling between Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Venues
For traveling between the three competition clusters, taking the bullet train is highly recommended. Check the train schedule here>>>
For inner-city transfers, you can take the subway, public buses, or hotel shuttle buses (if available) to get to Beijing venues. China Highlights provides worry-free private transfers with an English-speaking guide for assistance to ensure you get to the competition venues in time.
Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Hotels
Hotels in the Beijing Cluster
As one of the 10 largest cities in the world, you will have a big range of choices for where to stay in Beijing, no matter your budget or travel times.
For your convenience in attending the Winter Games Opening Ceremony, hotels like North Star Yayuncun Hotel Beijing and North Star Continental Grand Hotel, in the Olympic Green Area should be your first choice. But their rooms will easily be overbooked, and room rates will double or triple during Beijing 2022.
If sightseeing is your main purpose with 1–2 days for attending the games, you may consider staying in the Qianmen Area or Wangfujing Area for their shopping and eating convenience. There are hotels of all levels to choose from.
To experience old Beijing and get close to local life, an overnight stay in a traditional courtyard hotel in the Hutong Area is recommended. These hotels are located in narrow lanes without any vehicles and can offer a luxury experience.
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Beijing CityHotels in the Yanqing Cluster
Yanqing is a mountainous suburb of Beijing with not so many choices of hotels. But, thanks to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, more new hotels including luxury hotels have been built. The Crowne Plaza Beijing Badaling and Holiday Inn Express Beijing Badaling are located close to the National Sliding Centre, and so are good choices if you want to watch the Alpine Skiing, Bobsleigh, Skeleton, and Luge events.
Hotels in the Zhangjiakou Cluster
Chongli District in Zhangjiakou Prefecture is a winter paradise for skiers in China, with many high-end ski resorts and international hotel chains. Holiday Inn Express Zhangjiakou Park View in downtown Zhangjiakou and Thaiwoo Hotel, Hyatt Place Chongli, and Eagle's Nest Youth Hostel in Thaiwoo Ski Resort are good choices.
Having difficulty in choosing a suitable hotel or unsure of which cluster to stay at? Contact our hotel experts to recommend suitable hotels.
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Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Travel Solutions
Attending a Winter Olympics may be a once-in-a-lifetime experience or something you'd ideally do every 4 years. Come and join in the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and encounter the traditional Chinese New Year celebrations too. We can customize a tour to fulfill your China and Winter Olympics dreams.
Here are some travel itineraries for the host city Beijing that could provide a starting point:
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