This undated photo shows the exterior of the Beijing Winter Olympic Village at night. (PHOTO / XINHUA VIA BEIJING MAJOR PROJECTS CONSTRUCTIONS HEADQUARTERS OFFICE)

BEIJING - The Winter Olympic Village in downtown Beijing has been completed and delivered to the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (BOCOG) for use on Saturday, said the Beijing Major Projects Construction Headquarters Office.

After the Games, the Olympic Village will be converted into housing available for rent. It is also equipped with barrier-free facilities for the disabled

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Located to the south of the National Olympic Sports Center, the Beijing Winter Olympic Village is composed of 20 residential buildings with a total construction area of 330,000 square meters divided into residential and operation areas.

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This undated picture shows the official renderings of the Winter Olympic Village of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, in Beijing, China. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

The residential area is to provide 2,338 beds during the Olympic Games and 1,040 beds during the Paralympics. After the Games, it will be converted into public housing available for rent. It is also equipped with barrier-free facilities to meet the needs of the disabled.