Published: 10:20, February 6, 2023 | Updated: 10:43, February 6, 2023
Yanqing Olympic zone eyes becoming year-round sports hub
By Xinhua

This photo taken on Feb 14, 2022 shows the National Sliding Center after snow in Yanqing District, capital of Beijing, China. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

BEIJING - The Yanqing Olympic zone, which staged Alpine skiing, bobsleigh, skeleton and luge competitions during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, will be converted into a multi-outdoor-sports hub in three years, according to a local government plan released on Sunday.

The Yanqing district, located around 70 kilometers from the city center, aims to build itself into a top site for cycling, hiking and camping as well as winter sports.

"Hopefully people can enjoy sports year-round in Yanqing in future - cycling in spring, camping in summer, hiking in autumn and skiing or skating in winter," said Ren Jianghao, deputy head of Yanqing District government.

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The Yanqing District is known for its hot springs and a section of the Great Wall of China. Thanks to various winter sports activities, Yanqing received around 758,000 tourist visits during this Chinese New Year holiday.