China's sports governing body plans to prioritize the development of less-popular winter events through a $30 million investment project.
The high-speed train journey will be nonstop and will take 52.5 minutes to travel between Beijing and Zhangjiakou Olympic villages.
Seven years ago, China was putting the finishing touches on what was to become one of the most memorable Games ever. The 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing has left a far-reaching legacy to Beijing and China at large and the impetus given by the Games to the city's and broader China's development is still tangible.
The host city of the 2022 Winter Olympics will be decided at the 128th International Olympic Committee session in Kuala Lumpur on Friday.
Twelve venues will be used as competition sites if Beijing wins the 2022 Winter Olympics bid.
Beijing is vying with Almaty, Kazakhstan, to host the 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will vote for the winning host at the 128th IOC Session on July 31 in Kuala Lumpur. Previous hosts have something in common – stunning views have helped them to win.
The Beijing 2022 bid committee remains confident that its plan to host the Winter Olympics in three zones will benefit post-event venue use while promoting winter sports in a larger area.
Beijing will provide efficient and secure public transport, including exclusive lanes and new highways and high-speed railways, if it wins the bid for the 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, bid organizers said.
Snow won't be a problem for Beijing and co-bidder Zhangjiakou if they are awarded the right to host the 2022 Winter Olympics, according to ski industry experts.
Lack of natural snow is considered as a challenge for Beijing's bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympics, while its sole competitor, Kazakhstan's Almaty, has plenty of natural snow and real winter conditions.
Any boost in water consumption resulting from hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics would not affect supplies to homes and businesses in Yanqing county, according to the Beijing authorities.
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