How to Plan 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics Travel Packages

The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games is an international winter Multi Sport, which is planned to be held in Beijing and neighboring towns of Hebei Province from February 4 to 20, 2022. In July 2015, Beijing was selected as the host city at the 128th International Olympic Committee Session in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This is the first time for China to hold the Winter Olympic Games, the fourth East Asian Winter Olympic Games, and the last of three consecutive East Asian Olympic Games. With the previous holding of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, Beijing will become the first city to hold both the summer Olympic Games and the Winter Olympic Games.

Make Sure the Exact Time for 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

Please remember that the XXIV Olympic Winter Games, namely the 2022 Winter Olympics, will be held in China from 4 to 20 February 2022. Beijing is set to make history in 2022. If you want to witness the incredible host, everything for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics Travel should be prepared in advance, such as get to know some basic information about China and Beijing, learn more about the events about the games, find a reliable travel agency to make a perfect tour itinerary, and so on.

Know the Venues for Beijing Winter Olympics

It’s important to know the venues for Beijing Winter Olympics so that you can plan your tour itinerary better and save much time. There  are a lot of the infrastructure from the 2008 Summer Games can be reused, saving the need to build another future ghost stadium. Three 2022 Winter Olympics Venues area: Beijing, its suburban Yanqing County, and the nearby Zhangjiakou. There will be 12 competition venues in total: 5 in Beijing, 2 in Yanqing, and 5 in Zhangjiakou. At the same time, there will be 13 non-competition venues: 7 in Beijing, 3 in Yanqing and 3 in Zhangjiakou. 

  • Beijing will host all the ice events (curling, ice hockey and skating) and four snow events (snowboard big air and freestyle skiing big air, men’s and women’s). There are 12 venues in Beijing, including 8 existing ones, 4 newly-constructed ones. 
  • Yanqing, a suburban district of Beijing (80km to the northwest), is to host the alpine skiing and sliding (bobsleigh, skeleton and luge) events. There are 5 venues in Yanqing, all newly-constructed ones. 
  • Zhangjiakou, further to the northwest in the neighbouring Hebei province, will host all the other snow events (snowboard, freestyle skiing, cross country skiing, ski jumping, Nordic combined and biathlon) in its Chongli district, a popular skiing destination. There are 8 venues in Zhangjiakou, including 2 existing ones, 6 newly-constructed ones. 

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Find Out the Top Things to Do in Beijing

Normally Beijing is a must-visit site on any visitor’s itinerary, which is the capital of China that will give you a best chance to stroll among numerous historical sites to explore the old history and fantastic culture of China. The Olympic Green, National Indoor Stadium and National Aquatics Center are three architectures constructed for the 2008 Summer Olympic. Zhangjiakou will stage most of the skiing events during the 2022 Winter Olympics such as snowboard, freestyle skiing, cross country skiing, ski jumping, Nordic combined and biathlon at Genting Snow Park, Kuyangshu Nordic Center and Biathlon Center in Zhangjiakou.

Top Attractions in Beijing

How to Get to Beijing from Foreign Countries

Beijing has extremely convenient traffic, and various modes of transportation is serving tourists at home and abroad. The main modes of transportation to Beijing include plane, train and coach. Beijing Capital International Airport and Beijing Daxing international airport are the main airports in Beijing, which both provide international and domestic flights. 

Beijing International Flights

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Have an Idea about Beijing Climate in February

For four distinct seasons in Beijing, the scenery is beautiful and diversified in different time of a year. The climate is warm and windy from April to May in spring, burning hot from June to August in summer, pleasant and cool from September to October in autumn, and severe cold from November to mid-march in winter. The hottest month is July and the coldest month is January. The winter in Beijing is severe cold and long with the average temperatures in February are likely to fall below 0°C. 

What to Wear for 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

  • During February, heating is still provided 24 hours a day due to the temperature remains below the freezing point at the night. So it is fine to only wear a sweater when you stay indoors.
  • Although the coldest January in Beijing has passed, the temperature in February is still low, especially in the suburbs. Therefore, it is recommended to wear cotton padded jacket, down jacket, cotton pants, sweater, cotton boots, gloves, hats and scarves to keep out the cold. 
  • In addition, facial cream, hand cream and lip cream are recommended to protect your skin from exposure to wind and sun.

Learn the Food Culture of Beijing

Beijing is also the eighth “city of delicious food” in the world, ranking first in the mainland, and Beijing roast duck is famous at home and abroad. Apart from Beijing’s most famous dish, Peking roast duck, most of the city’s famous dishes are imported from surrounding areas. Food from different cultures and places converge in Beijing, so there are thousands of restaurants in the capital with a variety of dining options.

Famous Food for a Beijing Travel

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Prepare your Documents for 2022 Beijing Travel

Necessary Documents for Entry & Exit China

  • Passport: A passport is always required when traveling from one country to another. This is the authorized identification document issued by your country of citizenship that confirms your identity and nationality.
  • Visa: All visitors traveling to Beijing whether for business or pleasure, require a visa. 
  • Procedures of the customs: The foreigners cannot enter Beijing at the appointed ports open to them unless they have valid credentials.

How to Apply for Chinese Visa

  • A Valid Passport: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months when you enter into China.
  • A Complete Visa Application Form: The visa application form can be downloaded from the Chinese embassy website. You complete it by computer, print and sign it. 
  • Photograph: 2 48mmx33mm half-body front view photos without hat.
  • Certificate: Submit a certificate related to the application for entry and transit. 

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Find a Reliable Travel Agency in China

We, ChinaDragonTours(CDT), offering an extensive range of services and activities, will help you find some featured and in-depth experience to discover the mysterious thousand-year-old China that you have always dreamed of. We have a professional team experienced in unearthing and understanding the most authentic highlights of China in an unique way. With many years’ experience, we have worked out our members of specialists, guides and drivers throughout China. With their help, our clients can get into every corner of our country to explore the mysterious land.

Our 2022 Winter Olympics Tours are completely customizable to allow you to enjoy a personalized experience to this incredible event. Our friendly and knowledgeable Travel Specialists will help you design your Winter Games experience. The Winter Games are always a popular event and we’re proud to offer our guests the best of Beijing and Zhangjiakou. 

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