Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China and serves as a national center for politics, culture, international exchange, and science and technology innovation. In 2008, it hosted the 29th Summer Olympic Games with a resounding success.

Few cities in the world have served for so long as the political headquarters and cultural center as Beijing in China. Encyclopedia Britannica describes Beijing as one of the greatest cities in the world, and asserted that “The city has been an integral part of China’s history over the past eight centuries, and nearly every major building of any age in Beijing has at least some national historical significance.” Numerous historical sites such as the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, the Old Summer Palace, and Beihai Park all add glamour to the city.

There are 12 venues in Beijing for the 2022 Winter Olympics, including eight existing ones, three newly-constructed ones, and a temporary one. Three sports (curling, ice hockey, and skating), divided into five disciplines (curling, ice hockey, short track speed skating, figure skating, and speed skating), containing 32 events will be held.

Many venues planned for Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics are legacies from the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, such as the Olympic Green, where seven of the 25 venues are located. Specifically, the National Stadium (Bird’s Nest) will stage the opening and closing ceremonies of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympic Games. The National Aquatics Center (the Water Cube) will host curling and wheelchair curling events, and the National Indoor Stadium will hold the men’s tournament in ice hockey and ice sledge hockey events. In addition, women’s tournament in ice hockey will be held at Wukesong Culture & Sports Center, short track speed skating and figure skating in the Capital Gymnasium, and speed skating in the newly-built National Speed Skating Oval. The Olympic Village in Beijing Zone is designed with an accommodation of 2,260 athletes and team officials.