OlymPicks: More Hotels in Closed Loop + Watch Games Here
In OlymPicks, we highlight news, gossip, and developments regarding the buildup to Beijing's 2022 Winter Olympics.
While Beijing 2022 will officially begin
Feb 4 with the opening ceremony, the actual events kick-off two days
prior – Feb 2 – with curling.
We know, we know, probably not the
most exciting sport to ring in the Winter Games, but we’re not the ones
deciding the schedule.
That being said, while curling might not
be all that fun to watch, maybe it’s worth trying yourself to see if
it’s actually as boring as people say. One place to try it out is CTI Olympic Curling Center near Ditan.
Not only is it centrally
located, but they'll also be open during the CNY holiday – keep in mind
that it’s only open for advance bookings, so make a reservation by
calling 18610321517.
We’ve covered the closed-loop system –
Beijing’s efforts to keep Covid spreading from the city to the Games and
vice versa – in previous OlymPicks posts, however, now it’s rearing its
ugly head once again.
The Olympic Village isn’t the only place within the closed-loop but a number of popular hotels are as well.
The Bvlgari Hotel Beijing is one of many downtown hotels within the closed-loop system
Hotels
within the loop not only include names like The St. Regis Beijing, Bvlgari Hotel Beijing,
InterContinental Beijing Beichen and Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, but there's a dozen more
that have been reserved solely for the press, with a list to be found via QR code below.
If you're curious whether a hotel you intend to staycation
or drink and dine at is roped off, it's best to call ahead and
double-check.
Despite what we said earlier about
playing things safe with Covid and considering streaming the Games for
now, if you really have the urge to go out and catch some events, there
are plenty of places in the capital to do so.
You can catch the Olympics and Paralympics on the big screen at the China National Film Museum
Here's a handy list:
Q MEX (showing at all locations except Q MEX Taqueria)
Jing-A (showing at all locations except Tongzhou)
Slow Boat (showing at Maizidian Brewpub)
Beersmith (showing on big screen throughout entire games)
Home Plate (showing at bar, on TVs and on projector)
Paddy O'Sheas (showing on all screens)
The Local
Great Leap Brewing
Plus, the opening ceremony and subsequent events will be shown at public squares throughout the city. Here's a handful:
Guangning Street Winter Olympic Community Cultural Fitness Square 广宁街道冬奥社区文化健身广场
26 Gaojing Lu, Shijingshan District
石景山区高井路26号
Beijing Badaling Intl Convention & Exhibition Center Cultural Square 北京八达岭国际会展中心文化广场
65 Qingyuan Jie, Yanqing Village, Yanqing District
延庆区延庆镇庆园街65号
Jinzhong Capital Park Cultural Square 金中都公园文化广场
64 Guang'anmen Nanjie, Xicheng District
西城区广安门南街64号
Tongzhou Canal Cultural Square 运河文化广场
9 Furong Xilu, Tongzhou District
通州区芙蓉西路9号
Shunyi Park Cultural Square 顺义公园文化广场
26 Guangming Nanjie, Shunyi District
顺义区光明南街26号
Tiantong Court Culture & Art Center 天通苑文化艺术中心文化广场
Taipingzhuang Zhongyijie, Changping District
昌平区太平庄中一街
China Natl Film Museum Cultural Square 中国电影博物馆文化广场
9 Nanying Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区南影路9号
OlymPicks: With Public Ticketing Closed, Here's How to Watch the Games
Images: China Internet Information Center, atsulae.com, China Natl Film Museum
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