Beijing 2022 legacy: Chongli’s snow economy boom
02 January 2026

Beijing 2022 legacy: Chongli’s snow economy boom

Sideline Story

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As the world looks ahead to the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, Sideline Story host Yang Guang takes winter sports lovers back to the slopes of Beijing 2022 to explore a lasting legacy in motion. Four years after the Games, Chongli—once a host of Olympic events—has transformed into a booming winter economy, turning venues into vibrant destinations and passion into prosperity. From Olympic villages turned sustainable hotels to ski slopes that now coach a new generation of enthusiasts, we uncover how Beijing’s investment continues to pay off. Join us to see how Olympic legacies can live on, and what lessons Chongli’s snow economy might offer for the future of host cities like Milano Cortina 2026.