Young Chinese ski racers stand at the top of the Thaiwoo Ski Resort before it closed for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, on January 2, 2022 in Chongli county, Zhangjiakou, Hebei province, northern China. The area, which will host ski and snowboard events during the Winter Olympics and Paralympics was closed off to all tourists and visitors as of January 4, 2022 and will be part of the bubble due to the global coronavirus pandemic for athletes, journalists and officials taking part in the games. The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics are set to open February 4th. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)





A man prepares to go for a swim in icey waters as others use an outdoor rink on Shichahai Lake at Houhai on January 15, 2022 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)





A snowboarder gets off an escalator at the Genting Snow Park, which will host events during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, during a media tour on December 21, 2021 in Chongli, Zhangjiakou, in Hebei province, northern China. The area will host a number of events for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics which are set to open on February 4th, 2022. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)





People play ice hockey in front of the Olympic Tower near the National Stadium at Olympic Park on January 13, 2022 in Beijing, China. Playing host to the 2022 Winter Olympics has boosted the popularity of winter sports and outdoor activities in many parts of China, with the government pouring billions of dollars into developing programs, athletes, and fans. With more outdoor skating rinks, ski resorts, and other activities luring people outside, the ice and snow sports boom has created nearly 350 million winter sport enthusiasts since Beijing"u2019s successful Games bid in 2015, according to officials. China is seeking to become a winter sports destination as the global snow sports industry eyes growth in the world second largest economy. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)





A couple take a photo as they ride an ice bicycle together at an outdoor rink on Shichahai Lake at Houhai during a snowfall on January 21, 2022 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)





A man and child ride ice bicycles together at an outdoor rink on Shichahai Lake at Houhai during a snowfall on January 21, 2022 in Beijing, China. Playing host to the 2022 Winter Olympics has boosted the popularity of winter sports and outdoor activities in many parts of China, with the government pouring billions of dollars into developing programs, athletes, and fans. With more outdoor skating rinks, ski resorts, and other activities luring people outside, the ice and snow sports boom has created nearly 350 million winter sport enthusiasts since Beijing"u2019s successful Games bid in 2015, according to officials. China is seeking to become a winter sports destination as the global snow sports industry eyes growth in the world second largest economy. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)





A woman reacts as she lays on the ice to have her photo taken by a friend while skating on an outdoor rink at Beihai Lake on January 11, 2022 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)





Women ride on an ice chair at a local park on January 8, 2022 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)





Woman take steps on skates after renting them at an outdoor rink at a local park on January 8, 2022 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)





Children ride in cars on the ice at an outdoor rink on Shichahai Lake at Houhai on January 18, 2022 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)





Young children take part in speed skating lessons at an outdoor rink at a local park on January 8, 2022 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)





A group dances as they are filmed in front of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics mascots Bing Dwen Dwen, left, and Shuey Rhon Rhon near the Olympic Tower, background, next to the National Stadium on January 13, 2022 in Beijing, China. The area is home to a number of Olympic venues including the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, where the opening ceremonies will be held when the Games open on February 4th. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)