What are the "must-dos" in winter? One of the musts is undoubtedly ice skating. In addition to the ice and snow events in the large parks and other venues in Beijing, professional ice rinks at several universities in this city have recently opened to the public. Check them out!
Ice Sports Center, Tsinghua University
Tsinghua University's Ice Sports Center, located on the B2 floor of the North Gymnasium, is a comprehensive space meeting IOC standards, which can hold 160 people simultaneously for various ice sports.
This venue is Beijing's only ice sports facility that can serve all Winter Olympic ice sports (short-track speed skating, figure skating, curling, and ice hockey) except for long-track speed skating, with its ice surface marked by ice hockey and curling lines.
How to make a reservation?
Scan the QR code to make a reservation
Ice Sports Center, Beijing Sport University
Beijing Sport University's Ice Sports Center was constructed in accordance with standards for international competitions, with a 1,800-square-meter standard ice rink, two curling tracks that meet international standards, a fully functional space, and ideal training equipment.
How to make a reservation?
Search for the "Ice Sports Center of Beijing Sport University" (北体大冰上运动中心) mini-program on WeChat
Contact Number: +86-17743557120 (same as WeChat account)
Scan the QR code to contact the customer service:
CUPE Skating Rink
The two sub-venues of the CUPE Skating Rink, one in the north and one in the south, have Olympic-caliber ice hockey rinks. Two 1,800-square-meter standard skating rinks are available for short-track speed skating, figure skating, ice hockey and other ice sports.
In addition to these ice sports venues, outdoor ice rinks in some universities are also ready to open to the public.
Weiming Lake Ice Rink, Peking University
Weiming Lake, the largest artificial lake in the campus, is one of the landmark attractions of Peking University.
Peking University's official Weibo account announced on January 5 that Weiming Lake Ice Rink was ready and would be accessible to the public once the temperature dropped further.
Minghu Ice Rink, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Minghu Ice Rink offers single-person ice sleds, double-person ice sleds, ice skates and ice canes. It is situated to the north of the library of Daxing Campus of the university.
The opening time for this year's ice skating season at Minghu Ice Rink has not yet been officially confirmed. Stay updated!
Tips for Skating in Winter
Please make sure you choose an accredited ice rink and skate safely.
Please choose a suitable time. It is recommended to skate from 7:00 to 10:30 and from 15:00 to 18:00.
Please warm up before skating. It is strongly recommended to wear wrist guards and knee protectors for added protection when skating.
(Source: Official WeChat Account of Beijing Municipal Education Commission)
