The Pathfinder · 8th Bird’s Nest Happy Ice and Snow Season opened on December 31, 2016. As an independently operated ice and snow brand at the Bird’s Nest that has been successfully running for eight years, the Happy Ice and Snow Season has gained recognition among both local and national visitors. During the Spring Festival holiday, it became a popular destination for experiencing ice and snow sports. Although the New Year holiday has ended, the public’s enthusiasm for ice and snow activities remains undiminished. To enable more people to experience the Olympic Winter Games events and the charm of ice and snow sports in a “one-stop” manner, the Pathfinder · 8th Bird’s Nest Happy Ice and Snow Season has extended its operating hours until February 26, 2017.
Themed “Ice and Snow Bird’s Nest, Healthy China,” this year’s edition is divided into three major interactive ice and snow zones: the main ice and snow playground, the north-side ski slope, and the south plaza ice-skating area. It features over 30 recreational activities including alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, curling, ice skating, bumper cars on ice, sledding, snow tubing, and ice slides, covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters. Additionally, the ice and snow season provides professional ski instructors to ensure the safety of first-time participants. With eight years of accumulated experience and years of updates to recreational programs and upgraded supporting services, the Bird’s Nest Happy Ice and Snow Season has become the top choice for visitors within Beijing’s Fifth Ring Road to get close to ice and snow.
Best Discount Policy: Providing Endless Energy for a Healthy China
Children under 12 years old can enter for free upon reservation. This initiative is in support of the national call for “300 million people to participate in ice and snow sports,” prioritizing teenagers and children to boost their enthusiasm for ice and snow activities and genuinely expand the potential population of ice and snow sports participants in China. At the ice and snow season site, parents can not only enjoy family time but also bring their children to the “Physical Fitness Test Experience Center” for free health assessments. Tests such as bone age and body composition analysis are all provided free of charge, and on-site experts will offer guidance to teach children how to participate in ice and snow sports safely and scientifically, providing endless energy for a Healthy China.
Best Professional Coaches: Olympic Champions Join the Ice and Snow Season
This year’s ice and snow season also launched the public welfare activity “Ski with the Champions.” The first 10 children entering the Bird’s Nest ski slope each day can receive free coaching, and Olympic champion Xu Wenlong is among the coaching team. In addition, the Bird’s Nest has introduced a new “ski training slope” this year to meet the growing training needs of skiing enthusiasts, allowing them to enjoy one-on-one professional coaching within the city and truly experience the joy of skiing.
In addition to the presence of Olympic champions, the Beijing Curling Team has also come to the Bird’s Nest to support ice and snow sports. The main area of this year’s ice and snow season features an 800-square-meter standard curling rink, which has become another highlight. Many visitors have said that although they are familiar with curling, it was their first time standing on a standard curling sheet and personally experiencing the charm of “chess on ice.” All visitors to the ice and snow season can throw the curling stone three times for free.
Cutest Animals: Adorable Creatures Add Warmth to the Ice and Snow
The Magic Zoo, located next to the auxiliary ski area, has also become a highlight of this year’s ice and snow season. Strolling through the animal park, you can take photos with peacocks, interact closely with adorable animals, and visit the “Pet School.” Pigs, rabbits, parrots, alpacas, miniature horses, and fuzzy-tailed monkeys—these charming and magical creatures are sure to amaze you.
Most Diverse Activities: Fun-Filled Events Make the Ice and Snow Season Shine
To allow visitors to experience even more of the magic of ice and snow, the Bird’s Nest has organized various activities during the ice and snow season. These include official WeChat ticket giveaways, on-site prize-winning interactive activities, and exciting snow hunting performances. The recently concluded “Welcome the Olympics · Bird’s Nest Ice and Snow Orienteering Run” also creatively incorporated many popular ice and snow season activities, ensuring that participants and citizens had a fantastic time. At the Bird’s Nest Happy Ice and Snow Season, you might see costumed adventurers or competitive runners—it’s all part of the charm.
In recent years, as the largest snow-based public sports and fitness venue in Beijing, the Bird’s Nest has made over 1.4 million domestic and international visitors “fall in love” with ice and snow sports. The Bird’s Nest Happy Ice and Snow Season has become a renowned winter ice and snow attraction in Beijing.
Organizers stated that the 8th Bird’s Nest Happy Ice and Snow Season will continue until February 26. After the Spring Festival, all activities and performances within the ice and snow season will continue as scheduled without any reductions. “If you want to catch the tail end of the 2016 winter, the Bird’s Nest Happy Ice and Snow Season is your best choice,” said the ice and snow season operators confidently.