Four years after dazzling the world at Beijing 2022, Chongli’s Olympic legacy is melting into something even cooler – a year-round winter economy that’s rewriting the rules of sustainable sports tourism. 🏔️✨
Hotels Where Champions Slept
Those iconic Olympic venues? They’re now snow-globe-worthy hotels where you can sleep in rooms that once housed gold medalists. Pro tip: The former athletes’ village now serves hot cocoa with mountain views! ☕🏂
Ski Runs → Classroom Slopes
Chongli’s world-class courses aren’t just for pros anymore. Local schools now include ‘slope physics’ in their curriculum, while international training camps attract talent from Switzerland to Chile. 🌍⛷️
The ¥10 Billion Snowball Effect
This winter sports Mecca now contributes 37% of Zhangjiakou’s GDP. From artisanal ski gear workshops to apres-sky livehouses, Chongli proves Olympic investments can create decades of opportunities. 💰🔥
As climate challenges reshape winter sports, Chongli’s blueprint shows how host cities can turn fleeting global moments into lasting local impact. Who’s ready for the 2026 season? 🎿🌟
