Snow and ice activities see growing popularity in capital city

Dongbeiwang Central Primary School might not be the most famous in Beijing, but when it comes to winter sports activities, it is a pioneer.

In November last year, the first mobile ice rink on a school campus in the capital was installed, and for the first time, skating became part of the city's physical education curriculum.

"In the past, sports activities were always the same throughout the year. The introduction of skating really excited the students," said Li Chunsong, director of the school's general office.