Turning chilly thrills into cool profits

As a recreational haven for Beijing's residents, the Olympic Forest Park in the north of the city is a living and breathing legacy of the 2008 Summer Games. Now, the park has more chilly thrills to offer as it plays a part in preparations for the 2022 Winter Games.

Since opening in November, outdoor skating rink Aosen Ice World has been thronged every weekend until sunset with kids, families and couples.

The growing participation in ice and snow activities in Beijing is evident at packed commercial rinks across the capital as the nation strives to reach a target of involving 300 million people in winter sports by 2022.