The 4th Beijing-Zhangjiakou Sports, Culture and Tourism Belt Development Exchange Activity took place in Zhangjiakou city, Hebei province, on Saturday, with the aim of collectively promoting the sports, cultural and tourism sectors in Beijing and Zhangjiakou.

During the event, Yanqing and Mentougou districts in Beijing, alongside Zhangjiakou city, showcased and highlighted their distinctive resources in sports, culture and tourism through various artistic forms such as singing, dancing, and sketches.

At the site, the culture and tourism departments of Zhangjiakou city and its counties, along with enterprises, signed cooperation agreements with the cultural and tourism bureaus and companies of Beijing.

Moreover, industry associations from Zhangjiakou city, Yanqing district, Mentougou district, Ulanqab city in Inner Mongolia autonomous region and Datong city in Shanxi province signed a pact on tourist transportation, set to propel the tourism industry's growth in neighboring cities along the Beijing-Zhangjiakou Sports, Culture and Tourism Belt.

The construction of the Beijing-Zhangjiakou Sports, Culture and Tourism Belt has driven the deep integration between the two cities over the past three years. Together, Beijing and Zhangjiakou have co-hosted more than 300 sports, cultural and tourism events. Additionally, they have introduced four tourist routes, including "Zhangjiakou city to Yanqing district", "Beijing to Zhangjiakou Huailai county", and "Capital airport to Chongli district", attracting a total of 14.6 million visitors from Beijing.

As the host of this year's event, Zhangjiakou has achieved significant milestones in areas such as Winter Olympics venue utilization, cultural and tourism project development, and the integrated advancement of sports, culture, and tourism.

The city has hosted 715 events, including the FIS Snowboard Parallel Slalom Asia Cup, the 14th National Winter Games for Nordic Combined, Ski Jumping, and the 168 Super Off-Road Race, striving to establish itself as a hub for high-end sports events.

By hosting 260 conferences and exhibitions, conducting 92 rounds of themed educational activities on Winter Olympics culture, ice and snow culture, and holding 300 cultural tourism events, Zhangjiakou is committed to ensuring the year-round operation of Winter Olympics venues, thereby fostering the sustainable utilization of Winter Olympics heritage.

Situated in the northwestern part of Hebei province and serving as a host city for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, Zhangjiakou boasts a diverse array of cultural and tourism resources. It is renowned as a summer retreat destination and a world-renowned skiing tourism hub. Visitors can explore the ancient Great Wall, wander through the historic Taizi City, ascend the verdant Cuiyun Hill, partake in horseback riding on the expansive Bashang Grassland and enjoy leisurely cruises on the vast Kulun Nur Lake.