The Beijing Winter Olympics venues are nicknamed Ice Ribbon, Ice Cube, Ice Sail, Ice Linghua, Snow Flying Sky, Snow Dragon, Snow Flying Swallow, Snow Ruyi, Ice Jade Ring, etc.
The nickname of the National Speed ??Skating Stadium "Ice Ribbon" has long been known to every household. The 22 ribbon-shaped glass decorative strips on the exterior wall of the venue have made it a landmark building of the Beijing Winter Olympics. The "Ice Ribbon" not only has a unique and exquisite appearance, but also has the largest full-ice surface design in Asia, with an ice surface area of ??12,000 square meters.
In response to the "Ice Ribbon", the "Water Cube" of the National Aquatics Center was transformed, and the "Ice Cube" was born. The "Ice Cube", which is about to become a Double Olympics venue, is the first venue in the world to realize the conversion of water to ice. ?
As a "neighbor" of the National Aquatics Center, the National Stadium is also a member of the "Ice Family". In August this year, the National Stadium solicited nicknames from all over the world, and "Ice Sail" finally stood out. Standing on the Olympic Tower and looking out, the National Stadium looks like a giant sailing ship. Facing the Beijing Winter Olympics, this sailing ship sets sail again. ?
On the southeast side of Wukesong Stadium, the newly built Wukesong Ice Sports Center is eye-catching. The place seems to be wrapped in countless falling snowflakes, hence the nickname "Binglinghua". ?
The Shougang Ski Jump, not far from the "Ice Linghua", is the first permanently preserved ski jump in the world. As the first newly completed competition venue in the Beijing competition area, it is known as the "crystal slipper" and has already become a place for Internet celebrities to check in. Later it had a new, more pleasant name - "Xue Feitian". ?
In the Yanqing Division, the names "Xueyoulong" and "Xuefeiyan" are both inherited from ancient legends. The "Snow Dragon" of the National Snowmobile and Sled Center is based on the Chinese cultural totem "dragon". The entire track looks like a dragon entrenched in the mountains. "Flying Swallow" is regarded as an auspicious bird. Starting from the top platform of the National Alpine Ski Center, at a glance, it looks like a swallow spreading its wings and about to fly. Therefore, "Snow Flying Swallow" also carries auspicious meanings. ?
In the Zhangjiakou competition area, the National Ski Jumping Center, whose design is inspired by the traditional Chinese cultural image "Ruyi", is breathtaking. Unlike previous Winter Olympics, the ski jumping track was built with dirt built on top of the mountain. The "Xue Ruyi" track is set up in a valley, which reduces the use of expensive windproof facilities and allows you to overlook the ruins of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall from the starting point. ?
At the top of "Snow Ruyi", the elevated pedestrian passage connecting the National Biathlon Center, National Cross-Country Skiing Center and other Olympic venues is nicknamed the "Ice Jade Ring". "Snow Ruyi" joins hands with "Ice Jade Ring" to spread the beauty of China to the world.
The design inspiration of Snow Ruyi
The design inspiration of the National Ski Jumping Center comes from the traditional Chinese auspicious ornament "Ruyi". From the top of the ring to the cross-section line and the bottom stand, it perfectly fits the S-shaped curve of "Ruyi" and is called "Snow Ruyi".
This not only reflects the dynamics of sports architecture, but also highlights Chinese cultural elements. In addition, the "Xue Ruyi" summit club that resembles Xiangyun will also bring a unique perspective to the audience.
Reference for the above content? China News Service-Winter Olympics 100 Questions | What are the nicknames of the Beijing Winter Olympics venues?