Olympic Villages for Beijing 2022 officially open

A journalist takes pictures of the mix zone of the Olympic Village for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Zhangjiakou, North China's Hebei Province, Jan. 27, 2022. Olympic Villages for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in downtown Beijing, the Chinese capital's Yanqing district and Hebei province's Zhangjiakou officially opened their doors to athletes and team officials for the Games on Thursday. (Xinhua/Xiong Qi)

BEIJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Olympic Villages for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in downtown Beijing, the Chinese capital's Yanqing district and Hebei province's Zhangjiakou officially opened their doors to athletes and team officials for the Games on Thursday.

Zhang Guannan, member of the operation team for Beijing Olympic Village, said the complex will house about 1,000 athletes and team officials from 44 countries and regions.

He added that in addition to quality accomodation services, the village also has fitness, entertainment and health care facilities to meet the needs of athletes and officials. A total of 678 dishes will be offered in a rotation with some featuring special options for the upcoming Chinese New Year.

Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., Chairman of the International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission for Beijing 2022, lauded the "wonderful facilities" in the village during his visit, adding that the athletes are very lucky to compete at Beijing 2022 in an excellent and safe setting. 

A volunteer talks to residents of the Olympic Village for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in downtown Beijing, China, Jan. 27, 2022. Olympic Villages for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in downtown Beijing, the Chinese capital's Yanqing district and Hebei province's Zhangjiakou officially opened their doors to athletes and team officials for the Games on Thursday. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

Volunteers are seen at the Olympic Village for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in downtown Beijing, China, Jan. 27, 2022. Olympic Villages for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in downtown Beijing, the Chinese capital's Yanqing district and Hebei province's Zhangjiakou officially opened their doors to athletes and team officials for the Games on Thursday. (Xinhua/Xiong Qi)

Picture taken on Jan. 27 shows the Olympic Village for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in downtown Beijing, China. Olympic Villages for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in downtown Beijing, the Chinese capital's Yanqing district and Hebei province's Zhangjiakou officially opened their doors to athletes and team officials for the Games on Thursday. (Xinhua/Xiong Qi)

Picture taken on Jan. 27 shows flags of delegations are raised at the Olympic Village for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in downtown Beijing, China. Olympic Villages for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in downtown Beijing, the Chinese capital's Yanqing district and Hebei province's Zhangjiakou officially opened their doors to athletes and team officials for the Games on Thursday. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

A volunteer takes pictures of a map of the Olympic Village for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in downtown Beijing, China, Jan. 27, 2022. Olympic Villages for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in downtown Beijing, the Chinese capital's Yanqing district and Hebei province's Zhangjiakou officially opened their doors to athletes and team officials for the Games on Thursday. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

A shuttle bus arrives at the Village Pass center in the Olympic Village for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in downtown Beijing, China, Jan. 27, 2022. Olympic Villages for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in downtown Beijing, the Chinese capital's Yanqing district and Hebei province's Zhangjiakou officially opened their doors to athletes and team officials for the Games on Thursday. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

Picture taken on Jan. 27 shows the Olympic Village for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in downtown Beijing, China. Olympic Villages for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in downtown Beijing, the Chinese capital's Yanqing district and Hebei province's Zhangjiakou officially opened their doors to athletes and team officials for the Games on Thursday. (Xinhua/Xiong Qi)

Picture taken on Jan. 27 shows the Olympic Village for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in downtown Beijing, China. Olympic Villages for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in downtown Beijing, the Chinese capital's Yanqing district and Hebei province's Zhangjiakou officially opened their doors to athletes and team officials for the Games on Thursday. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

Members of the Chinese Delegation arrive at the Olympic Village for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Zhangjiakou, North China's Hebei Province, Jan. 27, 2022. Olympic Villages for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in downtown Beijing, the Chinese capital's Yanqing district and Hebei province's Zhangjiakou officially opened their doors to athletes and team officials for the Games on Thursday. (Xinhua/Xiong Qi)

Members of the Chinese Delegation arrive at the Team Processing Center of the Olympic Village for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Zhangjiakou, North China's Hebei Province, Jan. 27, 2022. Olympic Villages for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in downtown Beijing, the Chinese capital's Yanqing district and Hebei province's Zhangjiakou officially opened their doors to athletes and team officials for the Games on Thursday. (Xinhua/Xiong Qi)

Picture taken on Jan. 27 shows flags of delegations are raised at the Olympic Village for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in downtown Beijing, China. Olympic Villages for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in downtown Beijing, the Chinese capital's Yanqing district and Hebei province's Zhangjiakou officially opened their doors to athletes and team officials for the Games on Thursday. (Xinhua/Xiong Qi)