People visit the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, capital of China, July 9, 2022. The National Speed Skating Oval, also known as the "Ice Ribbon," opened to the public on Saturday. (ZHANG CHENGLIN / XINHUA)

BEIJING - Beijing 2022 speed skating venue, the National Speed Skating Oval, also known as the "Ice Ribbon" opened to the public on Saturday.

Visitors can take photos with Beijing 2022 mascot Bing Dwen Dwen and a tour around the Champions Wall. They can also enjoy a skating experience on the "fastest ice" at sea level of 12,000 square meters in area.

The stadium also keeps the medal podium for visitors to experience the award ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games for a price of 40 RMB (about US$6.6).  

A tourist takes photos at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, capital of China, July 9, 2022. The National Speed Skating Oval, also known as the "Ice Ribbon," opened to the public on Saturday. (JU HUANZONG/ XINHUA)

Photo taken on July 9, 2022 shows the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, capital of China, July 9, 2022. The National Speed Skating Oval, also known as the "Ice Ribbon," opened to the public on Saturday. (JU HUANZONG/ XINHUA)

Tourists skate at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, capital of China, July 9, 2022. The National Speed Skating Oval, also known as the "Ice Ribbon," opened to the public on Saturday. (ZHENG CHENLIN / XINHUA)