From the century-old ice of Shichahai to the Olympic-caliber rinks of the Ice Cube, Beijing's skating culture is thriving once again. We follow the city's frozen rhythms—meeting retirees who greet the dawn on skates, young students inspired by the Winter Games, and the heir to a time-honored blade-sharpening craft. Four years after Beijing 2022, ice sports have moved beyond the Olympic stage and into everyday life—becoming a defining pulse of the capital’s winter identity.