On October 7, when the time hand points to the 100-day countdown to the 33rd Winter Universiade in Changchun 2027, Changchun will fully enter the "Big Winter Games time." In order to present a "simple, safe and wonderful" world-class ice and snow event, Changchun has laid a solid foundation for the event by improving the quality of venues, polished the background of the Spring City with urban renewal, conveyed the warm power with youthful volunteers, and participated with the enthusiasm of the whole people. In the promise of ice and snow, every standard venue is waiting for athletes to gallop, and every street and alley with exquisite beauties welcomes guests from all over the world. Thousands of citizens, young volunteers, and staff of the Winter Games are united in one heart and one mind, joining hands in a promise of youth and snow and ice.
Abandon large-scale demolition and construction, green frugality will benefit in the long run
In the Jilin Provincial Speed Skating Hall, the newly installed ethylene glycol green refrigeration system can effectively reduce the overall energy consumption by 20 to 30%. Hundreds of temperature sensors arranged under the ice surface can collect and monitor temperature data in real time and automatically adjust the refrigeration power; the Fifth Ring Stadium has brand-new seats, optimized athlete passages, and upgraded lighting and ice-making systems to undertake short-track speed skating and figure skating events; Lianhuashan Ski Resort, Jingyuetan Ski Resort and other snow venues have completed track repairs and snowmaking system debugging, and are waiting for the start of snow events...
To successfully host an international ice and snow event, professional venues are the core foundation. The Changchun Winter Games abandons large-scale demolition and construction, and adheres to the principle of no new construction, emphasis on quality improvement, and sustainability. All event venues rely on the renovation and upgrading of existing mature venues. After the competition, all the major venues and ski resorts that have been transformed and upgraded through "micro-plastic surgery" will be left to the citizens and young people, and will continue to play a role in professional training, event hosting, and mass sports development. This is Changchun's firm implementation of the concept of "simplicity, safety and excitement" for hosting games, and it is also a vivid interpretation of the long-term consideration of "promoting construction through competitions and benefiting the people after the games".
The renovation and upgrading of a series of venues fully demonstrates Changchun’s professional and mature ability to host competitions, and has also been highly recognized by the International University Sports Federation. Shen Zhen, chief sports officer of the FISU, once said: "The preparations for this Changchun Winter Games are all about using existing venues for renovation and transformation, which is very in line with the sustainable development strategy of the FISU." Renault Eide, chairman of the FISU, gave full affirmation: " Changchun’s preparations are impressive, and all aspects of venue construction, event organization, and service support have demonstrated professionalism. The FISU is confident that Changchun will host a successful Winter Games and looks forward to young athletes from all over the world leaving wonderful memories here.”
Finely shaping the city’s style and empowering development with “Musai Yingcheng”
In "Contemporary Camp City", Changchun relies on urban renewal and makes great efforts to purify, green, brighten and beautify the urban space, extending the welcoming atmosphere to every corner of the streets, parks, transportation hubs and historical districts, making cleanliness, elegance and vitality the normal background of the city. At the same time, a number of urban public spaces such as Nanhu Chunyu have made wonderful appearances, rail transit lines 5 and 7 have been put into operation, and infrastructure, ecological environment, and service quality have continued to improve.
Deeply engaged in ecological and livable construction, Changchun has woven 258 kilometers of urban green arteries, connecting 26 primary and secondary arteries such as Renmin Street, Xi'an Avenue, Xihuancheng Road, Nanhu Avenue, and Xinmin Street, creating a beautiful city. In order to ensure that the urban landscape is in the best condition during the Changchun Winter Games, Changchun City adheres to the maintenance principle of "repairing dry areas, improving quality and adding color", and carries out comprehensive pruning operations and all-round impurity removal and cleaning of green spaces. It also solidly promotes special actions to improve the environment of pocket parks, transforming small green spaces into livable paradises around citizens, improving the ecological value of the city, enhancing the sense of gain and happiness of citizens and tourists, and making the beauty of ecology become the moving background of the Changchun Winter Games.
"Everything you see, everything you feel, and everything your heart desires is a grand event." In Changchun, the atmosphere of the ice and snow festival can be felt and known. When walking on the streets and scenic spots of Changchun, the landscape sketches of the mascots "Ji Bing" and "Ji Xue" attract people to stop. The light pole flags form a "welcoming corridor", and the Changchun Winter Games emblem, slogans and other promotional slogans are displayed on the main streets and large screens in business districts. From Changchun Longjia International Airport to Changchun Railway Station, from major ski resorts to major university campuses, promotional posters, landscape sketches, and large promotional screens make the elements of the Changchun Winter Games "visible and within reach."
In the "Northeast Super League" competition, in the light and shadow feast of the Changchun Film Festival, and on major exhibition platforms such as China-ASEAN Expo, Changchun Lighting Expo, Automobile Expo, Agricultural Expo, etc., elements of the Changchun Winter Games continue to appear, be widely disseminated, and make wonderful appearances. Changchun uses sports as media and games to gather strength, and deeply integrates ice and snow events with automobile, optoelectronics, modern agriculture, and cultural tourism industries. It uses the event window to showcase Changchun's industrial vitality, open attitude and city charm, making ice and snow events a new engine that empowers the city's high-quality development.
The whole city gathers together and warmly invites everyone to attend the grand event
The 100-day countdown bell is about to strike the pride and expectation in the hearts of every Changchun citizen. The Changchun Winter Games is not only a competition venue for athletes, but also a festival for the entire city. As the event approaches, Changchun citizens, regardless of age or industry, are working together to welcome the international event at their doorstep as owners.
In the streets and alleys of the community, the atmosphere for everyone to welcome the game continues to heat up. Residents voluntarily participate in environmental cleaning, beautifying corridors, and preparing special cultural and artistic programs to welcome guests from afar; when walking on the streets, Changchun citizens will take the initiative to give directions and recommend attractions and food to tourists from other places when they meet them.
Across all walks of life, the city has gathered together to welcome the competition. Builders stick to the construction site and strive for excellence during the construction period; sanitation, bus, airport, and train station service personnel optimize service processes and polish reception details; merchants continue to optimize the business environment, adhere to honest operations, improve service quality, and create a comfortable and orderly consumption scene; taxi drivers actively sort out routes to event venues, transportation hubs, and urban cultural and tourism points, learn basic foreign affairs greetings, and keep the car clean and civilized on a regular basis Driving; scenic area commentators have deeply cultivated Changchun’s ice and snow culture, city history, event background knowledge, and learned multi-lingual explanations; all volunteers have gathered to participate in the training, deepened their service skills, and honed their volunteer qualities. They are ready to go with a youthful attitude, fully escorting event services, and conveying the warmth of Spring City... From the elderly to teenagers and children, from front-line builders to ordinary office workers, every expectation and every participation has become the most touching national unity in Spring City.
The 100-day sprint starts a new journey, and the ice and snow chase dreams towards the future. Standing at a new starting point with a countdown of 100 days, Changchun has complete venues, a radiant city, and the people are united. With the most dedicated service and the fullest enthusiasm for the city, Changchun is extending a sincere invitation to young people from all over the world to come to Changchun to attend a world-class ice and snow event.
