Beijing 2022: The most beautiful images of the opening ceremonies

04 February 2022, China, Peking: Olympics: Opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium "Bird's Nest". Dancers perform during the opening ceremony. The Beijing Winter Olympics will take place from 04-20.02.2022. Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa Where: Peking, China When: 04 Feb 2022 Credit: Michael Kappeler/DPA/Cover Images **ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE UK AND USA**

Relive the opening of the Olympic Winter Games in Beijing, China.

  • 04 February 2022, China, Peking: Olympics: Opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium “Bird’s Nest”. Dancers perform during the opening ceremony. The Beijing Winter Olympics will take place from 04-20.02.2022. Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa Where: Peking, China When: 04 Feb 2022 Credit: Michael Kappeler/DPA/Cover Images **ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE UK AND USA**
  • Opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium “Bird’s Nest”. Artists perform at the opening ceremony. The Beijing Winter Olympics will take place from 04-20.02.2022. Photo: Robert Michael/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa Where: Peking, China When: 04 Feb 2022 Credit: Robert Michael/DPA/Cover Images **ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE UK AND USA**
  • Opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium “Bird’s Nest”. View of the Olympic rings during the opening ceremony. Where: Peking, China When: 04 Feb 2022 Credit: Michael Kappeler/DPA/Cover Images **ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE UK AND USA**
  • Opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium “Bird’s Nest”. View of the Olympic rings during the opening ceremony. Where: Peking, China When: 04 Feb 2022 Credit: Michael Kappeler/DPA/Cover Images **ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE UK AND USA**
  • 04 February 2022, China, Peking: Olympics: Opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium “Bird’s Nest”. People perform during the opening ceremony. Beijing Winter Olympics will be held from 04-20.02.2022. Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa Where: Peking, China When: 04 Feb 2022 Credit: Michael Kappeler/DPA/Cover Images **ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE UK AND USA**
  • 04 February 2022, China, Peking: Olympics: Opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium “Bird’s Nest”. Women perform during the show. Winter Olympics in Beijing will be held from 04-20.02.2022. Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa Where: Peking, China When: 04 Feb 2022 Credit: Michael Kappeler/DPA/Cover Images **ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE UK AND USA**
  • 04 February 2022, China, Peking: Olympics: Opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium “Bird’s Nest”. People perform with the Olympic mascot Bing Dwen Dwen. Beijing Winter Olympics will be held from 04-20.02.2022. Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa Where: Peking, China When: 04 Feb 2022 Credit: Michael Kappeler/DPA/Cover Images **ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE UK AND USA**
  • 04 February 2022, China, Peking: Olympics: Opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium “Bird’s Nest”. Dancers perform during the opening ceremony. The Beijing Winter Olympics will take place from 04-20.02.2022. Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa Where: Peking, China When: 04 Feb 2022 Credit: Michael Kappeler/DPA/Cover Images **ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE UK AND USA**
  • Opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium “Bird’s Nest”. Dancers perform during the opening ceremony. The Beijing Winter Olympics will take place from 04-20.02.2022. Where: Peking, China When: 04 Feb 2022 Credit: Michael Kappeler/DPA/Cover Images **ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE UK AND USA**
  • Opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium “Bird’s Nest”. View into the illuminated arena. Photo: Peter Kneffel/dpa Where: Peking, China When: 04 Feb 2022 Credit: Peter Kneffel/DPA/Cover Images **ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE UK AND USA**
  • Opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium “Bird’s Nest”. Dancers perform at the opening ceremony. The Beijing Winter Olympics will take place from 04-20.02.2022. Photo: Robert Michael/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa Where: Peking, China When: 04 Feb 2022 Credit: Robert Michael/DPA/Cover Images **ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE UK AND USA**
  • Opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium “Bird’s Nest”. Dancers perform at the opening ceremony. The Beijing Winter Olympics will take place from 04-20.02.2022. Photo: Robert Michael/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa Where: Peking, China When: 04 Feb 2022 Credit: Robert Michael/DPA/Cover Images **ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE UK AND USA**
  • 04 February 2022, China, Peking: Olympics: Opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium “Bird’s Nest”. Spectators waiting in the stands before the opening ceremony. The Beijing Winter Olympics will take place from 04-20.02.2022. Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa Where: Peking, China When: 04 Feb 2022 Credit: Michael Kappeler/DPA/Cover Images **ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE UK AND USA**
  • Opening ceremony in the Olympic stadium “Bird’s Nest”. The Chinese flag is carried into the stadium. The Beijing Winter Olympics will take place from 04.02.-20.02.2022. Photo: Robert Michael/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa Where: Peking, China When: 04 Feb 2022 Credit: Robert Michael/DPA/Cover Images **ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE UK AND USA**
  • Opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium “Bird’s Nest”. View of the Chinese flag and the overlay “24th Beijing China” on the screen. Photo: Peter Kneffel/dpa Where: Peking, China When: 04 Feb 2022 Credit: Peter Kneffel/DPA/Cover Images **ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE UK AND USA**