Top 10 Ski Resorts In China

by, China.org.cn

The ten ski resorts China.org.cn has selected for you here, can all claim unique characteristics. Some of them feature excellent snow quality, whereas others feature superb service. Third ones might stand out because of their amazing surroundings. No matter whether you are a winter vacation lover or not, you can definitely find a holiday spot to your liking among the following ten.

   Huaibei International Ski Resort in Beijing 北京怀北国际滑雪场

Huaibei International Ski Resort in Beijing [shop.zijiayoucn.com]

Built in 2000, Beijing Huaibei International Ski Resort is one of the earliest ski resorts in Beijing. Located in Huairou District, also known as the backgarden of Beijing, the ski resort features superb facilities as well as amazing scenery.

Featuring one advanced slope, three medium-level ones and four beginner-level pistes, the resort caters to ski lovers from all levels. In addition, the safety system is in accordance with European standards and there is somebody present at every 50 meters should you require any help. The resort also offers a great variety of snow activities, including snowmobile rides, archery on the snow, and horse-drawn sled rides.

Website: hbski.com

   Nanshan Ski Resort in Beijing 北京南山滑雪场

Nanshan Ski Resort in Beijing [geolocation.ws]

Covering an area of 4000 mu (267 hectares), Beijing Nanshan Ski Resort is an all-year-round Beijing holiday resort. With its beautiful panorama, the resort makes for a great place to ski in winter, enjoy the natural scenery in spring, play water games in summer, and pluck fruits in autumn.

Located in the south of the Miyun District, the resort features 11 slopes that suit people from beginner-level to the more advanced one. Furthermore, it was the first resort to introduce snowboarding in China. A snowboarding piste was built to the standards of Europe’s Mellow Park, in cooperation with Austrian MELLOW Company.

Website: nanshanski.com

   Emei Mountain Ski Resort in Sichuan 四川峨嵋山滑雪场

Emei Mountain Ski Resort in Sichuan [travel.fengniao.com]

Built in 1998, it was the first ski resort in Sichuan. As it is situated in the well-known Emei Mountain Scenic Area, it can boast some absolutely breathtaking scenery. Although not too big, the resort has imported its advanced facilities from Austria, as well as provided numerous activities, including a snowball fight-area and an ice sculpture-area.

More importantly, the yearly ice festival forms a highlight, turning the resort into a huge carnival. The festival consists of many interesting activities, including mountainbiking, skiing performances, dog-drawn sled rides and tug-of-war. In addition, Emei Mountain is well known for its hot springs. After enjoying a day of skiing, you can relax and allow for your body to relax. It will make you feel like you’ve been swept off to some magical fairytale land.

   Tianshan Mountain International Ski Resort in Xinjiang 新疆天山滑雪场

Tianshan Mountain International Ski Resort in Xinjiang [xj8888666.com]

Located at some 80 km from Urumqi, Tianshan International Ski Resort is the largest ski resort in Xinjiang. It is a multifaceted place, featuring skiing competitions, ski training, travel and culture. The snow at the altitude of 2400 meters is 1.5 meters deep and of very pure and natural quality.

The ski equipment hall covers an area of 21,000 square meters, making it the largest in China. The resort’s No.1 slope stretches out across 1.8 kilometers, the largest professional one found in Xinjiang. The difference in height between the highest racetrack and the lowest one can reach up to 1200 meters, making them suitable for holding international skiing events. Moreover, the resort offers alpine skiing, freestyle jumping, horse riding, tennis, a local culture street, and other interesting activities, in order to express the culture of western China while at the same time providing entertainment.

Website: xj8888666.com

   Alshan Skiing Resort in Inner Mongolia 内蒙古阿尔山滑雪场

Alshan Skiing Resort in Inner Mongolia [bbs.voc.com.cn]

Located in Alshan City, Inner Mongolia, the Alshan Skiing Resort is one of the best ski resorts in China, featuring the widest range of activities. Surrounded by tree-clad mountains, it is a natural oxygen bar, offering great and refreshing air. The slopes cover an area of 6,000 square meters and can accommodate 4000 ski lovers. A training center was constructed based on international competition standards and was one of the training bases for the Chinese Olympic skiing team.

The resort is divided into two parts: The West Hill Ski Terrain for ski racing and training; the East Hill Terrain for just plain fun. The West Hill Terrain is built in accordance with the standards for international ski racing, suitable for competition and training. This part covers around 5.5 square kilometers with great many alpine and cross country trails. The trails are connected to a hot spring area, featuring a perfect combination of icy cold and boiling hot. In addition, you can also find some local activities such as horse racing, wrestling and hunting on the resort’s entertainment menu.

   Yulong Skiing Resort in Yunnan 云南玉龙雪山滑雪场

Yulong Skiing Resort in Yunnan [lijiangdiy.com]

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Yulong Xue Shan), located near Lijiang, is the southernmost glacier found in the northern hemisphere. Its tallest peak has an altitude of 5,596 meters, which is said to be the world’s most difficult climb and thus to this day remains a virgin peak. The ski resort is located at an altitude of 4500m to 4700m and covered in snow all-year-long.

Featuring excellent snow quality and long snow season, it attracts countless ski lovers from all over the world. In order to provide the best conditions, the resort bought snowmaker from the United States and snow grooming machine from Canada.

   Wanlong Ski Resort in Hebei 河北崇礼万龙滑雪场

Wanlong Ski Resort in Hebei [lvren.com]

Located in Chongli County of Zhanjiakou City, Hebei Province, at 249 kilometers from Beijing City, Wanlong Ski Resort is one of the newest skiing destinations in China. At this moment, the Wanlong ski resort features 22 trails, which are suited for skiers from the beginner- to advanced-levels. The excellent natural snow and the superb added snow from the resort’s imported snow making system, make it the earliest resort to open its gates to the public in winter.

The 2,600 square meters assortment of amenities has been equipped with an advanced electronic charge system, and the 1,400 square meters restaurant provides soft lounge music as well as an amazing vista from its windows, making it an excellent place for people to take a break from the cold outside. A lot of professional ski teams from all over China, Japan and South Korea, have the resort as their training base.

Website: wlski.com

   Beidahu Ski Resort in Jilin 吉林北大湖滑雪场

Beidahu Ski Resort in Jilin [jutuw.com]

Located at 53 kilometers from downtown Jilin, Beidahu Ski Resort integrates travel, competition and training. Once serving as the host venue of China’s 8th, 9th and 12th National Winter Games, the resort features excellent snow and fabulous scenery. The number of snow days reaches up to 160 annually and the snow can be as deep as 1.5 meters at a height of more than 1,000 meters.

Additionally, the resort boasts picturesque rime scenery. The beautiful Jilin rime is regarded as one of China’s four natural wonders – along with the Guilin landscape of mountains and waters in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region; the Stone Forest in Yunnan province; and the Three Gorges along the Yangtze River.