Skiing in China - Top 10 Ski Resorts in China

Top 1: Yabuli Ski Resort - The Most Sophisticated Ski Resort in China

The latitude is high in Yabuli, snow would last for about 150 days, November to the next March is the best skiing period in Yabuli Ski Resort. In the Qing Dynasty, it was a hunting ground for the emperors and nobles of the Manqing Dynasty. Surrounded by mountains, the forest is thick with deep snow and the scenery is quite splendid.

Now, in addition to serving as a training base for national skiers, Yabuli Ski Resort also serves as a training base for Antarctic explorers. Yabuli Ski Resort is praised as the "Snowland Mecca" for its’ thriving ski industry.

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Top 2: Changbaishan International Ski Resort - One of the Most Famous Snowfield

Wanda Ski Resort is located in the virgin forest of Changbai Mountain National Nature Reserve. It is the only ski resort with five rope clip ski lifts. It covers a total area of 6.34 square kilometers and is distributed in the east, west and north direction of the main peak. There are overall 43 ski runs in Changbai Mountain Ski Resort. The international standard single board U-groove field and Mogul field were also constructed here.

Changbaishan Ski Resort has the longest snow period, from mid-November to April. Even in spring, there are also abundant snow in the field, making it a paradise for skiers and wild snow lovers. If you're not that good at skiing and don't have a lot of interest in skiing. There are also many outdoor activities, such as Skyride, snowmobile, patent protector, etc. for you to enjoy at the Ski resort of Changbai Mountain.

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Top 3: Beijing Nanshan Ski Resort - Easily Access and a Great Place for New Beginners

Nanshan ski Resort is located at Miyun District on the northeast outskirts of the Capital. With convenient transportation, it only takes about 45 minutes to reach the ski resort from Beijing. Nanshan Ski Resort is the only winter resort in Beijing that integrates skiing, skating, ice climbing and other leisure sporty activities. The snow field is well-equipped, snow layer is thick and fluffy, trails are smooth. There are 25 trails, 180 skiing instructors and a snowboarding theme Park in the resort, making it a great place for beginners and children.

In Nanshan Ski Resort, you can not only experience the fun of playing snow and skiing, but also satisfy your taste buds with abundant delicious food.

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Top 4: Xiling Snow Mountain Ski Resort - the largest alpine ski resort in South China

Located in Dayi County only 110 km west from Chengdu, Xiling Snow Mountain Ski Resort is constructed on the hillside of the rare part of Xiling Snow Mountain, 2100-2800 meters above the sea. It’s reputed as the largest alpine ski resort in South China has a natural endowment as well as mature equipment and facilities for ski sports. There are 10 trails of international standard for beginners, intermediate and advanced skiers. Besides, visitors can also enjoy interesting snow activities such as snowmobile, Snakelike Sledge, Grass Skiing, Dog Sledding, etc.

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Top 5: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Ski Area - The "Warmest" Natural Alpine Ski Resort

Yulong Snow Mountain Ski Resort is located in Lijiang. It is the "warmest" natural alpine ski resort with beautiful scenery and good air quality. The Yulong Ski Resort offers alpine skiing and Primary Ski Slope (with a trainer), as well as three large ropeways.

The ski resort in Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is wide and open. The snow is pure, soft and without pollution. In Yulong Snow Mountain Ski Area, you can not only experience the fun of skiing, but also overlook to appreciate the scenery around the snow-capped mountains. You can enjoy both the splendid nature scenery of Lijiang and the fast and the fury of skiing. It is a leisure vacation resort and a paradise for snow lovers.

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Top 6: Zhangjiakou Wanlong Ski Resort - A Designated Ski Site for the 2022 Winter Olympics

Wanlong Ski Resort, one of the designated locations for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, is less than a 4 hour drive from the nation’s capital and one of the most popular ski resorts in the country. Compared with other ski resorts in and around Beijing, it has the most ski trails with varied pistes and stable snow quality. Its highest altitude is about 2110 meters above sea level, with a vertical drop of 550 meters.

As the first open ski resort in China, Wanlong Ski Resort has a unique natural resource with abundant snow. There are trails to suit most levels of skier, with a good mix of beginner, intermediate and advanced terrain.

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Top 7: Vanke Songhua Lake Ski Resort - Asia's Most Beautiful Ski Resort

Vanke Songhua Lake Ski Resort is located at the foot of the Green Mountain around Songhua Lake. With excellent snow quality, rich vegetation coverage and unique terrain, Songhua Lake Ski Resort is not only a good place for a family winter vacation but also a professional field for holding international competitions. The highest drop height is about 605m. The average annual ice and snow period in the region would last about 150 days and snow thickness can normally reach about 1 meter.

The ski resort was once the host of the 6th National Winter Games. There are multiple ski trails, among which the most prominent one is the circular off-road trail with a length of 5000 meters and a width of 4 meters. Every winter, water vapor from The Songhua River condenses on the top of the trees in the ski resorts, forming a unique rime ski trail.

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Top 8: Beidahu Ski Resort - Eligibility for Holding International Skiing Event

The highest peak of Beidahu Ski Resort is about 1400 meters above the sea level and the vertical drop of Alpine ski slope reaches 870 meters. With a maximum slope of 32 degrees, there are 19 alpine ski trails, 10km off-road ski trail, ski jump, freestyle skiing aerials area and snowboarding skills area snowboarding U-shape field, the freestyle skiing aerials area, snowboarding techniques area,etc.

It is the most comprehensive ski resort with the best resources, the largest scale, the most advanced equipment and the most complete functions in China. In winter you may have a chance to see the famous rime landscape and it is the most famous powder snow paradise in Asia.

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Top 9: Alshan Alpine Ski Resort - The Largest Freestyle Skiing Resort

Arshan Ski Resort is located on both sides of Wenquanjie District, Arshan City. It is composed of Xishan Skiing Competition Venue, the Training Field and Dongshan Ski Resort. It is a large multifunctional snow sports and recreation place. The Competition Venue and Training Field are built according to the international skiing standard, used for ski racing and training. The skiing field covers an area of about 5.5 square kilometers, mainly for cross-country skiing.

Dongshan Ski Resort has alpine downhill, medium and primary ski trails, as well as a double chair cableway, two pull rob-type towing ropeways and a simple towing ropeway. It covers an area of about 4 square kilometers. Alpine skiing is the main project, but visitors may also enjoy snowboarding here. Besides skiing, there are also snowmobile venues and snow tubing venues built to meet the entertainment needs of different enthusiasts, which are the main venues for tourism and skiing.

Alshan Alpine Ski Resort is the only ski resort in China which has a high-standard 5km cross-country skiing route starting and ending in the central square of the city and shooting range for winter games. At present, the field of freestyle skiing is the largest and most complete one in China.

Top 10: Silk Road Ski Resort in Urumqi

Located on the Tianshan Mountain range at 1,800 to 2,500 meters above sea level, Silk Road Ski Resort is the largest ski resort in northwest China. At present, it is one of the three major ski resorts in China, which can accommodate 10,000 people at the same time. It has built 8 primary, medium and senior ski trails, and 3 special ski and sightseeing cable cars that can reach the virgin forest directly.

There is also a coffee shop and a mini bar in the ski resort. Whether you are drinking hot coco inside the house or watching the scenery on the outdoor terrace, winter scenery there is always a masterpiece of nature.

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