Recommended Famous Ski Resorts in China

There are several very famous ski resorts in China, which are good choices for skiing this winter. You can see if there are any ski resorts you want to go to. Here is an introduction to these ski resorts, as well as travel recommendations and transportation guides.

1、Qi Panshan Ski Resort (Shenyang)

Enjoy skiing and scenic views

Recommendation Index: ★★★★

Play Tips: Skiing, admiring snow sculptures, visiting the science and technology park

Shenyang Qi Panshan Ski Resort is located in Qi Panshan Scenic Area, northeast of Shenyang. It has become a large-scale ice and snow tourism destination in Northeast China with abundant projects and complete facilities. This year, Qi Panshan Ski Resort has undergone a new round of large-scale renovation, adding height, width and capacity to all ski slopes, building a 4-person aerial chairlift and a 680-meter long double aerial chairlift, and installing the most advanced modern snow transportation equipment “magic carpet” on each slope, reducing your waiting time.

Alternative Experience: While skiing, you can choose to visit the Shennong Science and Technology Sightseeing Garden in the scenic area, where you can fully experience the spring in winter. You can also visit the Guan Dong Film and Television City, the filming location of the TV series “Guan Dong Da Xian Sheng”, and participate in the International Ice and Snow Festival, Shengjing Lantern Festival and Guan Dong Temple Fair.

Transportation: Take a plane or train to Shenyang City and then take buses 168 and 331 to Qi Panshan Ski Resort.

2、Gongchangling Ski Resort (Liaoyang)

Passionate skiing years

Recommendation Index: ★★★★

Play Tips: Skiing, soaking in hot springs, visiting the leather market

Gongchangling Hot Spring Ski Resort is located in Tanghe Scenic Area, Gongchangling, Liaoyang, a national AAA-level tourist attraction in Liaoning Province. It is very close to Benxi City, Anshan, and Shenyang City. It has unique natural conditions and is the largest ski resort in Liaoning Province. The ski resort has various standard venues and professional ski slopes. There are many entertainment projects. It is worth mentioning that the ski resort has hired 4 national senior coaches and dozens of professional coaches. They can provide professional guidance and training for beginners who come to ski. There are also ski schools and member clubs.

Alternative Experience: Tanghe Hot Spring is open 24 hours a day. After skiing, a hot spring bath will make you feel refreshed and energetic. The mountaintop sightseeing coffee bar and Mongolian style park will allow you to experience the unique charm of the ski resort. Nearby there is Guangyou Temple and Tong Erbao Leather Market, allowing you to further understand the special charm of northern winter during your skiing break.

Transportation: Take a plane or train to Shenyang, take the Shen-Dan Expressway, follow the signs to Liaozhong, get off at Gongchangling Station, drive for about 15 minutes and turn right at the gas station.

3、Yabuli Ski Resort (Heilongjiang)

A paradise for enthusiasts

Recommendation Index: ★★★★★

Play Tips: Skiing, ice sculpture viewing, visiting Disney Ice and Snow Park

Mature competition experience and advanced and complete facilities in the ski resort make Yabuli one of the most popular competition venues for advanced skiers. For them, if they can safely ski down the advanced slopes in Yabuli, they can proudly call themselves skiing experts. Nine alpine ski slopes, seven cross-country ski slopes, six ski lifts, as well as international standard freestyle skiing jumps, 90-meter high alpine ski jumps and other competition facilities are all favored by extreme skiers pursuing competitive excitement.

Alternative Experience: After experiencing Yabuli skiing, you may want to go to Harbin, the ice sculpture kingdom, to experience the unique charm of Ice City. In Harbin, you can enjoy Christmas in the snow version of Christmas Village built by Santa Claus at Sun Island Snow Sculpture Expo; There are also beautiful castles made of ice and snow, and the dolphin-guided pirate ship has become a focus for tourists to take photos. The Disney Ice and Snow Park, full of childish innocence and romantic atmosphere, will leave you with the most unforgettable happy memories.

Transportation: Take a plane or train to Harbin City and then take a train or bus to Yabuli Ski Resort.

4、Longzhu Erlongshan (Heilongjiang)

Enjoy the ice and snow world

Recommendation Index: ★★★★★

Play Tips: Skiing, snow viewing, ice sculpture viewing, visiting the film base

Longzhu Erlongshan Ski Resort is located in Erlongshan Scenic Area, a national AAAA-level scenic spot. It is one of the SSS-level ski resorts in Heilongjiang Province. It is only 65 kilometers away from Harbin City. The ski resort covers a total area of 1.03 million square meters and has complete tourism service facilities. It has two large-scale beginner ski fields, one children’s ski field, eight beginner, intermediate and advanced ski slopes, and a snowboard-only track. It has four tow-type tourist ropeways and one aerial ropeway. The total length of the ski slopes is over 2,000 meters. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of nature in the ice and snow world.

Alternative Experience: In addition to skiing, you can also enjoy the beautiful snow scenery of Erlongshan, or visit the Pearl Island Film Base. The entire film city is built in imitation of the ancient style of the Tang Dynasty, making you feel as if you have arrived at the Water Margin of that time. You can also go to Harbin to see ice sculptures.

Transportation: Take a bus from Harbin City to Longzhu Erlongshan Ski Resort, which takes only one hour.

5、Wanlong Ski Resort

The earliest opening in China

Recommendation Index: ★★★★★

Play Tips: Skiing, watching ski competition performances

Due to the influence of local climate, Wanlong, located in Chongli County, Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, has a unique geographical location. The temperature drops to minus degrees in September every year, so Wanlong Ski Resort is also the earliest opening natural ski resort in China. The highest point is 2110.3 meters above sea level with a vertical drop of 550 meters. It has built 21 beginner, intermediate and advanced ski slopes with a total area of over 640,000 square meters. Matching the ski slopes, two double-seater chairlifts with a total carrying capacity of 1950 people/hour, two four-seater chairlifts with a speed of 2.25 meters/second, a total carrying capacity of 3100 people/hour, and a magic carpet specially equipped for beginners, which are more intimate designs, eliminating the fear of cable cars for beginner skiers.

Alternative Experience: Wanlong holds various skiing competitions every year. It is also a pleasure to watch the performances of top domestic and foreign players here without skiing.

Transportation: Self-driving for about 3 hours, take the Madiang-Badaling-Jingzhang Expressway-Zhangjiakou-Chongli line. There are shuttle buses to and from the ski resort from near Beijing Workers’ Stadium, but you must book in advance with the ski resort.

6、Dolomiti (Hebei)

A pure Italian style ski resort

Recommendation Index: ★★★★

Play Tips: Skiing, experiencing Italian style

The spectacular Dolomiti Mountains in northeastern Italy are the main part of the European Alps. The reason why this ski resort in Chongli is named Dolomiti is because it was jointly invested and built by Leitner, the world’s largest ski equipment manufacturer, and Dolomiti Super Ski, the world’s largest modern ski area operator (Italy). The place is full of Italian charm. Dolomiti Ski Resort covers an altitude from 1500 meters to 2174 meters, including 9 mountains above 2000 meters.

Alternative Experience: Chongli in winter is a kingdom of ice and snow. Tourism projects are all centered on the theme of ice and snow. In addition, local wild vegetables are a must-try, including bracken, dandelion, mushrooms, and yellow flowers.

Transportation: Take the Badaling Expressway-Jingzhang Expressway-Zhangjiakou-Chongli line (without passing through Chongli County). You can take the Beijing-Chicheng-Chongli line, which is a little farther but avoids traffic jams. The whole journey takes at most 4 hours.

7、Hulunbuir Nadamu (Inner Mongolia)

Double harvest of ice and snow customs

Recommendation Index: ★★★★★

Play Tips: Skiing, horseback riding, self-driving, enjoying Mongolian life

Yakeshi Phoenix Mountain Natural Ski Resort is located in Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It is the largest natural ski resort in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region with the most complete ski slope types, the richest snow sports projects and the longest ski season in China. The ski resort has a single-loop double-seater chairlift ropeway with a length of 800 meters and a carrying capacity of 500 people/hour. It is currently the most advanced ropeway in China. The total length of the six ski slopes is 5453 meters, divided into beginner, intermediate and advanced levels to meet the needs of skiers of different levels.

Alternative Experience: Now you can go there to catch the opening ceremony of the Inner Mongolia Ice and Snow Tourism Festival and Hulunbuir Ice and Snow Nadamu next Tuesday. The opening ceremony will include the folk activities of worshipping the Suluding Ice and Snow Altar, ethnic song and dance performances, ethnic clothing performances, and Hulunbuir ethnic folk parades. You can also visit local families to learn how to make milk tea and hand-grabbed meat, and taste Mongolian cuisine.

Transportation: Fly to Hailar or take a train to Yakeshi, which is one hour away. It takes 10 minutes from Yakeshi to the ski resort, or you can take a train directly to Yakeshi and then go to the ski resort. [Beijing Evening News]

8、Xiling Snow Mountain (Sichuan)

Modern enjoyment of ancient poems

Recommendation Index: ★★★

Play Tips: Skiing, taking the largest sightseeing cableway in Asia

Although there is no ship from Eastern Wu in front of it, the snow of Xiling still retains the charm of thousands of years ago. Xiling Snow Mountain Ski Resort is the largest natural ski resort in southern and western China. It is located in Xiling Snow Mountain National Scenic Area, Chengdu, Sichuan Province. It takes only two hours to drive from Chengdu. The ski resort has complete ski slopes and venues, which are in line with international standards. Advanced facilities imported from abroad ensure the quality of skiing. There are also more than 20 snow play projects, adding a different experience to the skiing journey.

Alternative Experience: There are vast primitive forests, steep cliffs and cliffs in the scenic area, which will allow you to feast your eyes. If you take the largest sightseeing cableway in Asia with your family and friends to enjoy the ever-changing mountain meteorological scenery such as sea of clouds, sunrise, forest Buddha’s light and yin-yang boundary, it will surely be a unique experience.

Transportation: A special bus to the scenic area departs from Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station at 9:00 and Jinsha Bus Station at 8:30.

9、Baiyun International Ski Resort (Xinjiang)

There are people living in the clouds

Recommendation Index: ★★★★

Play Tips: Skiing, admiring ethnic customs

It is located in Dongwan Village, Laohugou, Shuixigou Town, Urumqi County, 42 kilometers away from the center of Urumqi City. It is the closest South Mountain Scenic Area to Urumqi City. The ski resort currently has thirteen ski slopes, three large tow-type ropeways and two small tow-type ropeways. It has specially set up a 1000-meter long high-speed ski slope, two 1000-meter long fast ski slopes, three medium-speed ski slopes, two beginner ski slopes for beginners, and two elderly and children’s ski slopes for the elderly and children.

Alternative Experience: Taste Xinjiang specialties, watch authentic ethnic song and dance performances, and experience the beautiful local scenery. Places like Nanshan Scenic Area, Baiyanggou, Juhuatai and Shuixigou are all good choices.

Transportation: Take a bus from Urumqi South Suburban Passenger Station to Shuixigou.