It’s almost winter, and friends around Hubei don’t know what to do in winter. Hot springs are boring. So are there any other entertainment options? This can be clearly told to you, there really are, that is skiing. Go skiing in Shennongjia, it is said that the best place to ski in Shennongjia is the Shennongjia International Ski Resort, so if you want to go on a self-driving tour, how to get there? Below is a simple introduction.
1、Field Introduction
Why go skiing in Shennongjia?
“There is Yabuli in the north, and Shennongjia in the south”, Shennongjia International Ski Resort is known as “the most suitable ski resort in the south”. It is located in Niuchangping, Hongping Town, Shennongjia Forestry District, with an altitude of 2,300 meters. The average monthly temperature in the ski resort in winter is -4℃, and the annual snow cover time is about 100 days. You can sunbathe in the warm sun while gliding on the delicate snow. It’s “a flying feeling!” It’s not as cold as the north, and it’s geographically closer to the south. It is an ideal destination for skiing in the south. 28 kilometers away, there is Muyu Provincial Tourism Resort, which is very suitable for self-driving vacation.
2、Basic Information
Attraction Name: Shennongjia International Ski Resort.
Detailed Address: Niuchangping, Hongping Town, Shennongjia Forestry District, Hubei Province.
Opening Hours: 8:30-17:00.
Parking Lot: Free parking.
3、Self-Driving Traffic
– Starting from Wuhan, take the Han-Yi Expressway for 3.5 hours to Yichang, then take the Yi-Ba Expressway to exit at Xingshan, and drive along the Shen-Yi High-Grade Tourism Highway for about 2.5 hours to reach the International Ski Resort.
– Starting from Yichang and Jingzhou, take the Yi-Ba Expressway for 2 hours to exit at Xingshan, and drive along the Shen-Yi High-Grade Tourism Highway for about 2.5 hours to reach the International Ski Resort.
– Starting from Xiangyang, take the Ma-An Expressway for 2.5 hours to Fangxian County, and drive along the Wu-Shen High-Grade Tourism Highway for about 2.5 hours to reach the International Ski Resort.
– Starting from Shiyan, drive along the Wu-Shen High-Grade Tourism Highway for about 4.5 hours to reach the International Ski Resort.
– Starting from Hanzhong and Ankang in Shaanxi Province, take the Ma-An Expressway for 2 hours to Fangxian County, and drive along the Wu-Shen High-Grade Tourism Highway for about 2.5 hours to reach the International Ski Resort.
4、Free Transportation
Shennongjia Airport – Shennongjia International Ski Resort, 40 kilometers, taxi takes about 1 hour and costs about 150 yuan.
Bus: Wuhan/Yichang/Xiangyang/Xingshan/Xi’an/-Shennongjia Passenger Station (Songbai Town).
Bus: Yichang Bus Passenger Transportation Center – Muyu Passenger Station, ticket price 68 yuan 9:30, 12:30, 14:30 (three trips).
Bus: Shennongjia Passenger Station (Songbai Town) – Muyu Passenger Station, ticket price 30 yuan, journey takes about 2 and a half hours.
Shuttle Bus (Shennongjia Muyu Town Gas Station – Shennongjia International Ski Resort) 8:00, 13:00 (two trips), 40 kilometers, journey takes about 65 minutes.
Shuttle Bus Return (Shennongjia International Ski Resort – Shennongjia Muyu Town) 11:30, 16:30 (two trips).
5、Ticket Information
Ticket Price: Double ski package: unlimited skiing ticket + full set of ski equipment 256 yuan, unlimited skiing ticket + basic ski equipment 180 yuan
Equipment Rental Fee Details: Ski + ski boots + ski boots 180 yuan per day (200 yuan per day during holidays), ski wear 70 yuan per set, ski gloves 16 yuan per pair, locker 25 yuan per piece, helmet 28 yuan per piece, ski goggles 28 yuan per pair, coaching fee: 200 yuan per person per hour, individual equipment 100 yuan per day (200 yuan per day during holidays).
Snow Entertainment Projects: Snow tube 80 yuan for half an hour, snow sled 60 yuan per time, snowmobile 50 yuan per person for 5 minutes, hot air balloon 120 yuan per person per time, snow off-road vehicle 100 yuan for 10 minutes for 2 people.
Highlights: Large scale, high altitude, excellent snow quality, comprehensive functions, Shennongjia International Ski Resort covers an area of 19.17 square kilometers, with 8 different types of ski slopes for beginners, intermediate and advanced levels, with a total length of over 7,000 meters, one chairlift, two magic carpets, and three tow rope lifts, which can accommodate 3,000 people for snow activities at the same time, with a maximum daily reception capacity of nearly 10,000 people.
Service Hall: The two-story ski service hall with an area of 5,200㎡ provides services such as ski registration, ski equipment rental, changing rooms, dining, shopping, leisure, etc. for tourists.
6、Skiing Strategy
Skiing Process:
First, go to the service desk to register a card, pay a deposit of 500 yuan, and use the card to collect ski wear, gloves and locker keys at the clothing rental counter, then go to collect helmets and goggles, then go to the locker area to put on ski wear and store your personal belongings in the safe, queue downstairs to the shoe storage area, change into slippers and then enter the ski shoe collection area, collect ski shoes two sizes larger than usual, for example, if you wear size 36 shoes, take size 38 ski shoes, put on ski shoes and throw slippers into the collection box, then walk forward to collect skis and ski poles, then go out to the ski area, put on skis and you can start skiing. If this is your first time skiing, be sure to hire a coach. After returning the equipment, you must swipe your card to confirm, and finally settle the bill at the general service desk.
Snow Entertainment Projects: In addition to alpine skiing and snowboarding, the ski resort also offers a variety of snow entertainment projects such as snowmobile, snow tube, snow tank, snow sled, snow saucer, and ice bumper cars.
Skiing Dining: There is a restaurant on the second floor, with a unified price of 38 yuan per person for meals, and a small shop where you can buy drinks.
Tips: Bring your own ski gloves and sunglasses, which can save you 16+28 yuan, sunglasses are essential because the light on the snow is dazzling and you can’t open your eyes. It is best to go early, as people who arrive at noon may have to wait in line.
7、Accommodation Recommendations
Skiing Accommodation: Next to the Shennongjia International Ski Resort is the International Ski Resort Holiday Hotel. Alternatively, you can stay in Muyu Town, 28 kilometers away, where there are star-rated hotels and numerous guesthouses.
There is also the Arcadia Forest Hotel, next to the Longjiangping International Ski Resort, with night skiing available until 11:30pm.
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