Best Ski Resorts in Beijing: A Comprehensive Guide

Looking for the best ski resorts in Beijing? Look no further! We recommend checking out Nanshan Ski Resort, Shijingshan Ski Resort, Huaibei International Ski Resort, and Lotus Mountain Ski Resort. Each resort offers unique experiences and amenities. Read on for more details.

1、Nanshan Ski Resort

Shred the slopes on a snowboard

If you have a good impression of Nanshan Ski Resort, then you have even more to look forward to this year. Not only does it have professional skiing equipment, but it also provides the most comfortable and personalized services. For those snowboard enthusiasts who “suffer and enjoy” the sport, the most exciting news is that the world-famous snowboard park – “Mellow Park” – will be entering Nanshan Ski Resort. There are three large jumps, six uniquely shaped rails, and a huge snowboard wall (WALLRIDE) where you can fly with joy! Nanshan Mellow Park will also host multiple competitions and international star performance shows. Even if you only go to watch, you’ll be thrilled, even if you’re a novice on both skis and snowboards!

In addition to the newly built snowboard park, Nanshan Ski Resort has added a wave ski slope (WAVES) to its existing 11 slopes, making the terrain even more winding and allowing you to experience the feeling of racing on a silver wave. People who have skied down have described it like this: “I feel like my heart is fluttering!”

2、Shijingshan Ski Resort

Soak in a hot spring at the ski resort

If you skied on the advanced slopes at Shijingshan Ski Resort last year, you will be surprised when you visit again this year. “The slopes are so wide! The advanced slope, which is more than 1,000 meters long, averages 70 meters wide from top to bottom. You can fully experience the thrill of skiing without any worries, just like flying freely on the Alps slopes! The two newly added intermediate slopes will allow skiers with some experience to try their hand at a new challenge. In addition to the snow entertainment activities offered by general ski resorts, you can also enjoy the unique snow sauna and hot spring bath in China. Skiing and soaking in the “soup” at the same time is a truly good feeling!

“Shijingshan” has another advantage. It is the first man-made ski resort in Beijing and even the whole country. The snow is soft, like stepping on a carpet at home. There are six ski slopes, with a total length of 4,600 meters. The most challenging advanced ski slope is 1,000 meters long, with a vertical drop of 300 meters, a maximum slope of 30 degrees, and an average slope of 16 degrees; the intermediate slope is 600 meters long, with a drop of 135 meters, a maximum slope of 28 degrees, and an average slope of 14.6 degrees; the beginner slope, designed for those who are experiencing skiing for the first time, is over 3,000 meters long with an average slope of 2-6 degrees.

In addition to the rich and diverse entertainment activities such as snow tubing, snowmobiling, horse-drawn sledding, sledding, snow biking, firecracker setting, and children’s snow play, “Shijingshan” has also specifically opened a “Children’s Snow Tubing Playground,” which has a flat terrain and isolating equipment. You can leave your child here and ski with peace of mind.

3、Huaibei International Ski Resort

Enjoy the scenery at the ski resort

As the only ski resort in the suburbs of Beijing that dares to use the word “international,” Huaibei International Ski Resort clearly has enough confidence. It is a four-season tourist leisure and sports venue that integrates skiing, dining, sightseeing, and accommodation. It is located in the Jiugukou Natural Scenic Area, 18 kilometers north of Huairou District and 5 kilometers north of Yanqi Lake. The natural scenery is pleasant; inside the ski resort, there is the Ming Dynasty Great Wall running along the mountain, and the unique cultural landscape of the “Jiapianlou” is distinctive. The hardware is also top-notch: the slopes are over 3,100 meters long, with a drop of 238 meters. The size of the advanced and intermediate slopes can be compared to the No. 6 and No. 9 slopes of the largest ski resort in China – Yabuli. The beginner slopes consist of four slopes. It is a “coach field” for beginner skiers and is also suitable for ski enthusiasts to challenge themselves. You can also take the 1,200-meter-long mountain gondola to admire the beautiful scenery of the northern Beijing mountains in winter.

Not only that, various ski festivals, snow music festivals, lottery events, performances by foreign skiing stars, and other competitions and fun activities are held every year, pushing the atmosphere of the ski resort to the peak. If you want to experience the most popular ski resort firsthand, then come to Huaibei this winter.

4、Lotus Mountain Ski Resort

Play soccer at the ski resort

Saying that Lotus Mountain Ski Resort is the most unique ski resort in Beijing might be too bold, but it certainly has a lot to be proud of. It is the closest ski resort to downtown Beijing and the first to advocate the concept of green ecology. Its biggest feature is that you can ski directly from the green spring to the snowy world. A green ecological viewing hall is specially set up for non-skiers and those who need to rest after skiing. The 12,000-square-meter green restaurant is also a highlight, with all the plant ingredients for the dishes coming from the ski resort’s own vegetable planting base. In addition, it was the first to invest over 10 million yuan to purchase over 400 sets of the latest Walk ski boards and boots, replacing the used equipment from Japan, Korea, and Europe. It was the first to open a 20-meter-wide “snowmobile” avenue to quickly deliver skiers who don’t want to wait back to the starting point. It was the first to refer to the business model of famous European ski resorts and build a disco next to the membership club. After skiing, you can have a beer and dance here…

“Lotus Mountain” is a chain-operated ski resort with another branch in Jilin. The ski slopes in Beijing include two advanced slopes, three intermediate slopes, and two beginner slopes, with a total length of 4,000 meters. The highlight besides skiing is the ecological garden landscape hall with mountains, waterfalls, green trees, and flowers. For the white-collar workers who work from nine to five in Beijing, who have finally had a day to relax, and want to ski to unwind, but also want personalized service, and preferably be able to return to the city on the same day without delaying work the next day, then this white and green ecological ski resort is the best choice.

5、Jundushan Ski Resort

Play CS at the ski resort

Although it is a latecomer, Jundushan Ski Resort has not fallen behind at all. It attracts many skiing enthusiasts with its loud and clear reputation for being user-friendly. The supporting facilities here are user-friendly, with all the slopes facing the sun. You can fully experience the feeling of skiing in the sunshine; the service is even more user-friendly, with ski boots and skis being taken separately to disperse the flow of people and ensure safety. The timing is also reasonable. The expert-designed ski boot automatic drying conveyor line ensures that the ski boots you wear are dry and hygienic.

In addition to one super-wide advanced slope, two intermediate slopes, two beginner slopes, one snow tubing slope, and a fancy obstacle course, Jundushan Ski Resort has also specially built a “Snow CS”: using military tanks, armored vehicles, jeeps as props, with ammunition boxes, gas masks, etc., CS fans can get their fill of gaming here!

If you want to make skiing more colorful, a combination of skiing and hot springs, a cold and warm pairing, is definitely a good choice. Go to Fengshan Hot Spring Resort, which is closest to the ski resort, and let the hot springs relieve your aching back and sore muscles from a day of skiing, turning skiing into a relaxed and enjoyable outing. Night skiing is another trendy sport offered by Jundushan Ski Resort for skiing enthusiasts. A new super-large-power professional lighting system has been added to create a thick orange atmosphere for night skiers. 100 yuan per person from 17:00 to 22:00 every night, and free supper is also provided, allowing you to fully enjoy the romantic atmosphere of the snowy field under the moonlight.

6、Badaling Ski Resort

Ride a snowmobile at the ski resort

Every year when winter arrives, the foot of the Great Wall of Badaling in Beijing will be a world of white snow. The majestic and magnificent mountains stand behind, the Great Wall of Badaling winds its way, and the scenery is picturesque. Have you ever thought about stepping onto a snowboard in such a beautiful place and flying freely in a silver world? The Badaling Ski Resort, located at the foot of the Great Wall, offers you this opportunity – ski and visit the Great Wall in the snow.

If you were a beginner skier last year, then you must strive to become an intermediate or even advanced skier this year, because this winter, Badaling’s newly opened advanced slope, which is 800 meters long and has a drop of 120 meters, will definitely allow you to show off your skills. There are two 800-meter-long beginner slopes, two 600-meter-long intermediate slopes, and two 300-meter-long snow tubing slopes, as well as dog sledding, bungee jumping, snow sauna, DIY ice sculpture, glacier exploration on foot, crossing the ice lake, and other entertainment activities. If you want to focus on learning to ski and not be disturbed by family or children, then let them wander in these novel and exciting games.