Known as China's premiere ski resort, the Yabuli Ski Resort is also known as China's largest ski resort. Located at Heilongjiang, it is 110 miles, or 77 kilometers, from Harbin. Yabuli's claim to fame occurred in 1996 when it hosted the 1996 Winter Asian Games. The 3,000 foot long ski run is the largest in the country, which is complemented by a number of good quality downhills and country trails. A total of 5 lifts and a cable car system allow visitors to go around the huge expanse that has 988 total acres perfect for skiing.

Date Added: Jan 20, 2008 Hits: 92 Rating: 1.00 Votes: 1

In the Jilin province, Beidahu is considered as the largest skiing destination within its entire area. Beidahu was also known as the 2007 Winter Asian Games site. In Beidahu, a multi chair lift system allows skiers the freedom to choose between the lower half wide open terrain or the steep, trail terrain on the upper part of this skiing area that elevates up to 2500 feet. At the base of the mountainside is an expanded 200 room hotel that offers mostly Chinese food. Getting to Beidahu takes 4 hours from Beijing via airplane to Changchun followed by an hour and a half cab ride.

Date Added: Jan 21, 2008 Hits: 68 Rating: 3.00 Votes: 2

Located near Miyun County is the Nanshan Ski Village, about 62 kilometers from Wang He Bridge in Beijing. Only a 30 minute drive via JingCheng Expressway, the Nanshan Ski Village has 150,000 hectares of recreational area fit for both beginners and competition-level skiers. Nanshan Ski Village's pride is the Nokia Nanshan Mellow Park, the largest snow park in the entire country, complete with 21 runs that range from novice to expert. Nanshan also has two high-speed Quads, a 2-man chair lift, and 13 rope tows and platter lifts. This allows the resort to be able to lift and accommodate up to 8,960 skiers and snowboarders an hour.

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Xulongxue Shan, or Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a small mountain range located near Lijiang in the Yunnan province of southwest China. Shanzidou, its highest peak, reaches up to 5596 meters or 18,359 feet, and is rated the maximum technical difficulty of the rock at YDS 5.7

Date Added: Jan 21, 2008 Hits: 80 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0

One of the newest skiing destinations in China, Wanlong Ski Resort is accessible in less than 4 hours from Beijing. Around 1000 skiers visit Wanlong Ski Resort per weekend, attempting to conquer its 6,000 feet high elevation. This area of China also experiences the longest seasons perfect for winter sports, making the terrain perfect for enthusiasts both young and old. A 100 room, 3 star hotel on site offers room to lift skiing plus a wide range of amenities that make it a perfect slope side hotel experience.

Date Added: Jan 21, 2008 Hits: 89 Rating: 3.00 Votes: 1