Not so long ago, the Chinese ski centers were not in great demand and practically did not develop .However, in recent years, thanks to support from the state, the level of local ski resorts began to grow rapidly, and the demand for ski tours to China .Moreover, when buying tours to China to the ski resort, you can enjoy yourself with the opportunity to luxuriate on the beach, reveal the secrets of the mysterious culture of the East and, of course, charge a dose of adrenaline on the mountain slopes .For the convenience of tourists, all high-altitude skiing bases in China employ highly qualified instructors who, if necessary, will conduct instruction and help them learn the basics of different sports .Beginners can be engaged not only in the group, but also individually .
To go skiing, it's best to come to China not earlier than November, at this time the winter entertainment season opens, which lasts until the end of April. The weather in the Chinese ski resorts is like being created for skiing. In the middle of November, snow falls here, the thickness of the snow cover on the mountain peaks reaches 100 cm, and stays stable until deep spring. The average air temperature in the winter resorts of China is -10 ... -14 ° C, abnormal frosts occur, but very rarely.
Wanglong and Tien Shan
Since there are plenty of mountain massifs in China, there are mountain-skiing complexes in various parts of the country. Earlier all winter comes to the ski resort of Vanglun, which is located in the northern province of Hebei, 249 kilometers from Beijing. Already in September sportsmen come here to do their favorite sports. And in case the snow is suddenly not enough, the snow cannons located along the ski runs enter the case.
Excellent resorts offer resorts of the Tien Shan mountain chain. There is a large tourist center with hotels, bars, restaurants and shops. The resort is accessible to tourists with different incomes, you can easily find both an economical complex and be located on an elite base, for example, "Pin-Tyan".
Tien Shan Mountains |
Chengbai and Alshan
Well known in the circles of fans of skiing resort Chengbai. Not only is the modern training base with excellent snow for skating makes this place so popular. Chengbai is also a nature reserve, ski slopes run through very picturesque places.
There are two lifts, and the total length of the slopes reaches three kilometers. Chengbai Resort is located in Zilin Province. You can get there by plane to Beijing, then transfer to the Yangtze airport, from where direct buses run to Chengbai. The second option is by train to get to Anto via Chiang Chun or Ziulin, where you can take the bus to Chengbai.
The resort of Alshan is very good for recreation and mountain skiing, which can be divided into 2 zones. One zone is intended for competitions and fees of professional athletes, the second is equipped with trails for amateurs. By the way, the best ski cross-country tracks are also located at this resort.
Yabuli and Changbai Mountain
The largest ski resort in China is Yabuli. Tourists are attracted by a variety of terrain, trails of varying difficulty and length, jump jumps, freestyle zones.
To the services of athletes about 20 routes, 17 lifts, off-piste and extreme snowboarding are allowed, a school for beginners is functioning. Guests are accommodated in dozens of hotels, hostels and hotels.
Do not ignore the athletes and resort of Changbai Mountain, which is at an altitude of 1,640 - 1,820 meters above sea level. The possibilities for winter sports are not counted here: it's downhill, freestyle, jumping, and slalom. The ski slopes, which stretch for 3,000 meters, do not leave even the most experienced skiers indifferent, and unique five-kilometer slopes and altogether lead athletes to delight.
Nanshan Resort |
Changbai Mountain |
Nanshan and Silin
Fans of snowboarding invites the resort of Nanshan, because this is where the sport originated. But also fans of skiing do not ignore the attention. In Nanshan there are gently sloping routes for beginners and more extreme tracks that are more suitable for experienced athletes. Young tourists here are also offered winter entertainment, children, for example, can have a great time skating on a specially prepared site.
The ski resort of Silin, or as it is also called the "Eastern Alps", is one of the most modern and well equipped with everything necessary for skiing bases in China. The transportation network connects Silin with the city of Chengdu, and this makes it even more accessible to tourists. Breathtaking landscapes, a modern snow-making system, comfortable and snow-white trails - tourists forget about everything here except for their favorite skiing activities.