Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports
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2 months ago

Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports

China Daily  

More than two years after the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics concluded, the legacy of the Games lives on, providing a boost to China's winter sports industry with governments, business owners and experts all bullish on the sector's robust growth during the country's next five-year plan period. With yet another major international event, the 9th Asian Winter Games, set to open in February next year in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, the approaching winter season is expected to witness new highs in the number of ice and snow sports activities, the revenue of related businesses and the number of tourists at skiing destinations, according to officials attending a Wednesday news briefing on winter sports development. "Since the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, the surging public demand for ice and snow sports and related leisure activities has popularized the winter sports sector, while the recent boom only indicates a consistent and even stronger growth in the next five-year development period," said Peng Fuwei, head of the social development department of the National Development and Reform Commission.

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Shanghai's ski resort rings in 2025 with winter thrills
1 week, 5 days ago

Shanghai's ski resort rings in 2025 with winter thrills

China Daily  

The Shanghai L+SNOW Indoor Skiing Theme Resort is kicking off its festive celebration packed with entertainment shows, tourism activities and sports competitions as 2025 approaches. "The booming ice-snow economy's trillion-yuan scale potential represents both a consumption hot spot and an emerging sports frontier," stated Li Bingrui, general manager of Shanghai Snow Star Properties Co Ltd, which runs the resort. "After …

Iconic snow festival marks opening of winter tourist season
2 weeks ago

Iconic snow festival marks opening of winter tourist season

China Daily  

HARBIN — Rushing through the entrance of Harbin Ice-Snow World with a throng of tourists, Zhong Xueying stepped into a realm of towering ice, her face lit up with joy as she marveled at the wintry wonders amid the crisp, biting wind. Located in Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, the iconic Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice-and-snow …

Yantai launches winter sports consumption season
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Yantai launches winter sports consumption season

China Daily  

Children experience the joy of winter sports. Yantai in East China's Shandong province launched a fresh winter sports consumption season in Fushan district on Dec 19. This event features 17 categories and 43 activities, including winter sports experience carnivals, family ice and snow festivals, the "Good Luck Shandong" Ice and Snow Carnival New Year's Eve, and the distribution of winter …

Yantai launches winter sports consumption season
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Yantai launches winter sports consumption season

China Daily  

Children experience the joy of winter sports. Yantai in East China's Shandong province launched a fresh winter sports consumption season in Fushan district on Dec 19. This event features 17 categories and 43 activities, including winter sports experience carnivals, family ice and snow festivals, the "Good Luck Shandong" Ice and Snow Carnival New Year's Eve, and the distribution of winter …

Winter tourism, sports hit peak stride nationwide
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Winter tourism, sports hit peak stride nationwide

China Daily  

The colorful Harbin Ice and Snow World in the capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province opens to the public on Saturday. The travel portal Trip.com Group said that winter tourism bookings began to increase in late November, with searches for such tours remaining popular on the platform this month. Traditional domestic winter tourism destinations such as Harbin, in Northeast China's …

World's largest ice-and-snow theme park opens on Winter Solstice in China's 'city of ice'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

World's largest ice-and-snow theme park opens on Winter Solstice in China's 'city of ice'

China Daily  

An aerial drone photo shows a view of the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Dec 21, 2024. My heart soared with me," said Zhang, a tourist from east China's Zhejiang province, after trying the Super Ice Slide at the iconic Harbin Ice-Snow World, which kicked off its annual run on Saturday. The world's largest ice-and-snow theme …

World's largest ice-and-snow theme park opens on Winter Solstice in China's 'city of ice'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

World's largest ice-and-snow theme park opens on Winter Solstice in China's 'city of ice'

China Daily  

An aerial drone photo shows a view of the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Dec 21, 2024. My heart soared with me," said Zhang, a tourist from east China's Zhejiang province, after trying the Super Ice Slide at the iconic Harbin Ice-Snow World, which kicked off its annual run on Saturday. The world's largest ice-and-snow theme …

World's largest ice-and-snow theme park opens on Winter Solstice in China's 'city of ice'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

World's largest ice-and-snow theme park opens on Winter Solstice in China's 'city of ice'

China Daily  

An aerial drone photo shows a view of the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Dec 21, 2024. My heart soared with me," said Zhang, a tourist from east China's Zhejiang province, after trying the Super Ice Slide at the iconic Harbin Ice-Snow World, which kicked off its annual run on Saturday. The world's largest ice-and-snow theme …

Boom year in the offing for winter tourism
4 weeks ago

Boom year in the offing for winter tourism

The Independent  

The tourism market in Northeast China, led by Harbin, Heilongjiang province, is once again proving to be a big draw card this winter with its upgraded facilities after record tourism sales last year. The Harbin Ice and Snow World theme park, to open in mid-December, will be expanded to 10.76 million square feet from 8.72 million square feet last year. …

China's winter economy heating up rapidly
1 month ago

China's winter economy heating up rapidly

China Daily  

Snow tourism helps create fresh opportunities on supportive policies China's ice and snow economy is thriving, turning its natural "cold resources" into a burgeoning "hot economy" for the nation. From expanding ski resorts to increasing visits by skiers, the rise of snow tourism is creating fresh opportunities for regions across the country as winter takes hold, amid strong support from …

Beijing all set for winter thrills
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Beijing all set for winter thrills

China Daily  

A series of international winter sports events will, again, bring Beijing's Olympic venues to life with sledders, skaters, skiers and snowboarders vying for World Cup titles and Olympic ranking points. Nine international events, covering seven ice and snow disciplines, are scheduled over the next four months, keeping the legacy of Beijing 2022 alive almost three years on from the Winter …

Growth target set for ice, snow economy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Growth target set for ice, snow economy

China Daily  

By Wang Keju | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-22 08:43 SHI YU/CHINA DAILY The State Council has announced plans to grow China's ice and snow economy to 1.5 trillion yuan by 2030, with particular focuses on winter sports, tourism and equipment manufacturing. The growing popularity of winter sports among Chinese consumers, coupled with the government's push to cultivate the ice …

Beijing all set for winter thrills
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Beijing all set for winter thrills

China Daily  

A series of international winter sports events will, again, bring Beijing's Olympic venues to life with sledders, skaters, skiers and snowboarders vying for World Cup titles and Olympic ranking points. Nine international events, covering seven ice and snow disciplines, are scheduled over the next four months, keeping the legacy of Beijing 2022 alive almost three years on from the Winter …

Beijing all set for winter thrills
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Beijing all set for winter thrills

China Daily  

A series of international winter sports events will, again, bring Beijing's Olympic venues to life with sledders, skaters, skiers and snowboarders vying for World Cup titles and Olympic ranking points. Nine international events, covering seven ice and snow disciplines, are scheduled over the next four months, keeping the legacy of Beijing 2022 alive almost three years on from the Winter …

Beijing all set for winter thrills
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Beijing all set for winter thrills

China Daily  

A series of international winter sports events will, again, bring Beijing's Olympic venues to life with sledders, skaters, skiers and snowboarders vying for World Cup titles and Olympic ranking points. "Beijing's rich legacy in facilities and organizational expertise from the 2022 Winter Olympics has made the city more than competent to continue playing host to these international events," said Ge …

Beijing all set for winter thrills
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Beijing all set for winter thrills

China Daily  

A series of international winter sports events will, again, bring Beijing's Olympic venues to life with sledders, skaters, skiers and snowboarders vying for World Cup titles and Olympic ranking points. CHINA DAILY A week later, the action will find its way to Beijing's downtown venues with two highly anticipated events — a speed skating World Cup and a free ski …

Beijing all set for winter thrills
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Beijing all set for winter thrills

China Daily  

A series of international winter sports events will, again, bring Beijing's Olympic venues to life with sledders, skaters, skiers and snowboarders vying for World Cup titles and Olympic ranking points. Nine international events, covering seven ice and snow disciplines, are scheduled over the next four months, keeping the legacy of Beijing 2022 alive almost three years on from the Winter …

Growth target set for ice, snow economy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Growth target set for ice, snow economy

China Daily  

SHI YU/CHINA DAILY The State Council has announced plans to grow China's ice and snow economy to 1.5 trillion yuan by 2030, with particular focuses on winter sports, tourism and equipment manufacturing. Unlike a siloed or fragmented strategy, China's plan to boost the ice and snow economy aims to seamlessly align winter sports, tourism, equipment manufacturing and cultural promotion as …

Ice and snow tourism sector eyes record year
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ice and snow tourism sector eyes record year

China Daily  

The tourism market in Northeast China, led by "ice city" Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, has become popular again this winter with upgraded facilities, after the city went viral online and achieved record tourism sales last year. This winter, the Harbin Ice and Snow World theme park, which is set to open mid-December, plans to expand its area to 1 …

Ice and snow tourism sector eyes record year
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ice and snow tourism sector eyes record year

China Daily  

Tourists enjoy an ice and snow theme park in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province. The tourism market in Northeast China, led by "ice city" Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, has become popular again this winter with upgraded facilities, after the city went viral online and achieved record tourism sales last year. This winter, the Harbin Ice and Snow World theme …

Ice and snow tourism sector eyes record year
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ice and snow tourism sector eyes record year

China Daily  

Tourists enjoy an ice and snow theme park in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province. The tourism market in Northeast China, led by "ice city" Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, has become popular again this winter with upgraded facilities, after the city went viral online and achieved record tourism sales last year. This winter, the Harbin Ice and Snow World theme …

Enhance facilities to popularize ice and snow sports
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2 months ago

Enhance facilities to popularize ice and snow sports

China Daily  

The General Office of the State Council issued guidelines on Oct 31 for high-quality development of ice and snow sport facilities. It proposed that by 2027, the facilities for ice and snow sports will be more complete, ice and snow sports more widely practiced across the country, and the total scale of the national ice and snow economy will reach …

Enhance facilities to popularize ice and snow sports
2 months ago

Enhance facilities to popularize ice and snow sports

China Daily  

A ski instructor teaches youngsters at a ski resort in Xiangyang, Hubei province, on Dec 20. It proposed that by 2027, the facilities for ice and snow sports will be more complete, ice and snow sports more widely practiced across the country, and the total scale of the national ice and snow economy will reach 1.2 trillion yuan. During a …

China unveils plan to boost ice & snow economy, targeting 1.5t yuan by 2030
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2 months ago

China unveils plan to boost ice & snow economy, targeting 1.5t yuan by 2030

China Daily  

Tourists visit Xuexiang village in Mudanjiang city, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 24, 2024. BEIJING - China has unveiled an ambitious plan to grow its ice and snow economy, targeting winter sports, tourism, and equipment manufacturing as key drivers of economic growth, with a projected value of 1.5 trillion yuan by 2030. The announcement builds on China's 2015 pledge to …

Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games
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2 months ago

Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games

China Daily  

An aerial drone photo shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 26, 2024. Data from major online services platform Meituan shows that searches for winter activities such as skiing, ice fishing, snow hiking, and aurora and rime viewing in areas around China have increased by 72 percent. Among the city's scenic spots, Harbin …

Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports
2 months ago

Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports

China Daily  

By Sun Xiaochen | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-07 09:13 China's northernmost ski resort, the Arctic Ski Resort in Mohe, Heilongjiang province, welcomes its first visitors on Nov 1, 2024. With yet another major international event, the 9th Asian Winter Games, set to open in February next year in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, the approaching winter season is expected to witness …

Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games
2 months ago

Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games

China Daily  

By Zhou Huiying in Harbin | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-07 09:28 An aerial drone photo shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 26, 2024. Since early October, searches and bookings for Harbin winter tourism products on various online travel, group-buying and social media platforms have been steadily increasing, more so than during …

Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports
Top News
2 months ago

Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports

China Daily  

China's northernmost ski resort, the Arctic Ski Resort in Mohe, Heilongjiang province, welcomes its first visitors on Nov 1, 2024. With yet another major international event, the 9th Asian Winter Games, set to open in February next year in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, the approaching winter season is expected to witness new highs in the number of ice and snow sports …

Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games
Top News
2 months ago

Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games

China Daily  

An aerial drone photo shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 26, 2024. Data from major online services platform Meituan shows that searches for winter activities such as skiing, ice fishing, snow hiking, and aurora and rime viewing in areas around China have increased by 72 percent. Among the city's scenic spots, Harbin …

Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games
Top News
2 months ago

Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games

China Daily  

An aerial drone photo shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 26. Data from major online services platform Meituan shows that searches for winter activities such as skiing, ice fishing, snow hiking, and aurora and rime viewing in areas around China have increased by 72 percent. Among the city's scenic spots, Harbin Ice …

Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports
Top News
2 months ago

Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports

China Daily  

China's northernmost ski resort, the Arctic Ski Resort in Mohe, Heilongjiang province, welcomes its first visitors on Nov 1, 2024. With yet another major international event, the 9th Asian Winter Games, set to open in February next year in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, the approaching winter season is expected to witness new highs in the number of ice and snow sports …

China issues guidelines to promote development of ice, snow economy
2 months ago

China issues guidelines to promote development of ice, snow economy

China Daily  

China issues guidelines to promote development of ice, snow economy Xinhua Updated: Nov 07, 2024 China's northernmost ski resort, the Arctic Ski Resort in Mohe, Heilongjiang province, welcomes its first visitors on Nov 1, 2024. BEIJING - China aims to promote its ice and snow economy as a new growth point, with the goal of reaching an economic scale of …

Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games
2 months ago

Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games

China Daily  

An aerial drone photo shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 26. Data from major online services platform Meituan shows that searches for winter activities such as skiing, ice fishing, snow hiking, and aurora and rime viewing in areas around China have increased by 72 percent. Among the city's scenic spots, Harbin Ice …

Across China: China's northernmost province unveils ice and snow feasts
2 months ago

Across China: China's northernmost province unveils ice and snow feasts

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-06 10:53 HARBIN -- Heilongjiang, China's northernmost province, has once again embraced winter's chill, transforming its frosty landscapes into a hub of creative snowy activities and a driver for economic growth. On Friday, Mohe's ski resort, renowned for hosting China's longest ski season from November through mid-to-late April, launched its new snow season, officially marking the start …

China issues guidelines to promote development of ice, snow economy
2 months ago

China issues guidelines to promote development of ice, snow economy

China Daily  

A child experiences skiing at a resort in Liaoyuan, Jilin province, in November 2023. LIU DONG/CHINA NEWS SERVICE BEIJING - China aims to promote its ice and snow economy as a new growth point, with the goal of reaching an economic scale of 1.2 trillion yuan by 2027, according to the guidelines issued by the General Office of the State …

China issues guidelines to promote development of ice, snow economy
2 months ago

China issues guidelines to promote development of ice, snow economy

China Daily  

A child experiences skiing at a resort in Liaoyuan, Jilin province, in November 2023. LIU DONG/CHINA NEWS SERVICE BEIJING - China aims to promote its ice and snow economy as a new growth point, with the goal of reaching an economic scale of 1.2 trillion yuan by 2027, according to the guidelines issued by the General Office of the State …

China's Outdoor Sports Market Booms: Record Sales and Enthusiasts
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China's Outdoor Sports Market Booms: Record Sales and Enthusiasts

China Daily  

The outdoor sports market in China has thrived, with a significant increase in consumer spending and participation in various outdoor sports activities. The focus on the 80s and 90s birth cohorts indicates a strong presence of experienced consumers who continue to enjoy outdoor sports. The report also highlights the growing popularity of cycling, fishing, paragliding, surfing, and sailing, indicating a …

China's Outdoor Sports Market Booms: Record Numbers in 2023
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

China's Outdoor Sports Market Booms: Record Numbers in 2023

China Daily  

China's outdoor sports market has experienced significant growth in recent years, with a focus on the growing popularity of skiing and snowboarding among individuals born in the 80s and 90s. Outdoor sports enthusiasts spent an average of 2,000 to 5,000 yuan on outdoor activities during the 2023 to 2024 period, with the number of outdoor sports-related orders increasing by 59.78 …

China's Outdoor Sports Market Booms: Record Sales and Enthusiasts
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China's Outdoor Sports Market Booms: Record Sales and Enthusiasts

China Daily  

China's outdoor sports market has experienced significant growth in recent years, with a focus on the growing popularity of skiing and snowboarding among individuals born in the 80s and 90s. Outdoor sports enthusiasts spent an average of 2,000 to 5,000 yuan on outdoor activities during the 2023 to 2024 period, with the number of outdoor sports-related orders increasing by 59.78 …

Harbin gears up for Asian Winter Games
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Harbin gears up for Asian Winter Games

China Daily  

From posters at the airport and slogans on city buses to renovations at sports venues, Harbin is all set to host the Asian Winter Games in about four months. Despite being confirmed only a year ago as host of the event, officials from Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, assured representatives of 32 National Olympic Committees after a chef de mission …

Cool places turn hot spots for summer-weary travelers
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cool places turn hot spots for summer-weary travelers

China Daily  

Tourists play at Harbin Ice Snow World in Heilongjiang province on Aug 13. In July, online searches for travel products designed to avoid the summer heat surged 150 percent over the level seen in June, according to Trip.com Group, China's largest online travel agency. This summer, the frequency of high-temperature days has increased due to global warming, affecting many areas …

Cool places turn hot spots for summer-weary travelers
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cool places turn hot spots for summer-weary travelers

China Daily  

Tourists play at Harbin Ice Snow World in Heilongjiang province on Aug 13. In July, online searches for travel products designed to avoid the summer heat surged 150 percent over the level seen in June, according to Trip.com Group, China's largest online travel agency. This summer, the frequency of high-temperature days has increased due to global warming, affecting many areas …

Raising the nation's game
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Raising the nation's game

China Daily  

Developing grassroots competitions and boosting participation in winter sports and mass fitness activities are key elements of China's national strategy on sports. XINHUA China's sports minister says more needs to be done in the fight against corruption and the implementation of sports industry reforms as the country redoubles its efforts to build a fully fledged global sporting power by 2035. …

Raising the nation's game
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Raising the nation's game

China Daily  

The Chinese men's soccer and basketball teams have struggled on the international stage in recent years, with the sports' national governing bodies now redoubling their efforts to improve grassroots and youth development, as well as reinvigorating professional leagues and infrastructure. To stimulate greater consumption, the government should work closely with the private sector to provide more accessible and affordable sports …

National Winter Games put icing on Olympic legacy
10 months, 2 weeks ago

National Winter Games put icing on Olympic legacy

China Daily  

Students take skating lessons on an ice rink at a primary school in Tianjin on Jan 10. A joint talent development program, which was designed to combine the financial strength of affluent southern provinces with the training expertise and resources in the country's north, was put in place for the national games and earned credit for leveling the playfield. "Sure, …

National Winter Games put icing on Olympic legacy
10 months, 2 weeks ago

National Winter Games put icing on Olympic legacy

China Daily  

Thousands of people enjoy themselves on the waterfront of the Hanjiang River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River, in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province, on Saturday after several days of heavy snowfall across the city. CHEN ZHUO/FOR CHINA DAILY Taking advantage of the Beijing 2022 Olympics' legacy, the 14th National Winter Games have delivered another huge boost to …

National Winter Games put icing on Olympic legacy
10 months, 2 weeks ago

National Winter Games put icing on Olympic legacy

China Daily  

Children skate on the ice rink at the Heihe Fitness Center in Heilongjiang province on Jan 31. XIE JIANFEI/XINHUA Jobs, tourism boom Similar to the Beijing 2022 Olympics, which ran from Feb 4 to 20, the 14th National Winter Games saw the majority of its competitions overlap with the Spring Festival holiday. However, the attraction of ice and snow activities, …

Winter tourism bookings boom in Changchun
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Winter tourism bookings boom in Changchun

China Daily  

Photo taken on Jan 4, 2024, shows participants attending the 22nd Vasaloppet China Changchun Jingyuetan International Ski Festival at Jingyuetan National Scenic Area in Changchun, Jilin province. Cai Huiyu, a spokeswoman for the resort, said that in order to ensure the long-term development of the tourism industry, Changchun's city government had collaborated with local businesses in recent years to make …

Winter sports in China eye white-hot growth
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Winter sports in China eye white-hot growth

China Daily  

Skiers have a whale of a time at the Silk Road Ski Resort in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on Dec 23. An imaginative integration of fields like sports, health, business, tourism and culture is stoking the rapid growth of winter sports in China, building on the initial momentum imparted by the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. According to the General …

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