Winter sports an ice-breaker for Northwest China's Tibetan area
2 years, 9 months ago

Winter sports an ice-breaker for Northwest China's Tibetan area

China Daily  

Li Jianrong skis at Wushaoling International Ski Resort, the only ski field in Tianzhu Tibetan autonomous county in Northwest China's Gansu province. Li Jianrong's life took a U-turn as the ice and snow industry has taken root in her hometown, Tianzhu Tibetan autonomous county in Northwest China's Gansu province. Li, 27, is a skiing instructor at Wushaoling International Ski Resort, the only ski field in Tianzhu. Nowadays, the ski resort is aiming for building a comprehensive leisure destination combining research, accommodation and entertainment, said Li Zhi with the company operating the Wushaoling International Ski Resort.

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China's winter economy heating up rapidly
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

China's winter economy heating up rapidly
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

China's winter economy heating up rapidly

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Skiers enjoy time at Beidahu Ski Resort, Jilin province, on Nov 23. 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 government policies and infrastructure development. Zhao Yin, a 28-year-old marketing professional from Shanghai, and her friends visited …

Winter tourism heats up as weather cools
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Winter tourism heats up as weather cools

China Daily  

By ZHOU HUIYING in Harbin, LIU MINGTAI in Changchun,LIU MINGTAI and YANG JUN in Guiyang | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-12-07 06:50 An eagle handler performs for visitors at a tourism spot in Jilin city, Jilin province, on Wednesday. "The park's design and construction will fully integrate elements of the 9th Asian Winter Games — set to open in Harbin …

Winter tourism heats up as weather cools
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Winter tourism heats up as weather cools

China Daily  

By ZHOU HUIYING in Harbin, LIU MINGTAI in Changchun,LIU MINGTAI and YANG JUN in Guiyang | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-12-07 06:50 An eagle handler performs for visitors at a tourism spot in Jilin city, Jilin province, on Wednesday. "The park's design and construction will fully integrate elements of the 9th Asian Winter Games — set to open in Harbin …

Winter tourism heats up as weather cools
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Winter tourism heats up as weather cools

China Daily  

By ZHOU HUIYING in Harbin, LIU MINGTAI in Changchun,LIU MINGTAI and YANG JUN in Guiyang | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-12-07 06:50 An eagle handler performs for visitors at a tourism spot in Jilin city, Jilin province, on Wednesday. "The park's design and construction will fully integrate elements of the 9th Asian Winter Games — set to open in Harbin …

Winter tourism heats up as weather cools
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Winter tourism heats up as weather cools

China Daily  

By ZHOU HUIYING in Harbin, LIU MINGTAI in Changchun,LIU MINGTAI and YANG JUN in Guiyang | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-12-07 06:50 An eagle handler performs for visitors at a tourism spot in Jilin city, Jilin province, on Wednesday. "The park's design and construction will fully integrate elements of the 9th Asian Winter Games — set to open in Harbin …

Chinese skiers set to conquer world stage
1 month ago

Chinese skiers set to conquer world stage

China Daily  

Tibetan skier Yuzhen Lamu at the award ceremony for the women's sprint ski mountaineering race on Jan 30 during the National Winter Games. WANG KAIYAN/XINHUA Born and raised at the foot of snowcapped mountains in the remote Xizang autonomous region, the natural bond Cidan Yuzhen has with the rugged terrain has helped take her to the peak of her sport …

Chongli ski resorts open for new season
1 month, 1 week ago

Chongli ski resorts open for new season

China Daily  

Ski enthusiasts are starting to head to Chongli district in Zhangjiakou, Hebei province, as ski resorts have begun opening, offering ideal settings for skiers to indulge in their long-held passion. "I've been waiting here for the resorts to open because I'm very excited to start skiing in the new snow season," said Li Fushan, an avid skier from Zhejiang province. …

Chongli ski resorts open for new season
1 month, 1 week ago

Chongli ski resorts open for new season

China Daily  

Ski enthusiasts are starting to head to Chongli district in Zhangjiakou, Hebei province, as ski resorts have begun opening, offering ideal settings for skiers to indulge in their long-held passion. "I've been waiting here for the resorts to open because I'm very excited to start skiing in the new snow season," said Li Fushan, an avid skier from Zhejiang province. …

Chongli ski resorts open for new season
1 month, 1 week ago

Chongli ski resorts open for new season

China Daily  

Ski enthusiasts are starting to head to Chongli district in Zhangjiakou, Hebei province, as ski resorts have begun opening, offering ideal settings for skiers to indulge in their long-held passion. "I've been waiting here for the resorts to open because I'm very excited to start skiing in the new snow season," said Li Fushan, an avid skier from Zhejiang province. …

Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports
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1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports
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1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Across China: China's northernmost province unveils ice and snow feasts
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

National Winter Games put icing on Olympic legacy
9 months, 3 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, …

'Furnace city' develops taste for snow sports
10 months ago

'Furnace city' develops taste for snow sports

China Daily  

The Jinfo Mountain ski resort in Chongqing has become a popular destination for skiers. CHONGQING — In the snowless urban landscape of Southwest China's Chongqing municipality, a surprising fervor for winter sports has taken hold, transforming this "furnace city" known for its scorching summers into a hub for ice and snow tourism. "I feel people's passion for snow and skiing …

Winter tourism bookings boom in Changchun
10 months 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 ago

Winter sports in China eye white-hot growth

China Daily  

Skiers in skiwear carry their gear at a ski resort in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on Dec 19. Li said she spends nearly 60,000 yuan or more every year to experience the thrills and excitement of snow and ice sports, especially snowboarding, her new passion. Li hits the slopes three times a year, favoring destinations like Beidahu and Songhuahu …

Winter sports in China eye white-hot growth
10 months 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 …

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

Winter sports in China eye white-hot growth

China Daily  

Employees work on a snowmaking machine at a company in Zhangjiakou, Hebei province, on Nov 6, 2021. Hebei province near Beijing emerged as the leading province for skiers, while indoor ski resorts gained prominence as key players in the market, according to the China Ski Industry White Book. China's dominance in the indoor ski industry is evident, with half of …

A glimpse into thriving ice and snow industry in Xinjiang
10 months, 3 weeks ago

A glimpse into thriving ice and snow industry in Xinjiang

China Daily  

Tarat village in the county of Fuyun, once dependent on agriculture and animal husbandry, experienced a transformation with the opening of the Koktokay international ski resort in 2020. On her first trip to Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Li Peiling, a tourist hailing from the south, chose to experience the delights of a ski resort nestled in the Tianshan …

Xinjiang skier has slopes stardom in his sights
1 year, 1 month ago

Xinjiang skier has slopes stardom in his sights

China Daily  

Enthusiasts visit the Keketuohai International Ski Resort in Altay prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, in April. Specializing in cross-country skiing, the 13-year-old secured the top spot in Group B at the inaugural youth competition during the Winter Games in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region earlier this year. It was his exceptional physical condition and dedicated work ethic that caught the …

Xinjiang skier has slopes stardom in his sights
1 year, 1 month ago

Xinjiang skier has slopes stardom in his sights

China Daily  

Enthusiasts visit the Keketuohai International Ski Resort in Altay prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, in April. Specializing in cross-country skiing, the 13-year-old secured the top spot in Group B at the inaugural youth competition during the Winter Games in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region earlier this year. It was his exceptional physical condition and dedicated work ethic that caught the …

Xinjiang skier has slopes stardom in his sights
1 year, 1 month ago

Xinjiang skier has slopes stardom in his sights

China Daily  

There are now four sizable professional skiing resorts in Altay. Jilin province, renowned for its extensive winter sports culture, has leveraged its strengths to collaborate with Altay in supporting Xinjiang. Earlier this year, national cross-country skiing champion Lin Guanghao visited Altay to demonstrate technical skills and offer training advice to locals. Li Yanhu, an expert in sports and health research, …

China's winter sports run at red-hot white
1 year, 8 months ago

China's winter sports run at red-hot white

China Daily  

Tourists experience winter sports at the Big Air Shougang in Beijing on Jan 8. The 2022 Winter Olympics have fueled huge growth in China's ice and snow industry, with more than 340 million people taking part in some form of winter sports by the end of 2021. The Games fueled exponential growth in the country's ice and snow industry, with …

China's winter sports run at red-hot white
1 year, 8 months ago

China's winter sports run at red-hot white

China Daily  

Tourists experience winter sports at the Big Air Shougang in Beijing on Jan 8. The 2022 Winter Olympics have fueled huge growth in China's ice and snow industry, with more than 340 million people taking part in some form of winter sports by the end of 2021. The Games fueled exponential growth in the country's ice and snow industry, with …

Snow-ice tourism heats up holiday travel rush in NE China
1 year, 10 months ago

Snow-ice tourism heats up holiday travel rush in NE China

China Daily  

Located just 15 km away from the airport, Changbai Mountain Wanda International Resort has become a popular destination for ski enthusiasts traveling from the eastern and southern regions of China. "Apart from suitcases, snowboards, sleds and other winter sports gear are the most common luggage seen at the airport this holiday," said Zhang Haili, a manager with the Changchun Longjia …

Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei kick off winter carnival
1 year, 11 months ago

Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei kick off winter carnival

China Daily  

Travelers ski in Miyun district, Beijing. Culture and tourism authorities of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei jointly launched winter fun packages on Jan 6. Beijing’s Miyun district, Tianjin’s Jizhou district and Hebei’s Chengde city have integrated their winter tourism resources and rolled out five travel routes that cover local distinctive gourmet food and intangible cultural heritages. The goal is to vigorously …

Ice and snow warm up winter tourism in Northeast China
1 year, 11 months ago

Ice and snow warm up winter tourism in Northeast China

China Daily  

Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province， is famous for its rich ice and snow resources. This winter, the city opened three ice and snow-themed parks, launched 12 ice and snow experience products and 10 such tourism routes, and created more than 100 related activities to promote the development of winter tourism, culture, fashion and sports. China recorded roughly 52.7 …

Ice and snow warm up winter tourism in Northeast China
1 year, 11 months ago

Ice and snow warm up winter tourism in Northeast China

China Daily  

Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province， is famous for its rich ice and snow resources. This winter, the city opened three ice and snow-themed parks, launched 12 ice and snow experience products and 10 such tourism routes, and created more than 100 related activities to promote the development of winter tourism, culture, fashion and sports. China recorded roughly 52.7 …

Wondrous Xinjiang: Winter sports fever boosts ice-snow tourism
2 years, 8 months ago

Wondrous Xinjiang: Winter sports fever boosts ice-snow tourism

China Daily  

Boasting mountainous landscapes and long winter seasons, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in the far west of China is transforming itself into a winter sports paradise. China's Xinjiang is riding the wave of winter sports fever ignited by the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, attracting more visitors to enjoy its breathtaking winter scenery and top ski resorts. The booming ice and snow …

Wondrous Xinjiang: Winter sports fever boosts ice-snow tourism
2 years, 8 months ago

Wondrous Xinjiang: Winter sports fever boosts ice-snow tourism

China Daily  

Boasting mountainous landscapes and long winter seasons, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in the far west of China is transforming itself into a winter sports paradise. China's Xinjiang is riding the wave of winter sports fever ignited by the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, attracting more visitors to enjoy its breathtaking winter scenery and top ski resorts. The booming ice and snow …

Winter sports an ice-breaker for Northwest China's Tibetan area
2 years, 9 months ago

Winter sports an ice-breaker for Northwest China's Tibetan area

China Daily  

Li Jianrong skis at Wushaoling International Ski Resort, the only ski field in Tianzhu Tibetan autonomous county in Northwest China's Gansu province. Li Jianrong's life took a U-turn as the ice and snow industry has taken root in her hometown, Tianzhu Tibetan autonomous county in Northwest China's Gansu province. Li, 27, is a skiing instructor at Wushaoling International Ski Resort, …

Xinjiang emerges as winter sports hotspot
2 years, 10 months ago

Xinjiang emerges as winter sports hotspot

China Daily  

Boasting mountainous landscapes and long snowy seasons, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in far west China has capitalized on the Olympic fever to transform itself into a winter sports paradise. A growing number of tourists outside Xinjiang flocked here to savor the joy of winter sports," said Xue Wenjun, deputy general manager of the Silk Road Resort in Urumqi, capital of …

Xinjiang emerges as winter sports hotspot
2 years, 10 months ago

Xinjiang emerges as winter sports hotspot

China Daily  

People ski at a ski resort in Moyu county, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Jan 9, 2022. Boasting mountainous landscapes and long snowy seasons, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in far west China has capitalized on the Olympic fever to transform itself into a winter sports paradise. In the Hotan prefecture on the edge of the Taklimakan desert, locals can savor the …

Xinjiang emerges as winter sports hotspot
2 years, 10 months ago

Xinjiang emerges as winter sports hotspot

China Daily  

People ski at a ski resort in Moyu county, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Jan 9, 2022. Boasting mountainous landscapes and long snowy seasons, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in far west China has capitalized on the Olympic fever to transform itself into a winter sports paradise. In the Hotan prefecture on the edge of the Taklimakan desert, locals can savor the …

Xinjiang emerges as winter sports hotspot
2 years, 10 months ago

Xinjiang emerges as winter sports hotspot

China Daily  

People ski at a ski resort in Moyu county, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Jan 9, 2022. Boasting mountainous landscapes and long snowy seasons, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in far west China has capitalized on the Olympic fever to transform itself into a winter sports paradise. In the Hotan prefecture on the edge of the Taklimakan desert, locals can savor the …

Xi's vision helps boost nation's winter sports
2 years, 10 months ago

Xi's vision helps boost nation's winter sports

China Daily  

By XU WEI in Beijing and HAN JUNHONG in Changchun | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2022-02-14 07:01 People enjoy a sunny winter's day of skating and sledding on the ice at central Beijing's Shichahai Lake on Feb 1. CHEN XIAOGEN/FOR CHINA DAILY Spawning growth Foreign investors have also benefited from the ski center's development over the years. Tian Moyi, a …

Xi's vision helps boost nation's winter sports
2 years, 10 months ago

Xi's vision helps boost nation's winter sports

China Daily  

Young sports enthusiasts in Beijing skate outdoors. YUAN CHEN/FOR CHINA DAILY United behind one vision Brownell said Xi, an ardent sports fan and a "big supporter of sports in China", has played a key role in uniting different government systems behind one vision to promote the growth of winter sports. Shan Junguo, an official with the authority that administers the …

No business like snow business
2 years, 10 months ago

No business like snow business

China Daily  

Parents bring children to skate in the Rink on the Bund at the BFC shopping mall in downtown Shanghai. Outdoor rinks According to the Shanghai Sports Bureau, the city currently has 14 indoor ice rinks and eight outdoor rinks located at shopping malls, albeit only during winter. Urban skiing Winter sports experiences in the form of indoor skiing simulators have …

No snow, no problem: Winter sports are booming in China
2 years, 10 months ago

No snow, no problem: Winter sports are booming in China

CNN  

CNN — Eric Zhang was born in Chongqing, in southern China, and grew up enjoying warm-weather activities. Now, unlike in years past, kids from all over China might have a chance to pursue winter sports, thanks to indoor ski slopes, skating rinks, snow simulators and other attractions that are popping up, even in some of the country’s warmest climates. Shanghai, …

New air route links south China metropolis, skiing destination
2 years, 10 months ago

New air route links south China metropolis, skiing destination

China Daily  

Included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016, Shennongjia is a popular skiing destination for people from south China and is home to four ski resorts and two ice and snow-themed parks, with a daily passenger handling capacity of 20,000. China Southern Airlines on Wednesday opened a new flight route linking the southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou to the …

New air route links south China metropolis, skiing destination
2 years, 10 months ago

New air route links south China metropolis, skiing destination

China Daily  

Included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016, Shennongjia is a popular skiing destination for people from south China and is home to four ski resorts and two ice and snow-themed parks, with a daily passenger handling capacity of 20,000. China Southern Airlines on Wednesday opened a new flight route linking the southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou to the …

China skis: Olympics brings on boom in winter sports
2 years, 10 months ago

China skis: Olympics brings on boom in winter sports

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Holding his skis beside a bunny slope, Li Wei enthuses over his winter job as a farmer-turned-ski coach on the northwestern outskirts of Beijing. “I want to be an ice hockey player in the future,” said 8-year-old Guo Yuchen, who took up the sport at 4 and trains seven hours a week at a rink in Beijing. “Then …

Xinjiang makes the most of its plentiful ice and snow resources
2 years, 10 months ago

Xinjiang makes the most of its plentiful ice and snow resources

China Daily  

Local residents ski in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in Jan 10, 2022. The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, which has abundant natural ice and snow resources, has taken advantage of the upcoming 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games to spur rapid development of winter sports tourism. Liu Quan, deputy director of the region's culture and tourism bureau, said Xinjiang has "thick snow" …

Ski market appeal enjoys Olympic boost
2 years, 11 months ago

Ski market appeal enjoys Olympic boost

China Daily  

An instructor teaches skiing at a resort in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province. According to Wu Bin, deputy director of the Beijing Ski Association, since 2011, China's ski industry has been in a stage of rapid development, accelerated by Beijing's successful Olympic bid. Jixue Ski Resort, located in Jilin city, Northeast China's Jilin province, has become the main venue for primary and …

Ski market appeal enjoys Olympic boost
2 years, 11 months ago

Ski market appeal enjoys Olympic boost

China Daily  

An instructor teaches skiing at a resort in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province. According to Wu Bin, deputy director of the Beijing Ski Association, since 2011, China's ski industry has been in a stage of rapid development, accelerated by Beijing's successful Olympic bid. Jixue Ski Resort, located in Jilin city, Northeast China's Jilin province, has become the main venue for primary and …

Ice-snow tourism booming in China as Beijing Winter Olympics approach
2 years, 11 months ago

Ice-snow tourism booming in China as Beijing Winter Olympics approach

China Daily  

Located in the Changbai mountains, the Snow village in Heilongjiang's Hailin city kicked off its annual tourist season on Dec 29, when local temperatures dropped to around minus 20 degrees Celsius, transforming the village into a snow-capped wonderland. The Songhuahu Ski Field, a well-reputed urban ski resort in Jilin city, Jilin province, introduced night skiing sessions in 2016, and the …

Ice-snow tourism booming in China as Beijing Winter Olympics approach
2 years, 11 months ago

Ice-snow tourism booming in China as Beijing Winter Olympics approach

China Daily  

Located in the Changbai mountains, the Snow village in Heilongjiang's Hailin city kicked off its annual tourist season on Dec 29, when local temperatures dropped to around minus 20 degrees Celsius, transforming the village into a snow-capped wonderland. The Songhuahu Ski Field, a well-reputed urban ski resort in Jilin city, Jilin province, introduced night skiing sessions in 2016, and the …

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