Ice and snow activities prove popular in Shanxi
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ice and snow activities prove popular in Shanxi

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By ZHU XINGXIN in Shanyin, Shanxi and CHEN LIANG Enthusiasts ski at Guangwu International Ski Resort in Shanyin county, Shanxi province. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY The Guangwu International Ski Resort at the foot of the Great Wall of China in Shanxi province has become a popular destination among skiing enthusiasts this winter, as growing numbers of Chinese people embrace ice and snow activities. The Guangwu ski resort – a comprehensive resort offering skiing, mountain sports and other recreation activities – boasts 16 beginner, intermediate and advanced ski runs, and attracts over 80,000 visitors annually. Wu Tao, general manager of the resort, said that since opening for the current snow season at the end of November, the resort has already welcomed tens of thousands of visitors, with a steady stream coming from the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Shaanxi province, Shanghai, and even overseas guests from Russia and Thailand.

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Across China: Northeastern China snow sports appeal attracts international ski enthusiasts
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Across China: Northeastern China snow sports appeal attracts international ski enthusiasts

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Skiers enjoy the sport at the Beidahu Ski Resort in Jilin city, Northeast China's Jilin province, Nov 23, 2024. In contrast, he noted that ski resorts in northeastern China, like Beidahu, don't have these issues and enjoy better snow quality due to the dry, cold temperatures. The ongoing upgrades in both hardware and service have attracted increasing international attention to …

After 50 years, ski base hits peak performance
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After 50 years, ski base hits peak performance

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Tourists enjoy their wintertime at Yabuli Ski Resort on Jan 15. XIE JIANFEI/XINHUA Village beneficiaries Qingshan Village, located just a stone's throw from Yabuli Ski Resort, boasts panoramic views of Guokui Mountain. The village's thriving winter tourism industry has raised the average annual income per resident to 35,000 yuan. Back then, the area was remote, and getting from what is …

After 50 years, ski base hits peak performance
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After 50 years, ski base hits peak performance

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Tourists enjoy their wintertime at Yabuli Ski Resort on Jan 15. XIE JIANFEI/XINHUA Village beneficiaries Qingshan Village, located just a stone's throw from Yabuli Ski Resort, boasts panoramic views of Guokui Mountain. The village's thriving winter tourism industry has raised the average annual income per resident to 35,000 yuan. Back then, the area was remote, and getting from what is …

Winter sports in Shandong to invigorate Harbin 2025
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Winter sports in Shandong to invigorate Harbin 2025

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Shandong athlete Li Fanghui clinched the first gold medal for the Chinese delegation at the 9th Asian Winter Games on Feb 8. The achievement has ignited enthusiasm for winter sports among the people of Shandong, who are cheering on and supporting the province's athletes through various winter sports activities. Among the province's 58 ski resorts and 14 ice rinks, the …

Abandoned mines transformed into ski resort
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Abandoned mines transformed into ski resort

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China Daily | Updated: 2025-02-10 09:00 TAIYUAN — Though the eight-day Spring Festival holiday ended last week, the Wujinshan Li Ning International Ski Resort in Jinzhong, Shanxi province, is still bustling with skiing enthusiasts. With the remnants of the abandoned mine shafts still in sight, few could imagine how this once devastated and scarred old mining area has been transformed …

Abandoned mines transformed into N China ski resort
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Abandoned mines transformed into N China ski resort

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TAIYUAN -- After the end of the eight-day Spring Festival holiday, the Wujinshan Li Ning International Ski Resort in Jinzhong city, North China's Shanxi province, is still bustling with skiing enthusiasts. Zhang Yingjie, head of Jinzhong's Yuci district, said the district is capitalizing on its geographical location and high-quality ski trail resources to develop the ice and snow economy as …

Xi Focus: Turning ice and snow into gold
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Xi Focus: Turning ice and snow into gold

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An aerial drone photo shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 23, 2025. With winter temperatures sometimes dropping below minus 30 degrees Celsius, the provincial capital Harbin is dubbed China's "ice city." 300 MILLION PEOPLE IN WINTER SPORTS Xi has identified China's ice-and-snow sector as both a key economic driver and a vital …

Nation's snow destinations attract tourists from SE Asia
2 months ago

Nation's snow destinations attract tourists from SE Asia

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KUNMING — For as long as Nguyen Khanh Linh can remember, snow has been a rare sight across southern China, especially in Kunming, which is known for its year-round springlike climate. At 4,223 meters above sea level, Jiaozi Snow Mountain is one of China's lowest-altitude snow-capped peaks in winter, and an increasingly popular destination for Southeast Asian tourists. A growing …

Hi-tech, traditional charms enthrall
2 months ago

Hi-tech, traditional charms enthrall

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The 2022 Winter Olympics not only put Beijing and Zhangjiakou in Hebei province on the map of winter tourism but left world-class infrastructure behind that has transformed them into globally recognized tourism hot spots. In Beijing's northwestern Yanqing district, where the Alpine skiing events took place, and Zhangjiakou, which hosted the snowboarding, freestyle, and cross-country skiing events, state-of-the-art venues have …

Hot culture in a cold climate
2 months ago

Hot culture in a cold climate

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The forest park is home to a variety of wildlife. More than snow Xinjiang sits in the world's golden latitude belt for snow and ice and enjoys an average snow season of over 100 days each year, delivering excellent snow quality. Several regions within Xinjiang's rugged mountains have been converted into ski resorts featuring top-tier facilities. Altay prefecture, in the …

Southern parts of China discover joy of snow tourism
2 months ago

Southern parts of China discover joy of snow tourism

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A child skis at the Lyucongpo Ski Resort in Badong, a county in Hubei province, on Feb 26. Unlike in previous years, southern regions like Jiangxi are now actively competing for a share in the ice and snow tourism pie, luring visitors away from well-known northern winter attractions such as Harbin in Heilongjiang province. Additionally, searches for terms such as …

Southern parts of China discover joy of snow tourism
2 months ago

Southern parts of China discover joy of snow tourism

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People visit Lushan Mountain after a snowfall in Jiujiang, Jiangxi province. LIU LIXIN/CHINA NEWS SERVICE Immense potential According to a 2023 report on ice and snow tourism, the total scale of China's ice and snow industry exceeded 800 billion yuan in 2022 and is expected to reach 1 trillion yuan by 2025. The report said the current ice and snow …

Southern parts of China discover joy of snow tourism
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2 months ago

Southern parts of China discover joy of snow tourism

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Children enjoy winter time at the ski resort in Zigui on Dec 15. Liu Gang, the director of the mass sports division of Jiangxi Provincial Sports Bureau, said that Jiangxi currently has two outdoor ski resorts, and cities such as Yichun, Xinyu, Ganzhou and Nanchang also feature both indoor and outdoor ice rinks. "We encourage various ice and snow-related activities …

Mainland camp lures youth from Taiwan
2 months, 1 week ago

Mainland camp lures youth from Taiwan

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Young people from Taiwan participating in a winter camp on the Chinese mainland visited the Hanging Temple in Shanxi province. Zhang Yi / China Daily Young people from Taiwan participating in a winter camp on the Chinese mainland say their visits to historical and cultural sites have enhanced their national confidence and provided insights into many aspects of history that …

Shandong's inaugural ice, snow consumption season launches in Yantai
2 months, 1 week ago

Shandong's inaugural ice, snow consumption season launches in Yantai

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East China's Shandong province launches its first-ever ice and snow consumption season in Yantai on Jan 14. East China's Shandong province launched its first-ever ice and snow consumption season in Yantai on Jan 14, aiming to spark a new economic focal point. Showcasing the development of Shandong's ice and snow economy, the event attracted 106 exhibitors from the skiing equipment, …

Ice, snow consumption season launches in Yantai
2 months, 1 week ago

Ice, snow consumption season launches in Yantai

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East China's Shandong province launches its first-ever ice and snow consumption season in Yantai on Jan 14. East China's Shandong province launched its first-ever ice and snow consumption season in Yantai on Jan 14, aiming to spark a new economic focal point. Showcasing the development of Shandong's ice and snow economy, the event attracted 106 exhibitors from the skiing equipment, …

Ice, snow consumption season launches in Yantai
2 months, 1 week ago

Ice, snow consumption season launches in Yantai

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East China's Shandong province launches its first-ever ice and snow consumption season in Yantai on Jan 14. East China's Shandong province launched its first-ever ice and snow consumption season in Yantai on Jan 14, aiming to spark a new economic focal point. Showcasing the development of Shandong's ice and snow economy, the event attracted 106 exhibitors from the skiing equipment, …

Ice, snow consumption season launches in Yantai
2 months, 1 week ago

Ice, snow consumption season launches in Yantai

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East China's Shandong province launches its first-ever ice and snow consumption season in Yantai on Jan 14. East China's Shandong province launched its first-ever ice and snow consumption season in Yantai on Jan 14, aiming to spark a new economic focal point. In recent years, the city has been focused on boosting ice and snow consumption, hosting multiple large-scale ice …

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

Yantai launches winter sports consumption season

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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
3 months ago

Yantai launches winter sports consumption season

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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
3 months ago

Yantai launches winter sports consumption season

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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 …

Shanxi tourism boosts winter offerings
3 months ago

Shanxi tourism boosts winter offerings

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North China's Shanxi province has planned winter cultural and tourism activities to attract visitors to experience its winter allure and Chinese New Year tourism. During the 2024 Shanxi Winter Tourism Promotion and New Media Marketing Exchange event in Taiyuan on Dec 18, the Culture and Tourism Department of Shanxi Province launched winter cultural tourism activities, unveiling four winter tourism routes …

Shanxi tourism boosts winter offerings
3 months ago

Shanxi tourism boosts winter offerings

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North China's Shanxi province has planned winter cultural and tourism activities to attract visitors to experience its winter allure and Chinese New Year tourism. During the 2024 Shanxi Winter Tourism Promotion and New Media Marketing Exchange event in Taiyuan on Dec 18, the Culture and Tourism Department of Shanxi Province launched winter cultural tourism activities, unveiling four winter tourism routes …

Discover winter wonders in Guangyuan
3 months ago

Discover winter wonders in Guangyuan

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Nestled in northern Sichuan province, Guangyuan becomes a winter wonderland as snowfall blankets its high-altitude regions. Zengjia Mountain Scenic Area in Guangyuan, Sichuan province Zengjia Mountain Scenic Area enjoys a prolonged snow season lasting three months. Popular attractions include Zengjia Mountain International Ski Resort and Matouyan Snowboarding Competition Center, drawing winter sports enthusiasts from across the region. Tianzhao Mountain Scenic …

Shanxi's first ice and snow carnival begins in Jinzhong
3 months, 1 week ago

Shanxi's first ice and snow carnival begins in Jinzhong

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The launch of the inaugural Shanxi Province Ice and Snow Carnival and the opening ceremony of Jinzhong Joyous Ice and Snow Season took place on Dec 14 at the Jiulong International Ski Resort in Jinzhong city, North China's Shanxi province. The launch of the inaugural Shanxi Province Ice and Snow Carnival and the opening ceremony of Jinzhong Joyous Ice and …

Shanxi slopes thrive with winter tourism buzz
3 months, 1 week ago

Shanxi slopes thrive with winter tourism buzz

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By Zhu Xingxin and Zhou Huiying Skiers and snowboarders enjoy the slopes at the Guangwu International Ski Resort in Shanyin county, Shanxi province, on Thursday. The Guangwu International Ski Resort in Shanyin county, Shuozhou city, has welcomed many skiers since its opening in late November. It is the largest and most well-equipped ski resort in Shanxi, receiving around 80,000 visits …

Shanxi slopes thrive with winter tourism buzz
3 months, 1 week ago

Shanxi slopes thrive with winter tourism buzz

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By Zhu Xingxin and Zhou Huiying Skiers and snowboarders enjoy the slopes at the Guangwu International Ski Resort in Shanyin county, Shanxi province, on Thursday. The Guangwu International Ski Resort in Shanyin county, Shuozhou city, has welcomed many skiers since its opening in late November. It is the largest and most well-equipped ski resort in Shanxi, receiving around 80,000 visits …

China's winter economy heating up rapidly
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3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

China's winter economy heating up rapidly
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China's winter economy heating up rapidly

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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 …

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

Winter tourism heats up as weather cools

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Updated: Dec 9, 2024 By ZHOU HUIYING in Harbin, LIU MINGTAI in Changchun,LIU MINGTAI and YANG JUN in Guiyang CHINA DAILY 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 in …

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

Winter tourism heats up as weather cools

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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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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Winter tourism heats up as weather cools

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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
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Winter tourism heats up as weather cools

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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
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Winter tourism heats up as weather cools

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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
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Winter tourism heats up as weather cools

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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 …

Ice and snow tourism sector eyes record year
4 months ago

Ice and snow tourism sector eyes record year

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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
4 months 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
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4 months ago

Ice and snow tourism sector eyes record year

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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
4 months 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 …

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

Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports

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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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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports

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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
Top News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports

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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
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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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 …

Yizhou included on Guangxi's key county, district list
7 months, 1 week ago

Yizhou included on Guangxi's key county, district list

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Four counties and districts in Guangxi were recently designated as key counties for leisure agriculture, namely, Ziyuan county in Guilin, Rongshui Miao autonomous county in Liuzhou, Pingnan county in Guigang, and Yizhou district in Hechi. Yizhou district is the hometown of Liu Sanjie, the Zhuang folk song fairy, as well as the largest primary silk-producing area in Guangxi and a …

National Winter Games put icing on Olympic legacy
1 year ago

National Winter Games put icing on Olympic legacy

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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
1 year, 1 month ago

'Furnace city' develops taste for snow sports

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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
1 year, 1 month ago

Winter tourism bookings boom in Changchun

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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
1 year, 1 month ago

Winter sports in China eye white-hot growth

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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 …

A glimpse into thriving ice and snow industry in Xinjiang
1 year, 1 month ago

A glimpse into thriving ice and snow industry in Xinjiang

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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 …

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