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 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. The commission, China's economic planning body, will roll out a broad package of policies together with the country's sports governing body and tourism administration, among other departments, to help grow the winter sports sector's total market value to 1.5 trillion yuan by the end of the 15th Five-Year Plan, according to an industry guideline issued by the State Council on Wednesday. "The growing demand for ice and snow activities taps into a wide variety of business subdivisions, including tourism, education, fitness, accommodation and training," Zhang said during last month's World Winter Sports Expo.

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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 …

Changchun Ice and Snow Festival opens for 28th season
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Changchun Ice and Snow Festival opens for 28th season

China Daily  

The 28th Changchun Ice and Snow Festival kicked off on Tuesday at the Changchun Ice and Snow New World park in the capital of Jilin province. Co-hosted by the Changchun municipal government and the Jilin Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, the festival includes immersive performances and interactive experiences to showcase the city's unique charm. Over 200 ice and snow …

Shanxi's first ice and snow carnival begins in Jinzhong
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Shanxi's first ice and snow carnival begins in Jinzhong

China Daily  

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 …

Boom year in the offing for winter tourism
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Boom year in the offing for winter tourism

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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
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1 month ago

China's winter economy heating up rapidly

China Daily  

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
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 …

Winter tourism heats up as weather cools
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1 month 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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1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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 …

Jilin to focus on winter industry development
1 month ago

Jilin to focus on winter industry development

China Daily  

People ski at the Vanke Lake Songhua Resort in Jilin city, Jilin province. LING XIZHENG/FOR CHINA DAILY Jilin city in Northeast China's Jilin province will continue to channelize its rich snow and ice resources for economic growth by developing winter tourism, as well as winter sports, gear and facilities. He said that under a recently released State-level guideline aimed at …

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
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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 …

Chongli ski resorts open for new season
1 month, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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. …

Hohhot transforms into winter wonderland for ice, snow festivities
2 months ago

Hohhot transforms into winter wonderland for ice, snow festivities

China Daily  

Young participants pose for a group photo at Mazongshan Ski Resort. This winter, Hohhot, capital of North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, will become a winter wonderland, inviting visitors from across the country to experience the region's unique charm. Starting in November, Hohhot's winter tourism activities are packed with exciting highlights, unique attractions, and curated travel routes. At the heart …

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
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 …

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 …

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 …

Hohhot launches new winter tourism season with ice, snow events
2 months ago

Hohhot launches new winter tourism season with ice, snow events

China Daily  

The sky erupts with fireworks on the opening night of the Happy Ice and Snow Carnival in Hohhot. The 2024-25 Hohhot Winter Ice and Snow Activities Promotion Conference took place in Beijing on Nov 1 and 2, inviting travelers to embrace Hohhot's unique winter charm. The theme "Song of Inner Mongolia: Snow Joy in Qingcheng" highlighted key winter activities, showcasing …

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