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 Mountains. "I discovered through social media that this is the warmest ski resort in Xinjiang, and it's conveniently located near the renowned Tianchi Lake," said Li, brimming with excitement. Though it starts operations relatively late in the winter season, the Tianshan Tianchi international ski resort has garnered popularity among ski enthusiasts due to its mild winter temperatures and proximity to various other scenic spots. The area has seen the busiest time of the year since the snow season began, with the Jiangjun Mountain ski resort alone welcoming an average of more than 5,000 visitors every day.

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China's ice city greets over 90 million visitors in 2024-2025 winter season
3 weeks, 4 days ago

China's ice city greets over 90 million visitors in 2024-2025 winter season

China Daily  

Harbin has ignited a fervor for ice and snow tourism on Chinese social media this winter, since the opening of the 41st Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival on Jan 5. The craze for winter sports has fueled tourism in China's ice city of Harbin, with the number of tourist arrivals growing 9.7 percent year on year to over 90 …

Diverse tourism spots prosper from ice shows, chill hotpot
1 month ago

Diverse tourism spots prosper from ice shows, chill hotpot

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By PENG CHAO in Chengdu and ZHOU HUIYING in Harbin | China Daily | Updated: 2025-02-27 07:28 Tourists line up to buy steamed buns at a morning market in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on Jan 28. "It's incredibly thrilling, and my heart soared with me," said Zhang, a tourist from East China's Zhejiang province, after trying the Super Ice Slide at …

Diverse tourism spots prosper from ice shows, chill hotpot
1 month ago

Diverse tourism spots prosper from ice shows, chill hotpot

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By PENG CHAO in Chengdu and ZHOU HUIYING in Harbin | China Daily | Updated: 2025-02-27 07:28 Tourists line up to buy steamed buns at a morning market in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on Jan 28. "It's incredibly thrilling, and my heart soared with me," said Zhang, a tourist from East China's Zhejiang province, after trying the Super Ice Slide at …

Nation's frozen assets keep paying dividends
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1 month ago

Nation's frozen assets keep paying dividends

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The fulfillment of China's ambitious goal of encouraging 300 million people to participate in ice and snow activities has facilitated the rapid expansion of the winter sports industry in the country. WANG JILIN/FOR CHINA DAILY/XINHUA Backed up by surging public interest and robust market demand, international governing bodies and business insiders remain bullish on the growth potential of China's winter …

Nation's frozen assets keep paying dividends
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1 month ago

Nation's frozen assets keep paying dividends

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The fulfillment of China's ambitious goal of encouraging 300 million people to participate in ice and snow activities has facilitated the rapid expansion of the winter sports industry in the country. WANG JILIN/FOR CHINA DAILY/XINHUA Backed up by surging public interest and robust market demand, international governing bodies and business insiders remain bullish on the growth potential of China's winter …

Nation's frozen assets keep paying dividends
Top News
1 month ago

Nation's frozen assets keep paying dividends

China Daily  

The fulfillment of China's ambitious goal of encouraging 300 million people to participate in ice and snow activities has facilitated the rapid expansion of the winter sports industry in the country. WANG JILIN/FOR CHINA DAILY/XINHUA Backed up by surging public interest and robust market demand, international governing bodies and business insiders remain bullish on the growth potential of China's winter …

Nation's frozen assets keep paying dividends
Top News
1 month ago

Nation's frozen assets keep paying dividends

China Daily  

The fulfillment of China's ambitious goal of encouraging 300 million people to participate in ice and snow activities has facilitated the rapid expansion of the winter sports industry in the country. WANG JILIN/FOR CHINA DAILY/XINHUA Backed up by surging public interest and robust market demand, international governing bodies and business insiders remain bullish on the growth potential of China's winter …

Across China: Northeastern China snow sports appeal attracts international ski enthusiasts
1 month ago

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 …

Ice, snow sports fire up Qingdao's winter consumption
1 month, 1 week ago

Ice, snow sports fire up Qingdao's winter consumption

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This winter, Qingdao's ice and snow sports market has seen a surge in popularity. During the recent Chinese New Year holiday, Qingdao capitalized on the festive travel season by introducing an outdoor sports route, making ice and snow sports a major highlight of the Qingdao tourism market. Ski resorts, sports venues, winter hot springs, and other locations collaborated to connect …

After 50 years, ski base hits peak performance
1 month, 1 week ago

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
1 month, 1 week ago

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 …

In China's Harbin, world's largest ice-and-snow park draws record visitors
1 month, 2 weeks ago

In China's Harbin, world's largest ice-and-snow park draws record visitors

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A bird's-eye view of the Harbin Ice and Snow World in Heilongjiang province. ZHANG SHU/FOR CHINA DAILY HARBIN -- Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice-and-snow theme park, has welcomed over 3 million visits as of Tuesday, setting a new attendance record just 52 days into its 26th edition, organizers announced. Located in Harbin, the capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang …

Winter sports can heat up further in China
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Winter sports can heat up further in China

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SHI YU/CHINA DAILY The 9th Asian Winter Games, which opened in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on Friday, is likely to see China's outstanding performance in the events because the country ranked third in the medal tally in the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. When applying to host the Winter Olympics, China worked out an ambitious plan to increase the number of people …

Ice City's a hot spot
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ice City's a hot spot

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From Jan 1 to Feb 9, Harbin received a total of 424,000 inbound tourists, a year-on-year increase of 145.1 percent. XINHUA The Games have driven rapid growth in the ice and snow tourism market in Harbin, and even across the whole province, significantly enhancing Heilongjiang's international influence and visibility. "Heilongjiang boasts picturesque natural landscapes and abundant ice and snow resources, …

Winter sports can heat up further in China
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Winter sports can heat up further in China

China Daily  

SHI YU/CHINA DAILY The 9th Asian Winter Games, which opened in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on Friday, is likely to see China's outstanding performance in the events because the country ranked third in the medal tally in the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. When applying to host the Winter Olympics, China worked out an ambitious plan to increase the number of people …

Winter sports can heat up further in China
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Winter sports can heat up further in China

China Daily  

SHI YU/CHINA DAILY The 9th Asian Winter Games, which opened in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on Friday, is likely to see China's outstanding performance in the events because the country ranked third in the medal tally in the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. When applying to host the Winter Olympics, China worked out an ambitious plan to increase the number of people …

Ice City's a hot spot
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ice City's a hot spot

China Daily  

From Jan 1 to Feb 9, Harbin received a total of 424,000 inbound tourists, a year-on-year increase of 145.1 percent. XINHUA The Games have driven rapid growth in the ice and snow tourism market in Harbin, and even across the whole province, significantly enhancing Heilongjiang's international influence and visibility. "Heilongjiang boasts picturesque natural landscapes and abundant ice and snow resources, …

Winter sports in Shandong to invigorate Harbin 2025
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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 …

Asian Winter Games can drive Harbin's development
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Asian Winter Games can drive Harbin's development

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Sheng Haipeng of China competes during the Men's Freestyle Skiing Halfpipe finals the 9th Asian Winter Games in Yabuli, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Feb 8, 2025. Major international sports events have always been an important economic lever for the host country, and hopefully the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin this year will play the same role. The Asian Winter …

A boost to ice and snow economy
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

A boost to ice and snow economy

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MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY Editor's note: With Chinese people's passion for ice and snow sports ignited by major winter sports events, the 9th Asian Winter Games, which opened in Harbin on Friday, promises to be another spectacular winter sports in China after the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, promoting camaraderie, peace and prosperity. In turn, Heilongjiang will contribute to China's "300 …

Asian Winter Games can drive Harbin's development
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Asian Winter Games can drive Harbin's development

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Sheng Haipeng of China competes during the Men's Freestyle Skiing Halfpipe finals the 9th Asian Winter Games in Yabuli, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Feb 8, 2025. Major international sports events have always been an important economic lever for the host country, and hopefully the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin this year will play the same role. The Asian Winter …

Abandoned mines transformed into N China ski resort
1 month, 3 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, 3 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 …

Xi Jinping's vision drives China's winter sports boom
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Xi Jinping's vision drives China's winter sports boom

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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. Enthusiasm is especially high as the 9th Asian Winter Games opens Friday in Harbin, marking another milestone for China's winter sports development. By April 2024, following the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, around 313 million people — over 22 percent of …

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 tourism turns Erhe into winter wonderland
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Snow tourism turns Erhe into winter wonderland

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Tourists in Erhe village take horse sled rides. Yan Dongjie / China Daily On the fourth day of the Year of the Snake, red lanterns adorned a small village in China's northernmost region, drawing thousands of visitors to celebrate Spring Festival in a winter wonderland. "Covered in thick snow, with smoke rising from chimneys as the sun sets, the snow …

Snow tourism turns Erhe into winter wonderland
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Snow tourism turns Erhe into winter wonderland

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Tourists in Erhe village take horse sled rides. Yan Dongjie / China Daily On the fourth day of the Year of the Snake, red lanterns adorned a small village in China's northernmost region, drawing thousands of visitors to celebrate Spring Festival in a winter wonderland. "Covered in thick snow, with smoke rising from chimneys as the sun sets, the snow …

Wuhan's ice and snow industry gains momentum
2 months ago

Wuhan's ice and snow industry gains momentum

China Daily  

The ice and snow industry in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province and one of China's "four ovens" — cities known for their steamy summer temperatures and sparse winter snowfall — has prospered in recent years. The venue of the resort simulates outdoor skiing resorts by using snow-making machines, and ice sculptures transported from external cold storage for construction, said Yu …

Wuhan's ice and snow industry gains momentum
2 months ago

Wuhan's ice and snow industry gains momentum

China Daily  

The ice and snow industry in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province and one of China's "four ovens" — cities known for their steamy summer temperatures and sparse winter snowfall — has prospered in recent years. The venue of the resort simulates outdoor skiing resorts by using snow-making machines, and ice sculptures transported from external cold storage for construction, said Yu …

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

Nation's snow destinations attract tourists from SE Asia

China Daily  

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

China Daily  

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 …

A sparkling wonderland of joy
2 months ago

A sparkling wonderland of joy

China Daily  

China's geographical proximity to Siberia gives its northeastern winters a distinct bite. As the three northeastern provinces of Heilongjiang, Jilin, and Liaoning have continued to upgrade infrastructure and introduce celebrations to create immersive winter experiences, the region is now at the heart of the country's winter tourism. Sporting activities at world-class ski resorts, displays of massive ice and snow sculptures, …

China embraces winter's chill
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2 months ago

China embraces winter's chill

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Geographical diversity and new offerings are resulting in a panoply of experiences designed to make the most of the cold season, Yang Feiyue reports. Editor's note: China Daily reporters leverage local expertise to craft diverse itineraries, showcasing a blend of historical landmarks and natural wonders across highly recommended cities and sites, offering practical guidance for your exploration of the country. …

Hot culture in a cold climate
2 months ago

Hot culture in a cold climate

China Daily  

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, 1 week 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 …

Winter Wonderland adds warmth to 2025 Spring Festival season
2 months, 1 week ago

Winter Wonderland adds warmth to 2025 Spring Festival season

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Beijing is bustling with a range of cultural and sports activities to celebrate Chinese New Year, leveraging the city's winter attractions and legacy of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Organized by the Beijing Bureau of Culture and Tourism, the events aim to showcase Beijing's winter tourism resources and celebrate the legacy of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics in the lead …

Southern parts of China discover joy of snow tourism
2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week ago

Southern parts of China discover joy of snow tourism

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Ski enthusiasts practice at Qu Yuan's Hometown International Ski Resort in Zigui, Hubei province, on Dec 15. ZHENG JIAYU/FOR CHINA DAILY Twenty-six-year-old Yi Wei could barely contain her joy as she watched snowflakes swirling around her while on a trip to Lushan Mountain in Jiangxi province in January last year. "My friends and I had planned to climb the mountain …

Southern parts of China discover joy of snow tourism
2 months, 1 week ago

Southern parts of China discover joy of snow tourism

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Ski enthusiasts practice at Qu Yuan's Hometown International Ski Resort in Zigui, Hubei province, on Dec 15. ZHENG JIAYU/FOR CHINA DAILY Twenty-six-year-old Yi Wei could barely contain her joy as she watched snowflakes swirling around her while on a trip to Lushan Mountain in Jiangxi province in January last year. "My friends and I had planned to climb the mountain …

Southern parts of China discover joy of snow tourism
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2 months, 1 week ago

Southern parts of China discover joy of snow tourism

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Ski enthusiasts practice at Qu Yuan's Hometown International Ski Resort in Zigui, Hubei province, on Dec 15. ZHENG JIAYU/FOR CHINA DAILY Twenty-six-year-old Yi Wei could barely contain her joy as she watched snowflakes swirling around her while on a trip to Lushan Mountain in Jiangxi province in January last year. "My friends and I had planned to climb the mountain …

Southern parts of China discover joy of snow tourism
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2 months, 1 week ago

Southern parts of China discover joy of snow tourism

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Ski enthusiasts practice at Qu Yuan's Hometown International Ski Resort in Zigui, Hubei province, on Dec 15. ZHENG JIAYU/FOR CHINA DAILY Twenty-six-year-old Yi Wei could barely contain her joy as she watched snowflakes swirling around her while on a trip to Lushan Mountain in Jiangxi province in January last year. "My friends and I had planned to climb the mountain …

Southern parts of China discover joy of snow tourism
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2 months, 1 week 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 …

Southern parts of China discover joy of snow tourism
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2 months, 1 week ago

Southern parts of China discover joy of snow tourism

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Ski enthusiasts practice at Qu Yuan's Hometown International Ski Resort in Zigui, Hubei province, on Dec 15. ZHENG JIAYU/FOR CHINA DAILY Twenty-six-year-old Yi Wei could barely contain her joy as she watched snowflakes swirling around her while on a trip to Lushan Mountain in Jiangxi province in January last year. "My friends and I had planned to climb the mountain …

Southern parts of China discover joy of snow tourism
2 months, 1 week ago

Southern parts of China discover joy of snow tourism

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Ski enthusiasts practice at Qu Yuan's Hometown International Ski Resort in Zigui, Hubei province, on Dec 15. ZHENG JIAYU/FOR CHINA DAILY Twenty-six-year-old Yi Wei could barely contain her joy as she watched snowflakes swirling around her while on a trip to Lushan Mountain in Jiangxi province in January last year. "My friends and I had planned to climb the mountain …

Shandong's inaugural ice, snow consumption season launches in Yantai
2 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

National ice, snow event kicks off in Shandong
2 months, 2 weeks ago

National ice, snow event kicks off in Shandong

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The 11th National Ice and Snow Season - 2025 Shandong Province National Ski Challenge kicked off at the Cangma Mountain Ski Resort in Cangma town, Qingdao West Coast New Area, on Jan 11. This national ski challenge is centered around winter sports, aiming to nurture new growth points in the winter sports economy, drive the development of the entire ice …

National ice, snow event kicks off in Qingdao WCNA
2 months, 2 weeks ago

National ice, snow event kicks off in Qingdao WCNA

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chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: January 13, 2025 The 11th National Ice and Snow Season - 2025 Shandong Province National Ski Challenge kicked off at the Cangma Mountain Ski Resort in Cangma town, Qingdao West Coast New Area, on Jan 11. This national ski challenge is centered around winter sports, aiming to nurture new growth points in the winter sports economy, drive …

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