Hot for cold
3 years, 11 months ago

Hot for cold

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The Silk Road International Ski Resort in Urumqi in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region sees a large number of visitors on Nov 26. Alibaba's travel portal, Fliggy, tracked a 300 percent surge in searches for destinations in the country's northeastern provinces and a 110 percent increase in winter-product bookings during the Nov 11 Singles Day online shopping spree, which started on Nov 1, the agency's data show. "The ski market is indeed very hot," says Zhang Xuguang, a manager with Genting Resort Secret Garden in Zhangjiakou, the city that will cohost some events during the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Twenty-eight ski resorts were built in 2019, bringing the total number to 770 nationwide, according to the 2019 China Ski Industry White Paper by Beijing Ski Association official Wu Bin.

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

China's winter economy heating up rapidly
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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, 4 days 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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2 weeks, 4 days 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
2 weeks, 4 days 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
2 weeks, 4 days 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
1 month ago

Ice and snow tourism sector eyes record year

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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 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
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1 month 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 …

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

China issues guidelines to promote development of ice, snow economy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China issues guidelines to promote development of ice, snow economy

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

Cool places turn hot spots for summer-weary travelers

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

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

Cool places turn hot spots for summer-weary travelers

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

Scorching heat sees people opt for cooler destinations
6 months ago

Scorching heat sees people opt for cooler destinations

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Tourists enjoy the coolness at a "forest above water" scenery spot in Luyang Lake Wetland Park in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, in early summer. Chill spots In Northeast China's Jilin province, the frozen Tianchi crater lake of Changbai Mountain has just begun to melt, ushering in its most beautiful season. In recent years, the province has developed travel routes involving forest …

Scorching heat sees people opt for cooler destinations
6 months ago

Scorching heat sees people opt for cooler destinations

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Tourists enjoy the coolness at a "forest above water" scenery spot in Luyang Lake Wetland Park in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, in early summer. Chill spots In Northeast China's Jilin province, the frozen Tianchi crater lake of Changbai Mountain has just begun to melt, ushering in its most beautiful season. In recent years, the province has developed travel routes involving forest …

Scorching heat sees people opt for cooler destinations
6 months ago

Scorching heat sees people opt for cooler destinations

China Daily  

Tourists enjoy the coolness at a "forest above water" scenery spot in Luyang Lake Wetland Park in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, in early summer. Chill spots In Northeast China's Jilin province, the frozen Tianchi crater lake of Changbai Mountain has just begun to melt, ushering in its most beautiful season. In recent years, the province has developed travel routes involving forest …

Jilin hosts tourism conference
6 months, 1 week ago

Jilin hosts tourism conference

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The First Jilin Tourism Development Conference kicks off on Friday in the Changbai Mountain Protection and Development Zone in Jilin province. The First Jilin Tourism Development Conference kicked off on Friday in the Changbai Mountain Protection and Development Zone in Jilin province, attracting about 400 delegates to discuss the high-quality development of the tourism industry. "Leveraging the unique resource endowments, …

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

Enterprising skier brings convenience to the slopes
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Enterprising skier brings convenience to the slopes

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Yu Momo works at Koktokay Ski Resort, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, in November. CHINA DAILY This winter, skiing enthusiast Yu Momo has been involved in an average of two rescue operations near Koktokay Ski Resort in Altay, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, every week. The inspiration for this car rental service model came from Yu's visit to Japan's Niseko Ski Resort, …

Enterprising skier brings convenience to the slopes
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Enterprising skier brings convenience to the slopes

China Daily  

Yu Momo works at Koktokay Ski Resort, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, in November. CHINA DAILY This winter, skiing enthusiast Yu Momo has been involved in an average of two rescue operations near Koktokay Ski Resort in Altay, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, every week. The inspiration for this car rental service model came from Yu's visit to Japan's Niseko Ski Resort, …

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

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

Winter sports in China eye white-hot growth

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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

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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

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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 …

Travelers eagerly brace for bustling snow, ice season
1 year, 1 month ago

Travelers eagerly brace for bustling snow, ice season

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Tourists enjoy a light moment at a ski resort in Altay, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on Thursday. Tourism industry insiders said that the snow season this year — roughly from November to March 2024, is the first complete one since the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and it is expected to see the strong growth of winter tourism and winter sports. …

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

China's winter sports run at red-hot white

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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

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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 …

Ice-and-snow tourism makes Xinjiang a hot destination
1 year, 11 months ago

Ice-and-snow tourism makes Xinjiang a hot destination

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People ski at the Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on Jan 7. For four consecutive snow seasons, Wang came from his hometown to the ski resort of Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, capital of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, to "strike gold" in the form of tuition fees. The ski resort is the first resort in Xinjiang …

Ice-and-snow tourism makes Xinjiang a hot destination
1 year, 11 months ago

Ice-and-snow tourism makes Xinjiang a hot destination

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People ski at the Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on Jan 7. For four consecutive snow seasons, Wang came from his hometown to the ski resort of Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, capital of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, to "strike gold" in the form of tuition fees. The ski resort is the first resort in Xinjiang …

Harbin's winter tourism starts heating up again
1 year, 11 months ago

Harbin's winter tourism starts heating up again

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HARBIN — Seeing an increasing number of people visiting the Polar-park since it started operating weeks ago in Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Zhang Jiwei, the park's marketing manager, is becoming more confident about the venue's performance this winter. This winter, the city opened three winter-themed parks, launched 12 ice and snow experience products and 10 winter tourism …

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

Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei kick off winter carnival

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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 …

Cold comfort
1 year, 11 months ago

Cold comfort

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Hundreds of residents and tourists in Heilongjiang province join a traditional activity of tossing hot water from pots into the freezing air, creating a spectacular scene as the water instantly freezes to form icy arcs and spiky "clouds", at the opening ceremonies of the first Polar Forest Ice Carnival and the 13th Winter Solstice Cultural Festival in the province's Beiji …

Cold comfort
1 year, 11 months ago

Cold comfort

China Daily  

Hundreds of residents and tourists in Heilongjiang province join a traditional activity of tossing hot water from pots into the freezing air, creating a spectacular scene as the water instantly freezes to form icy arcs and spiky "clouds", at the opening ceremonies of the first Polar Forest Ice Carnival and the 13th Winter Solstice Cultural Festival in the province's Beiji …

Ski industry booms as tourists take to slopes to escape summer heat
2 years, 4 months ago

Ski industry booms as tourists take to slopes to escape summer heat

China Daily  

A snowboarder takes to the slopes in an indoor resort in Chongqing in late July. Business at Qiaobo Ice and Snow World has seen remarkable growth this summer compared with last year, according to Ma Yinping, marketing manager of the ski resort in Shaoxing, East China's Zhejiang province. Ma attributed the growth to three reasons: one is government-distributed vouchers; another …

Ski industry booms as tourists take to slopes to escape summer heat
2 years, 4 months ago

Ski industry booms as tourists take to slopes to escape summer heat

China Daily  

A snowboarder takes to the slopes in an indoor resort in Chongqing in late July. Business at Qiaobo Ice and Snow World has seen remarkable growth this summer compared with last year, according to Ma Yinping, marketing manager of the ski resort in Shaoxing, East China's Zhejiang province. Ma attributed the growth to three reasons: one is government-distributed vouchers; another …

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

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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, …

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, …

It's snow time on Guizhou's slopes
2 years, 10 months ago

It's snow time on Guizhou's slopes

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Skis are not the only means to get around at the resort. The city will keep enriching its offering of winter tourism products, featuring skiing and hot spring, according to Chen. They cover the highlights and specialties Liupanshui has to offer in winter and last from one to three days to meet different traveler needs. Local intangible culture heritage, folk …

It's snow time on Guizhou's slopes
2 years, 10 months ago

It's snow time on Guizhou's slopes

China Daily  

Visitors enjoy a downhill experience at the Yushe ski resort in Liupanshui, Guizhou province. Major ski resorts in Liupanshui in Guizhou province saw full capacity during this year's Spring Festival holiday. Old-time skiers were pulling stunts on intimidating tracks at Meihuashan ski resort while beginners were fumbling their way through the flattened snowfield. "People are not satisfied just sightseeing on …

It's snow time on Guizhou's slopes
2 years, 10 months ago

It's snow time on Guizhou's slopes

China Daily  

Visitors enjoy a downhill experience at the Yushe ski resort in Liupanshui, Guizhou province. Major ski resorts in Liupanshui in Guizhou province saw full capacity during this year's Spring Festival holiday. Old-time skiers were pulling stunts on intimidating tracks at Meihuashan ski resort while beginners were fumbling their way through the flattened snowfield. "People are not satisfied just sightseeing on …

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