After 50 years, ski base hits peak performance

Visitors take photos in front of the snow sculptures at Yabuli Ski Resort on Jan 16. XIE JIANFEI/XINHUA Natural advantages Wang Keshua, deputy head of the Yabuli competition zone, highlighted Yabuli's four key strengths — venues, experience, talent and cultural heritage — that have solidified its position as a leading winter sports venue. "Yabuli Ski Resort has hosted 25 international events, including the 3rd Asian Winter Games in 1996, the 24th Winter Universiade in 2009, and the Snowboard World Cup, along with over 350 national competitions," Wang said. These top-tier facilities were crucial to the success of the Asian Winter Games, aligning with the event's focus on efficiency and simplicity, Wang said. "In addition to the Asian Winter Games, Yabuli will host over 20 other professional and amateur events, further cementing its reputation and driving the growth of winter sports in the region," Wang said.