Top 6 Ski Resorts in China

China winter tours

Yabuli International Ski Resort 

China’s largest and best ski resort so far, Yabuli Ski Resort has advanced trail, intermediate trail and primary trail, with complete supporting facilities.

Season: Early November – April

Location: Shangzhi City, 198km away from Harbin, Heilongjiang Province in northeast China

Floor space: 22.55 square kilometers

Trail vertical drop: From 200m to 1200m with the average drop of 700m

Idea for: all including the beginners and experienced skiers

Recommended tour to Yabuli Harbin: 5-day Harbin Tour

Beijing Huaibei International Ski Resort

The earliest ski resort in Beijing, it is considered the most beautiful ski resort in China, as the ski glade is connected and surrounded by the Great Wall of Mutianyu Section.

Season: December to March

Location: 70km from downtown Beijing, in the Jiugukou (Nine Valleys Pass) Natural Scenic Area

Floor space: 9.6 square kilometers

Trail: 1 advanced trail, 3 intermediate trails and 4 primary trails, with average vertical drop of 238m

Idea for: beginners

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Beijing Nanshan Ski Resort

The best and largest ski resort in Beijing, it is a comprehensive leisure resort, also with skating rink, water ski and grass skiing facilities.

Season: Mid December to March

Location: in Miyun District, 62km away from the city center

Trails: 21

Ski Board: Yes

Idea for: all including the beginners and experienced skiers

Xiling Ski Resort

Situated on Xiling Snow Mountain, the highest mountain in Chengdu, it is the largest and best alpine ski resort in China.

Season: Mid December to March

Location: 120km away from Chengdu, Sichuan Province

Trail: 7, 1km in length

Idea for: all including the beginners and experienced skiers

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Jilin Beidahu Ski Resort

Beidahu Ski Resort has successfully held national Winter Games for twice and Asian Winter Games for once.

Season: Early November – April

Location: Beidahu Development Zone, Jilin, 53km away from the city center

Trails: 19, with the average drop of 930m (the biggest drop among China ski resorts)

Ski Board: Yes

Idea for: all including the beginners and experienced skiers

Changbaishan Ski Resort

It is an ideal alpine ski resort, with perfect natural condition. Ever since its completion in 1959, numerous professional athletes have been here for snow skiing training.

Season: late November till middle March

Location: at the foot of Changbaishan Mountain, 220km away from Yanqing City, Jilin Province

Idea for: all including the beginners and experienced skiers

Nearby scenic spots: Tianchi Lake, Erdaobai River, hot springs

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