The northwest skiing sub-event of the First National Fitness Games kicked off on Saturday in Guyuan city, Ningxia Hui autonomous region. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The northwest skiing sub-event of the First National Fitness Games kicked off on Saturday in Guyuan city, Ningxia Hui autonomous region.
Teams from Shaanxi, Gansu and Ningxia gathered at the Yahao International Ski Resort, where colorfully dressed skiers raced down slopes in a lively display of speed and passion. Events such as snow tubing, snow tug-of-war and snow dragon boat racing added to the excitement.
"The ski conditions here are excellent, with high-quality slopes and well-equipped facilities," said Ding Li, a skiing enthusiast who visits the resort every year.
The northwest skiing sub-event of the First National Fitness Games kicked off on Saturday in Guyuan city, Ningxia Hui autonomous region. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
In recent years, the region has hosted various winter activities, including fun snow sports experiences for the public, youth-focused ice and snow classes and free skiing programs for young people.
As ice and snow tourism gains popularity, local communities have reaped significant benefits.
Residents who once idled away winters have now embraced a busy winter lifestyle. In Xinqi village, nearly 10,000 locals have taken up winter tourism jobs, working as ski instructors, snowmakers and hotel staff.
The northwest skiing sub-event of the First National Fitness Games kicked off on Saturday in Guyuan city, Ningxia Hui autonomous region. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The northwest skiing sub-event of the First National Fitness Games kicked off on Saturday in Guyuan city, Ningxia Hui autonomous region. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The northwest skiing sub-event of the First National Fitness Games kicked off on Saturday in Guyuan city, Ningxia Hui autonomous region. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The northwest skiing sub-event of the First National Fitness Games kicked off on Saturday in Guyuan city, Ningxia Hui autonomous region. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The northwest skiing sub-event of the First National Fitness Games kicked off on Saturday in Guyuan city, Ningxia Hui autonomous region. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The northwest skiing sub-event of the First National Fitness Games kicked off on Saturday in Guyuan city, Ningxia Hui autonomous region. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The northwest skiing sub-event of the First National Fitness Games kicked off on Saturday in Guyuan city, Ningxia Hui autonomous region. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The northwest skiing sub-event of the First National Fitness Games kicked off on Saturday in Guyuan city, Ningxia Hui autonomous region. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The northwest skiing sub-event of the First National Fitness Games kicked off on Saturday in Guyuan city, Ningxia Hui autonomous region. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
