As the 9th Asian Winter Games continues in Harbin, enthusiasm for winter sports is surging across China. For those inspired to hit the slopes, here are some of the country's top ski resorts.
Tourists ski at the Yabuli Ski Resort in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, Jan 15, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
Harbin, Heilongjiang province
Yabuli Ski Resort
Featuring 17 ski trails and a snow season lasting up to five months, Yabuli is one of the largest comprehensive snow training centers in China, particularly suitable for professional ski training. Its "Erguokui" trail is renowned as one of the steepest off-piste runs in Asia.
Tourists ski at the Songhua Lake Ski Resort in Jilin city, Jilin province, Jan 29, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
Jilin, Jilin province
Beidahu Ski Resort
Known for its excellent snow quality, Beidahu Ski Resort offers a family-friendly resort experience. The resort boasts 20 beginner trails, 34 intermediate trails, 9 advanced trails, 10 chairlifts and 7 magic carpets.
Songhua Lake Ski Resort
Home to one of the longest alpine ski runs in China, the Songhua Lake Ski Resort slope is approximately 5.23 kilometers in length, with a total of 34 high-quality trails. Chairlifts provide direct access to a summit viewing platform, offering panoramic views of Songhua Lake.
A skiing park jumping event is held at the Jiangjun Mountain International Ski Resort in Xinjiang, Feb 3, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
Altay, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region
Koktokay Ski Resort
With a vertical drop of 1,400 meters and a snow season exceeding seven months, Koktokay offers exceptional snow conditions ideal for off-piste enthusiasts. It is the first ski resort in China certified for having the greatest vertical drop.
Jiangjun Mountain Ski Resort
As the only alpine ski resort in China connected to a city, it features 54 trails amidst beautiful scenery, making it an excellent spot to enjoy sunsets over the slopes.
Youth from Taiwan province experience skiing in Chongli, Hebei province, Jan 17, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
Chongli, Zhangjiakou city, Hebei province
Thaiwoo Ski Resort
Offering 31 ski trails and extensive facilities, Thaiwoo is a North American-style town suitable for year-round vacations, providing comprehensive resort services.
Genting Resort Secret Garden
As a venue for the Beijing Winter Olympics, it boasts highly professional facilities, including 3 beginner trails, 20 intermediate trails, 15 advanced trails, 5 chairlifts and 2 magic carpets.
A drone photo shows the Shennongjia Zhonghe Ski Resort in Hubei province, Jan 23, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
Shennongjia Forestry District, Hubei province
Shennongjia Ski Resort
Combining artificial snowmaking with natural snowfall, the resort offers a variety of ski trails across all difficulty levels, earning it the reputation as the "Southern Snow Paradise".
