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Skiing in China
5 ski schools and 382 resorts listed
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Ski Schools
382
Ski Resorts
About Skiing in China
Skiing and snowboarding in China have become increasingly popular in recent years, with a surge in the development of ski resorts and infrastructure. The country offers a diverse range of skiing experiences, from large, modern resorts in the northern provinces to smaller, more developing ski areas. The industry's growth has been significantly boosted by the government's promotion of winter sports and the successful hosting of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
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November - April
Total Resorts
382
Total Runs
~707 km
Highest Altitude
3,075m
Ski Regions
Heilongjiang, Jilin, Xinjiang, Hebei, Beijing
Did You Know?
China's ski industry has experienced rapid growth, partly driven by the 2022 Winter Olympics held in Beijing and Chongli. The country has one of the highest number of ski resorts in the world. Many new, modern resorts have been built in recent years, particularly in the north of the country.
Popular Ski Areas
YabuliWanlongLake Songhua ResortBeidahuThaiwoo
382 ski areas are listed in China, including Jikepulin – Hemu, Beidahu, Yabuli, Lake Songhua Resort, Wanfeng – Tonghua, and Fulong. By type, that is 277 outdoor ski areas, 51 indoor snow centres, and 54 dry ski slopes. The highest lift-served point is at Koktokay, 3,077m. The largest listed piste network is Jikepulin – Hemu, with 70 km. Nanshan lists the most lifts, 22.
- Jikepulin – Hemu — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 1,383m and 2,779m, a vertical drop of 1,396m. 70 km of marked pistes are served by 10 lifts. The nearest airport is Burqin Kanas Airport (KJI) - 55 km.
- Beidahu — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 506m and 1,398m, a vertical drop of 892m. 42.4 km of marked pistes are served by 17 lifts. The nearest airport is Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ).
- Yabuli — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 411m and 1,371m, a vertical drop of 960m. 35 km of marked pistes are served by 11 lifts. The nearest airport is Mudanjiang Hailang International Airport (MDG).
- Lake Songhua Resort — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 320m and 899m, a vertical drop of 579m. 31 km of marked pistes are served by 7 lifts. The nearest airport is Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ).
- Wanfeng – Tonghua — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 414m and 954m, a vertical drop of 540m. 31 km of marked pistes are served by 5 lifts. The nearest airport is Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport (TNH) - 48 km.
- Fulong — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 1,302m and 1,720m, a vertical drop of 418m. 30 km of marked pistes are served by 12 lifts. The nearest airport is Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport (ZQZ).
- Jihua — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 249m and 463m, a vertical drop of 214m. 30 km of marked pistes are served by 10 lifts. The nearest airport is Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) - 78 km.
- Koktokay — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 1,864m and 3,077m, a vertical drop of 1,213m. 28 km of marked pistes are served by 3 lifts. The nearest airport is Fuyun Koktokay Airport (FYN) - 59 km.
- Yanqing National Alpine Ski Centre — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 1,071m and 2,171m, a vertical drop of 1,100m. 25 km of marked pistes are served by 9 lifts. The nearest airport is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) - 76 km.
- Wanlong — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 1,560m and 2,110m, a vertical drop of 550m. 22 km of marked pistes are served by 6 lifts. The nearest airport is Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport (ZQZ).
- Thaiwoo — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 1,650m and 2,160m, a vertical drop of 510m. 20 km of marked pistes are served by 4 lifts. The nearest airport is Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport (ZQZ).
- Ping Tian Resort — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 1,975m and 3,075m, a vertical drop of 1,100m. There are 20 km of marked pistes.
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When to Ski in China
The ski season in China usually runs from November to April.
Conditions vary a lot by resort and altitude within that window — the resort pages below carry the snow report and lift status for each one.
5 ski schools are listed in China. They are based at Changbaishan Wanda International Resort.
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