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Despite the fact that China's ski resorts are still relatively unheard of among foreign tourists, the ex-pat community living here, especially the British, Australians and Americans, have long since discovered that China not only has some decent ski slopes, but that the slopes are in fact a fun place to meet others, and of course ski gear can be rented on site.  Below is detailed information of China's Top 5 ski resorts. See China Highlights' ski tours if you want to combine your China tours with some skiing activities.

Also read top ski resorts in Beijing.

1. Yabuli Ski Resort - the Largest Ski Resort in China

• Features: The largest Ski Resort in China.
• Location: Heilongjiang Province in northeast China.
• Season: Mid November. - Late March
• Trail vertical drop: From 200m to 1200m with the average drop of 700m
• Skiing Market: suitable for all particularly for those experienced skiers.

More information about Yabuli Ski Resort

Yabuli Ski Tours

2. Beijing Huaibei Ski Resort

• Features: ski glade surrounded by the Great Wall
• Location: 70 kilometers from downtown Beijing (about 1 hour's ride)  in the Jiugukou (Nine Valleys Pass) Natural Scenic Area.
• Season: December to March
• Lift: 4
• Trail: 6
• Skiing Market: beginners

More information about Huaibei Ski Resort

Beijing Ski Tours

3. Beijing Nanshan Ski Resort - Largest Ski Resort close to Beijing

• Features: The best and largest ski resort close to Beijing.
• Season: Mid December to March
• Location: 62 kilometers away from Beijing.
• Trail: 10
• Ski Board: Yes
• Skiing Market: suitable for all

More information about Nanshan Ski Resort

Beijing Ski Tours

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4. Xiling Ski Resort - China's largest alpine ski resort

• Features:China's best alpine ski resort.
• Season: Mid December to March
• Location: At Xiling Snow Mountain 120 kilometers away from Chengdu in Southwest China's Sichuan Province.
• Highest mountain: 5364 meters
• Trail: 7, 10 kilometers in length
• Skiing Market: suitable for all

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5. Alshan Ski Resort

• Features: Resort surrounded by forests
• Season: November to April
• Location: On the border of Inner Mongolia in China and Mongolia itself, 3-4 hours by bus/train from Ulanhot.
• Skiing Market: Suitable for skiers of every level.

More information about Alshan Ski Resort

List of Major Ski Resorts in China

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I updated this article on January 22, 2013
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Q: Yulia Blinova Asked on 2013-03-11 Reply

Hello,Will there still be any skiing resorts open close to Beijing on March 16-17th?

Dear Sir or Madam, I've asked some of ski resorts, they also closed business. Lussie Lu Replied on 2013-03-12

Q: Rahul Asked on 2013-01-25 Reply

I am planning a trip after vacation i.e. 18th February to shanghai and Zhengzhou for business. During the weekend where I can plan a short visit. I am travelling alone.

Hi Rahul, we are more than happy to help plan your China tour. Please kindly inform:

1. How long you will stay for each city

2. Class of hotel

3. Attractions you wish to visit

Then we will send you a detailed itinerary.

Whitney Liao Replied on 2013-01-28

Q: Eugene Asked on 2013-01-21 Reply

Hi, is nanshan ski still open till middle or late march? I am planning a trip for maybe the 2nd and 3rd week of March in 2013.

Hi Eugene, it is not available at that time. The snow melts in late February.

Whitney Liao Replied on 2013-01-22

Q: Aruna Asked on 2013-01-08 Reply

Hi,I am in Chengdu. What is the nearest place to see snow in this winter ? How can I reach there ? Is there any entrance fee ? Please inform me. My mail is arunasaku@yahoo.comThank you.

Hi Aruna, the nearest place for viewing snow is the Xiling Snow Mountain. You can join a group tour to get there. They have boarding point in Chengdu. Or you can rent a van to get there. The entrance fee is CNY120 per person.

Whitney Liao Replied on 2013-01-09

Q: Leszek Asked on 2012-12-08 Reply

I am an advanced skier (I volunteer as a ski patroller in the US) and I will be in Beijing December 17 – 24. During that time I might have time to go for a day or two of skiing. Should I consider Huaibe or Nanshan? What’s the best way to arrange it? Is there a bus or train from Beijing to the resort? I would need to rent equipment and stay there for one or two nights.

Hi Leszek, I give you our site page http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/china-ski-resort/ where you could find detailed information about skiing resorts in Beijing. As my opinion, the cost of Nanshan resort will be lower than the one of Huaibei. There some bus depart from downtown there or you could take taxi there. Lily Lee Replied on 2012-12-08

Hi Lily, thank you for the reply. What''s the best way to find a hotel in Nanshan or in Huaibei for one or two nights? Do you know if both resorts have equipment rental (I will be on a business trip so I won''t be taking my skiing equipment with me). guest Replied on 2012-12-10

Hi Leszek, there are some ski equipment rental there. There are hotels in both skiing resort but very expensive. Lily Lee Replied on 2012-12-13