5.Yulong Skiing Resort in Yunnan 云南玉龍雪山滑雪場(Source: China.org.cn) |
Yulong Skiing Resort in Yunnan
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Yulong Xue Shan), located near Lijiang, is the southernmost glacier found in the northern hemisphere. Its tallest peak has an altitude of 5,596 meters, which is said to be the world's most difficult climb and thus to this day remains a virgin peak. The ski resort is located at an altitude of 4500m to 4700m and covered in snow all-year-long.
Featuring excellent snow quality and long snow season, it attracts countless ski lovers from all over the world. In order to provide the best conditions, the resort bought snowmaker from the United States and snow grooming machine from Canada.
When it comes to skiing, many people will immediately think of southern Austria or Switzerland. However, not everyone can afford to travel to, let alone stay at, a fancy Swiss ski resort. In fact, there are a lot of excellent, outstanding even, ski resorts to be discovered across China. Some of them even host international skiing and snowboarding competitions.
The ten ski resorts China.org.cn has selected for you here, can all claim unique characteristics. Some of them feature excellent snow quality, whereas others feature superb service. Third ones might stand out because of their amazing surroundings. No matter whether you are a winter vacation lover or not, you can definitely find a holiday spot to your liking among the following ten.
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