Skiing in Xinjiang

Description: Xinjiang occupies the most northwest part of China. This fertile land is affluent in natural resources and blessed in every aspect. The harvest autumn is cheering and penetrated with fruit fragrance. But the cold winter is also pleasing for it is the heaven of the ski lovers.The winter in Xinjiang is absolutely cold and the snow covers everywhere and everything. But the chilliness can not always keep people inside and the ironsides will find a way to enjoy the hibernal days as Urumqi is turned into a big ski resort by the heavy snow.In this page, we give you all the information about the SSS standard ski resorts near Urumqi.1. Silk Road International Ski Resort (0991-5963166/5963199): This resort is the biggest in northwest and one of the best ski resorts in China. It is located at PingXiLiang Village, ShuiXiGou Town where you can reach by direct bus from Urumqi International Grand Bazaar. The driving takes about 40 minutes and the return ticket is CNY15.00 per person.The altitude here is from 1700 meters to 2500 meters and the average temperature in winter is around minus 10 degrees. The resort is equipped with 6 trails, 2 sets of sightseeing cable cars to ancient forest, 5 sets of pulling ropeways, skateboard field, professional skating rink and many other entertainment facilities.Silk Road International Ski Resort is perfect for skilled skiers, but the novice can also have fun with the help of the professional coaches. The general expense is about CNY300.00 per person per day.2. BaiYun International Ski Resort (0991-3857028/3856400): BaiYun Ski Resort is about 42kms to the Urumqi and you can take bus from southern Passenger Station to ShuiXiGou to get there. The drop of the resort is only about 1000 meters with gently rolling hillsides and few cliffs.13 trails here are specially designed and functional distinguished for high speed, moderate speed, novices, elders and children. Besides the normal skiing activities, you can also ride horses or snowmobile and do parachute jump. This is a suitable ski resort if you have kids and the general expense is about CNY150.00 per person per day.3. XueLianShan Golf Lighted Ski Resort (0991-4683666/4681866): XueLianShan Ski Resort is suited in East WenQuan Road, ShuiMoGou Scenic Area. It is only 6kms to the city center and the closest ski resort. Public buses No. 34/104/106 all have stop there.The activities here are various. Ski jump, ski ring, ski practicing machine, snow Cart/tank/bike, speed skating, figure skating, fire balloon, snow sculpture, outdoor tennis, etc, everyone can find his/her own favorite thing to do here. The average expense is also about CNY150.00 per person per day, but please kindly note that self-brought instruments are not allowed here.4. WeiSiTe Happy Town Ski Resort (0991-48860055):This resort is also in East WenQuan Road, ShuiMoGou Scenic Area and is the terminal stop of public bus No. 104/106. It is fully equipped and the night lighted ski filed at every 19:00 is a highlight. If you come with a group of friends, it is better that everyone rent a different instrument so that you can exchange and experience each of it. The ski resorts all have doctors and paramedics, but please play safe.