Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, northwest China - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of Jiangjunshan Ski Resort, skiers, cable cars
2. Visitor experiencing paragliding flight
3. Various of visitors enjoying sunset, dancing
4. Various of skiers

Liupanshui City, Guizhou Province, southwest China - Jan 10, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
5. People dancing at ski season opening ceremony
6. Various of skiers
7. Aerial shots of Yushe Snow Mountain Ski Resort, skiers
8. Various of shuttle train running
9. Various of hot spring resort

Ski resorts are receiving a growing number of tourists in different parts of China as ice and snow tourism gains growing popularity during the winter months.

In Altay Prefecture of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, ski lovers are flocking to Jiangjunshan Ski Resort where visitors can enjoy exhilarating slopes and take hot air balloon rides or paragliding flights on the snow-covered mountains.

The resort has already received more than 500,000 visitors since the latest ski season began on Nov 18, 2025.

To accommodate the growing number of visitors, all 61 trails at the ski resort are currently open to ski enthusiasts, along with facilities like terrain parks, wave tracks, ski jumping platforms and mogul courses, catering to the diverse needs of the tourists.

Fully prepared for a peak visitor flow, cable cars and magic carpet lift in the resort are operating at full capacity, enabling transportation of up to 16,000 people per hour.

In southwest China's Guizhou Province, both beginner and advanced skiers are visiting the Yushe Snow Mountain Ski Resort in Liupanshui City as the new ski season officially started at the site on Saturday.

The beginner slope at the resort feature a gentle gradient of just 12 degrees, making it ideal for novices to start their skiing experience. The resort has also introduced intermediate and advanced slopes for advanced skiers.

The ski resort has launched a terrain park designed for snowboarders, featuring a variety of terrain-based trails for visitors of all ages and skill levels.

To create a one-stop holiday experience, local tourism authorities have introduced combo tickets and shuttle services for tourists experiencing both skiing and hot springs in the city.