Changbai Mountain International Ski Resort is more like a snow theme park. It is well-designed for winter relaxation and has plenty of choices of hotels, from luxury 6-star to economy hostels. The free warm-up instructors, skiing assistants, and safety assistants help to bring you a friendly and relaxing winter escape.
The most challenging trail at Jilin Wanda is the Heilong ('Black Dragon') trail, with a maximum slope of 36.7°. It looks more like a ski jump ramp if you look down from the top. It's best to ski in the morning, as this trail gets severely icy after the sunshine gets on it.
Changbaishan ski resort is easily reachable, with flights from Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Changchun, Xi'an, and Harbin.
· Features: the second largest ski resort in China, a crater-shaped maze of trails that's sheltered from the wind
· Location: 30 minutes by free shuttle bus ride from Changbaishan Airport (IATA code: NBS)
· Skiing season: mid-November – April
· Vertical drop: 390 m (1,280 ft)
· Trails: 43 trails (20 beginners, 14 intermediate, 9 advanced)
· Facilities: 5 chair lifts, 2 high-speed heated gondolas, and 12 magic carpets
· Ski-in ski-out: yes
· Night Skiing: 16:00–21:00
· Suitable for: all, particularly beginner-to-intermediate skiers as well as families and friends to have winter fun
Besides skiing, you could admire the amazing winter snow scenery of Changbai Mountain Nature Reserve. Changbaishan is the only place in China offering raft rides on a hot spring river with gorgeous rime on both sides. Don't be afraid of getting wet. Any splashes freeze immediately after falling on the rubber boat!
Jilin Wanda Changbaishan International Ski Resort
Changbai Mountain International Ski Resort is more like a snow theme park. It is well-designed for winter relaxation and has plenty of choices of hotels, from luxury 6-star to econ