Chengdu Xiling Ski Resort

Featuring the highest snow-capped peak near Chengdu, the Xiling Snow Mountain area is praised as 'the Oriental Alps of South China'. It is a big snow playground and a good place for skiing.
· Features: China's best lofty-mountain ski resort, more like a snow amusement park, instead of an area dedicated to skiing
· Location: Xiling Snow Mountain, 2 hours' driving from Chengdu
· Skiing season: Mid-December to March
· Trails: 6 trails (5 beginners, 2 intermediate, 1 advanced, and 1 snowboard)
· Facilities: 1 chair lift, 1 gondola, and 5 drag lifts or magic carpets
· Night skiing: 19:00–21:00
· Suitable for: all, especially for beginners and intermediate skiers
· Cons: crowded during peak skiing season; waiting in a queue for 1–2 hours in peak times (weekends, holidays…) is common
Besides being a natural ski resort, the Xiling Snow Mountain area is a good habitat for giant pandas with dense bamboo forests. Chengdu is the hometown of giant pandas with many nearby panda bases, so you should not a miss panda encounter during a Chengdu vacation. See suggested Chengdu and Panda Tours. They could all be customized to include skiing.