Silk Road Ski Resort (Urumqi)

Known as the "warmest ski resort in China", Silk Road Ski Resort has the top two most challenging trails in China: the Xuan Zang trail and the Ai Wen trail, with maximum slopes reaching 37° and 36°.
You can buy two types of lift tickets: the alpine area for advanced and intermediate skiers and the beginners' area.
· Features: closest to Urumqi city, a 4A scenic area at the foot of Tianshan (Heavenly Mountain)
· Location: 1 hour's drive from Urumqi
· Skiing season: early November – late March
· Vertical drop: 700 m (2,297 ft)
· Trails: 12 trails (3 beginners, 2 intermediate, 6 advanced, and 1 under construction)
· Facilities: 2 high-speed heated gondolas, 4 chair lifts, and 2 magic carpets
· Night skiing: 19:00–22:30
· Ski-in ski-out: yes
· Suitable for: all, especially for advanced skiers
Silk Road International Ski Resort is located inside Nanshan National Forest Park and is itself a scenic spot at the foot of Heavenly Mountain. You could take the cable car up to enjoy the snowy mountain views or soak in a hot spring to relax. Urumqi in Xinjiang was an important part of China's Silk Road. See Silk Road Tours if you are interested in Silk Road culture.