If you are looking for sunny days, light winds, natural powder snow, and wild adventure, then Jiangjun Hill Ski Resort in Altay, Xinjiang is the right place to go. Altay receives abundant snow for more than 179 days each year, giving skiers the best quality snow experience.
Skiing on the N1 Trail, you can have a panoramic view of the whole ski resort or overlook Altay City. The N3 trail offers great views of the sunset and the seas of clouds. The newly opened south slope is more favored by snowboarders.
You will have a much better night skiing experience on the 3 km (1.86 miles) Jinguang Trail (Golden Light) with excellent visual effects but fewer people than in day time.
· Features: best quality snow, China's only alpine ski resort connected to the city, a paradise for snowboarding
· Location: 5-10 mins' drive from Altay city
· Skiing season: November – April
· Vertical drop: 460 m (1,510 ft)
· Trails: 41 trails with mostly advanced ones
· Facilities: 2 high speed heated gondola, 4 chair lifts, 1 drag lift, and 6 magic carpets
· Night skiing: 19:00–23:00
· Suitable for: all, especially advanced skiers
· Cons: It's best to start before 10:00 am or after 11:30 am to avoid long lines for lift tickets and equipment rental.
Tips: For international skiers, there're limited hotels that are qualified to cater to international visitors. Contact the Xinjiang ski expert for suitable recommendations.
Jiangjun Hill Ski Resort (Altay)
If you are looking for sunny days, light winds, natural powder snow, and wild adventure, then Jiangjun Hill Ski Resort in Altay, Xinjiang is the right place to go. Altay receives a