Popular Ski Resorts in Beijing

Last time we talked about the skating resorts in Beijing, what else can we do in cold winter days? Yes, Skiing! And we do not have to go to Harbin, there are many ski resorts in suburbs of Beijing to choose from as well. Come on, let us have fun in the world of snow and ice! 

1. Longqing Gorge
   

2. Huaibei International Ski Resort

3. Nanshan Ski Village

4. Jundushan Ski

Longqing Gorge

●●●

Longqing Gorge is located at the mouth of the Yanqing Old City River, in the northeast of Yanqing County. It is 53 miles (85 kilometers) from Beijing City. The scenic spot is famous for its gorge. Visitors compare the scenery of the gorge to the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, but its mountains are much steeper than those along the Yangtze.

When you arrive at Longqing Gorge, the first thing you will see is the Longqing Dam. The 230-foot-high (70-meter-high) dam is inset between hills. Looking to the north side from the dam, the picturesque scenery of hills and white clouds reflected in deep green water can be appreciated.

But how do you get onto the dam? Use the elevator inside the body of an artificial dragon. The elevator is hidden in the majestic dragon. It is 846 feet (258 meters) long and can take people to a height of 295 feet (90 meters).

Getting down from the dam, the scenery here combines the charm of rivers in southern China and the magnificence of mountains in northern China, which will give you a deep impression. Along the river you will see the heavily forested steep cliffs and the bare limestone in different fantastic shapes, eroded by the natural power of water. To some extent, it is much like Li River. Many of these rocks and hills have their own names, such as: Comb Hill, Immortal Taoist Temple, Flowers Cave and Jingang Temple.

The most important spot that you must have a look is the Comb Hill, also known as Solitary Beauty Peak, which is 230 feet (about 70 meters) high and surrounded by water. It is the landmark in Longqing Gorge.

Longqing Gorge is special for its ice lantern show in winter from January to February. Although every year the lantern show has its own theme, the spectacular icefall against the dam wall is always the highlight. If you are keen to see the marvelous combination of natural wonder and human creativity, you won't miss Longqing Gorge.

How to get to Longqing Gorge

1. Take bus 919 or 919 Express from Deshengmen Station to Yanqing Dongguan Station. Then transfer to bus Y15 and get off at Longqingxia (Longqing Gorge) Station. From Yanqing Dongguan, tourists can also transfer to bus Y40 and get off at Longqingxia Lukou Station.
2. Take bus 919 or 919 Express from Deshengmen Station to Guishui Beijie Nan Station. Then take bus 875 and get off at Longqingxia Station.
After getting off the bus, visitors can walk for 15 minutes or take the shuttle bus which costs CNY 5 for a single trip to the entrance.

Opening Hours

April 10 to November 15:
07:30 ~ 16:30
January 15 to the end of February (Ice Lantern Festival):
09:00 ~ 22:00

Ticket Price

Notes

1. Children under 3.9 feet (1.2m) enjoys free entry to the scenic area and Ice Lantern Festival.
2. 1 covers 2, 3, 4, 5.
3. During the Ice Lantern Festival, only the Ice Lantern Area and the Flowers Cave are open. 3, 5, 6, and 7 are out of service.
4. If you want to try the bungee jumping, be sure you are healthy and fit enough.
5. The hills are very steep in places. Take great care especially when traveling with the elderly or children.

Huaibei Ski Resort

●●●

Located at 548, Hefangkou Village, Huaibei Town, Huairou District, near the site of the 2014 APEC Summit, Huaibei International Ski Resort is surrounded by the Great Wall on three sides. It is about 60 kilometers (37 miles) from downtown. Covering an area of 9.6 square kilometers (3.7 square miles) of snowfield, the resort can accommodate as many as 5,000 people. The overall piste length is about 5,100 meters (5,600 yards), with a drop of 238 meters (781 feet). There is one track for experts, three tracks for medium-level skiers and four tracks for beginners. In addition to skiing, tourists can have fun in the snow theme park within this resort.

How to get to Huaibei Ski Resort

Take bus line 916 Express at Dongzhimen Hub station and transfer to Bus H58 at Mingzhu Square. After that, get off at Jiugukou station. Walk northwest for about 15 minutes, you will get there.

Opening Hours

Daytime: 8:00 to 18:00
Night: 17:00 to 22:00
           (not open on Mondays)

Ticket Price

Admission Fee: 

CNY 20 (insurance fee not included)

Ski Fee: 

Other Relevant Fees

Notes

1. The ski fee includes the fees to rent a set of skiing equipment and fees for cable car, towing device, and snow tracks.
2. Skiers taking their own equipment can enjoy a 60% discount.
3. A deposit of CNY 300 is charged for renting ski equipment.

Nanshan Ski Village

●●●

This resort is located in Shengshuitou Village, Henanzhai Town, Miyun District, approximately 62 kilometers (39 miles) from the downtown area. With more than 6,500 sets of skiing equipment, you will find yourself in a winter wonderland. The newly introduced hi-tech artificial snow making system and cableways ensure improved safety of visitors, making their trip more comfortable. Devoting itself to fulfilling customers’ needs, Nanshan has over 150 certified professional coaches. The entertainment facility “Dry Land Sledges” from Germany, with a total course of 1,318 meters (4,324 feet), crosses through nine overpasses and a 328-feet (100-meter) tunnel, winning popularity from visitors.

How to get to Nanshan Ski Village

1. Take the shuttle bus running between Sanyuanqiao/Wudaokou/Shaoyaoju and the resort. The bus line operates from early December to the end of February, with a round-trip fare of CNY 45. It departs from Sanyuanqiao / Wudaokou/ Shaoyaoju at 8:30. Visitors need to book tickets one day in advance by calling 010-89091909.

2. Take Dongzhimen - Miyun Special Line 980 at Dongzhimen Long Distance Bus Station and get off at Taiyang Jiayuan station. Then take a taxi (about CNY 25) to arrive at Nanshan.

Opening Hours

Ticket Price

Admission Fee: 

CNY 20

Ski Fee: 

Other Relevant Fees

Notes

A deposit of CNY 200 is charged for renting a set of ski equipment.

Jundushan Ski

●●●

Lying in. 588, Zhenshun Village, Cuicun Town, Changping District and only 35 kilometers (22 miles) from downtown, this resort is the closest to the suburban area. It is adjacent to Xiaotangshan Hot Spring in the east and faces the famous Thirteen Tombs of Ming Dynasty in the west. The ski resort can entertain about 6,000 visitors per day with its adequate facilities, including cable cars, towing devices, and 4,000 ski devices of different types. Equipped with a professional lighting system of high power, the whole site is shrouded with warm light during night, providing skiers with a romantic experience. After skiing, you can enjoy a hot-spring bath to relax yourself further.

How to get to Jundushan Ski

1. Take bus line 345 Fast, or 886 at Deshengmen West Station, and get off at Changping Dongguan Station, where you can take Bus Chang 21 to Cuicun Research Center Station. And then follow the signs, walk for about 1,200 meters (3,930 feet) to the ski resort.
2. Take Bus 885/889 from Deshengmen West Station to Beishaowa, and then take the Bus Chang 21 to Cuicun Research Center Station.
3. Take Subway Line 13 and transfer to Subway Changping Line at Xierqi station. After that, get off at Beishaowa. Walk to the nearby Beishaowa bus stop and then follow the above route.

Opening Hours

Daytime: 8:00 to 18:00
Night: 17:00 to 22:00

Ticket Price

Other Relevant Fees

Notes

1. The ski fee includes the fees for renting a set of skiing equipment and using the cable car, towing device, and snow tracks.
2. The minimum duration is two hours. If you ski for less than two hours, you will be charged the fee for 2-hour skiing.
3. The duration is calculated by hour. If the duration overruns by less than 15 minutes, you will be charged CNY 1 for each minute. If the duration overruns by more than 15 minutes, you will be charged the fee for an hour.
4. A deposit of CNY 100 is charged for renting ski equipment.

*The prices are for your reference only. 

Have Fun！

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

For anything you don’t understand or you want to know, you could reply to the WeChat Subscription or write a comment. 

See you next time.

REVIEW 

How to Greeting |

Common Sayings - 狗带 |