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2026 Asia 50 - Ski Resorts

Thaiwoo Resort

7.4

4.8/5

2.1k reviews

Located in the mountains of Chongli, Zhangjiakou, Hebei, Thaiwoo Resort is one of the area's large comprehensive ski resorts. The resort is built in the style of a North American mountain town, and its most distinctive detail is that all the trails are named after dances—Rumba, Waltz, Tango, Cancan—so even the trail map has a sense of rhythm. The beginner, intermediate, and advanced trails are evenly balanced, and multiple high-speed cable cars connect the base with the summit, so novices, families, and advanced skiers can all find what they need. Advanced skiers can make a special trip to the mogul course to experience the continuous bumps—Thaiwoo has hosted the FIS Freestyle Ski Moguls World Cup multiple times. Those who love freestyle shouldn't miss the terrain park "Rave Park," which is fully equipped with large and small jumps, rails, and box features. Once the ski season ends, the town switches to mountain summer retreat mode: summers here are much cooler than in Beijing. In the forest-covered valleys, mountain biking, hiking, go-karting, mountain coasting, and pump track cycling take turns on offer. In summer, the ropeway also serves as a sightseeing cable car, taking visitors up to the summit to overlook the layered mountain forests. The living area at the foot of the mountain is equally worth exploring: the North American-style commercial street is home to multiple international ski and outdoor brand stores, with a full range of accommodations including Hyatt, Hyatt Place, Westin Element, and town-operated hotels; dining options range from hot pot and craft beer all the way to Austrian cuisine at the Alpine Lodge at over 2,000 m above sea level at the mid-station of the gondola, and familiar names like Starbucks and KFC are also there. After skiing, catching a show at the Phoebe Theater or unwinding with a SPA is a common choice for evenings in town.

Zhangjiakou · 48.8 km from downtown

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Wanlong Ski Resort

6.9

4.7/5

1k reviews

Wanlong Ski Resort is the birthplace of mountain culture and the spirit of adventure. Renowned overseas for its skiing, it is the first national 4A attraction in China featuring skiing, and is known as "China's powder snow paradise." Here you will find vibrant stories, hard-training Olympic athletes, and insatiable curiosity; it is an iconic destination filled with a winter holiday atmosphere that the world looks forward to. As a world-class ski destination, Wanlong Ski Resort boasts exceptional natural snowfall, more than 32 high-quality trails, and a vertical drop of up to 1,740 feet. Combined with all-weather snowmaking technology, it creates a veritable "powder snow paradise," attracting ski enthusiasts from around the globe and visitors seeking a high-quality vacation experience. Wanlong Ski Resort is located in the center of Chongli District, Zhangjiakou, known as the "Snow Capital of China" and a venue for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. It is 249 km west of Beijing and can be reached in just 45 minutes by the Beijing-Zhangjiakou high-speed railway. Wanlong is renowned overseas for its skiing, hailed as "China's powder snow paradise," attracting ski enthusiasts from around the world and visitors seeking a high-quality vacation experience. In addition to the ski slopes, it is also a comfortable and pleasant ecological summer retreat, allowing visitors to unwind in nature, enjoy quality time with family and friends, and recharge their lives. Wanlong Ski Resort revolves around serving the relationship between people and nature, people and family, and people and friends, providing consumers with a quality lifestyle that takes natural ecological vacation as the essence, humanized service as the foundation, and outdoor sports as the medium, making outdoor vacations an integral part of more and more people's lives and enabling people to enjoy a healthy and high-quality vibrant life.

Zhangjiakou · 48.3 km from downtown

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Wanlong Paradise Resort

6.8

4.6/5

12 reviews

Wanlong Paradise Resort is located in Chongli, Zhangjiakou, 249 kilometers west of Beijing. It is famous overseas for skiing as its core. It is a 4A scenic spot featuring skiing and is known as "China's Powder Snow Paradise". As one of the earliest ski resorts opened in China, Wanlong Ski Resort enjoys unique natural snowfall, more than 32 high-quality ski trails, and a maximum vertical drop of 1740 feet. With all-weather snowmaking technology, it has created a well-deserved " "Powder Snow Paradise" attracts ski lovers from all over the world and tourists who pursue high-quality holiday life to experience it. Statistics show that since 2003, more than three million skiers have come to this resort to enjoy skiing.

Zhangjiakou · 48.5 km from downtown

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YunDing Resort Secret Garden

6.3

4.5/5

536 reviews

Miyuan Genting ParadiseSummer here feels like nature has pressed the refresh button, with a natural 19°C air conditioning that makes it the undisputed summer retreat for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. Take the slowly ascending cable car through lush green forests, where your eyes are treated to rolling green mountains and misty clouds, offering a panoramic view of the park's summer splendor. This place caters to all kinds of visitors with its perfect balance of activity and tranquility. Thrill-seekers can challenge themselves on the mountain bike downhill tracks, feeling the rush of speed, or race around the super-long go-kart circuit for a collision of speed and excitement. For those who prefer a closer connection to nature, the forest hiking trails of varying difficulty levels are the ideal choice, where you can encounter wild ecological views and enjoy the serenity and relaxation accompanied by the sounds of cicadas and birds. Whether it's families exploring the wonders of nature or couples on a romantic getaway, everyone can unlock a refreshing summer adventure here.

Zhangjiakou · 49.7 km from downtown

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No. 4 of Ski Resorts in Hebei

Forlong Ski Resort

6.2

4.5/5

346 reviews

Forlong Ski Resort is located on the east side of the urban area of Chongli, Zhangjiakou, and is almost integrated with the urban area. It takes only a few minutes to walk from the streets to the ski equipment hall, and there is also an airbus cable car running directly from the urban area to the resort; the ski apartments are connected to the slopes, allowing guests to ski in and ski out, making it one of the rare urban-type ski resorts in Chongli. The southeast side of the ski resort is embraced by natural mountains, forming a natural barrier. Combined with its relatively low altitude, this creates a warm and windless skiing environment without the biting cold winds of high-altitude ski resorts, making it comfortable and especially friendly for beginners, families, and skiers who are sensitive to the cold. The resort has a high proportion of beginner and intermediate slopes, which are named after music styles, from "Punk" and "Jazz" to "Metal," so skiing down feels like completing an improvised variation. The resort features separate ski and snowboard teaching areas and an enclosed children's teaching area, so both beginners and children can ski with peace of mind. The regularly open evening session skiing is a signature feature here — after the lights illuminate the slopes, skiers can continue to enjoy the runs, making it especially popular among young skiers. The large snowboard terrain park features fun terrain such as mogul runs and wave runs, making it a gathering spot for snowboarders. After skiing, there's no need to rush back in the dark — at the foot of the mountain lies Fulong Four Seasons Town, with complete dining, bar, and other amenities, plus hot springs to relieve the day's fatigue.

Zhangjiakou · 42.3 km from downtown

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No. 17 of Night Attractions in Hebei

Dajingmen Scenic Area

5.8

4.4/5

374 reviews

The Dajingmen section of the Great Wall was built in the 21st year of Chenghua in the Ming Dynasty on the basis of the Northern Wei Great Wall and has a history of more than 500 years.Sanniangzi Temple,Cultural relics such as Guandi Temple and Mountain God Temple.

Zhangjiakou · 8.6 km from downtown

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No. 6 of Best Things to Do in Zhangjiakou

Jimingyi Ancient City

5.4

4.0/5

1.2k reviews

Jiming Post is near Jimingyi Village in Jimingyi Town, Huailai County, Hebei Province. It is a complete ancient town dating from the Ming Dynasty. There are spectacular ancient walls that encircle the outer ring of the town. In the town, there are many ancient buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, among which are the old houses where the Empress Dowager Cixi and the Emperor Guangxu lived when they were in hiding. Their portraits hang inside the house. It is open to visitors. Also, it doubles as a film set, with many movies having been filmed there.

Huailai · 17.6 km from downtown

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No. 3 of Activities in Hebei

Skiing in Zhangjiakou

5.3

Zhangjiakou's skiing industry has developed rapidly in recent years. Taking the Winter Olympics as an opportunity, Zhangjiakou has vigorously promoted the deep integration of ice and snow sports, ice and snow industries and ice and snow tourism, and is committed to building a national ice and snow industry demonstration base and an internationally renowned ice and snow sports and sports culture tourist destination. At present, Zhangjiakou has built a number of high-level ski resorts, equipped with complete catering, accommodation and other service facilities, providing tourists with a full range of ice and snow experience. With its unique natural conditions and complete skiing facilities, Zhangjiakou has become a paradise for ski enthusiasts at home and abroad. Whether you are a beginner or a skilled ski enthusiast, you can find a ski resort and entertainment project that suits you here.

China · Zhangjiakou

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No. 5 of Ski Resorts in Hebei

Cuiyunshan Yinhe Ski Field

5.3

4.3/5

205 reviews

Cuiyunshan Yinhe Ski Field is located in Chongli, Zhangjiakou, close to the urban area of Chongli. Among the ski resorts in Chongli, it is one of the closest to the urban area and is more beginner- and family-friendly. The entire resort is themed around the "Milky Way" and constellations, with more than ten ski slopes all named after constellations. It offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced slopes, with a total length of over 10 km and a maximum vertical drop of more than 300 m, so skiers can find a suitable slope whether they are getting on snow for the first time or practicing to advance their skills. Several signature runs each have their own characteristics: B5 Virgo is a nearly two-kilometer beginner run that goes all the way from the summit to the base, allowing beginners to experience a full-length descent without having to ride the magic carpet up and down repeatedly; intermediate runs such as A1 Scorpio have moderate gradients and good continuity, making them suitable for practicing advanced techniques such as carving; the advanced run A9 Leo is steep and located on a sun-facing slope, with ample sunshine from the morning onward on clear days, offering relatively stable visibility and snow surface conditions. The ski resort is equipped with two imported high-speed lifts — Lift A by Poma and Lift B by Doppelmayr — with a mix of chairlifts and gondolas fitted with weather protection hoods, taking just a few minutes to reach the summit from the base, so family and friends can ride up together. The ski equipment hall is spacious with clear signage, and the ski rental service has a long-term partnership with the professional outdoor brand SALOMON, offering a fairly complete selection of skis and snowboards and gear for adults and children. Families with children can also visit the children's snow play area to enjoy the snow, spending a good half day there even without skiing.

Zhangjiakou · 44 km from downtown

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No. 4 of Night Attractions in Zhangjiakou

Nuanquan Ancient Town

5.3

4.3/5

927 reviews

Originally built during the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), Nuanquan Ancient Town holds many ancient-style structures that are perfect for photographing. Compared to certain other ancient towns that have become popular via the Internet, Nuanquan appears simpler and more tranquil, and many locals reside within the town. The town is not particularly large but has an ancient west wall (an ancient gate tower) and several large courtyard complexes open to visitors. The “Make Treeflower Fungus” show is a famous event here. The show is a unique traditional festival light show with over 300 years of history. It involves villagers heating iron to 1500˚°C to become molten iron and then splashing it against the city wall to create a majestic scene of “fire trees and silver flowers” that is truly stunning.

Yu County · 13.7 km from downtown

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5.1

4.6/5

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3D2N • Beijing ski experience in Taiwoo Ski Town: private transfer to the airport

Ski season is Nov 7, 2027 - Mar 27, 2028 only. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced skier, Taiwoo offers an exciting way to discover China's winter sports culture. | Enjoy a private car transfer from Beijing to Thaiwoo with a Chinese-speaking driver, and optional English-speaking companion. | Beyond skiing, enjoy the charming atmosphere of Taiwoo Ski Town, perfect for relaxing, taking photos and experiencing a different side of winter in China.

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5D4N • Zhangjiakou + Chongli District + Wulan Butong Granssland Scenic Area + Bashang + Chengde

Driver enters the warehouse, full-process monitoring, 24-hour personalized concierge service, groups of 6 or more receive a private tour upgrade, admission tickets included for children | 4h Cuiyun Mountain ski experience for all ages, Bayan Talin Snow Village · tea by the fire · candied hawthorn skewers · Spring Festival couplet making | Bigfoot vehicle adventure | off-road vehicle adventure | Selected hotel stays: 1 night in Zhangjiakou, 2 nights at a heated hotel in the snowfields, and 1 night in Chengde's shopping district. Sightseeing-only tour with 0 shopping stops, no hidden fees, and complimentary travel accident insurance

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One-day private tour of Zhangjiakou Zhangbei Grassland Sky Road and Gongbaolage Grassland in Hebei

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One-day tour of Zhangjiakou Zhangbei Grass Skyline and Gongbaolage Grassland in Hebei: Chartered car + admission

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One-day private tour of Zhangjiakou Zhangbei Grassland Sky Road and Thaiwoo Ski Resort in Hebei

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One-day tour of Zhangjiakou Zhangbei Grass Skyline and Thaiwoo Ski Resort in Hebei: Private chartered car + admission

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1-day tour to Zhangjiakou Bashang primitive grassland + Dajingmen with Chinese-English service

Duration: 7 hrs

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Beijing - Thaiwoo Ski Resort city hotel/airport - point-to-point/one-way pick-up/drop-off - private car

Duration: 3.7 hrs

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Zhangjiakou Fort + Dajingmen + Nuanquan Town day tour in Hebei with Chinese and English services available

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Beijing round-trip: Hebei Zhangjiakou - Thaiwoo Ski Resort private chartered tour | Family custom trip

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What travelers say about Zhangjiakou

eagle2086October 26, 2026

5.0

During the hottest days of summer, the whole family came to Chongli for a vacation. The weather was cool and the grass was lush and green. There were many food options, including barbecue, stir-fries, and hot pot. There were also performances, go-karts, and a cable car, making it a worthwhile place to visit.