10 Popular Ski Resorts in Beijing

In cold winter days, it is perhaps a little boring if we just stay at home. Then why not go out and participate in some thrilling sports? Skiing is a wonderful choice. Imagine that you are on a snowboard rocketing down a slope - very exciting! Come on, let us have fun in the world of snow and ice. There are many ski resorts in Beijing to choose from. Most of them are located in suburban districts and some offer bus services from downtown. Normally, the resorts run from November or December to March.
 

Huaibei Ski Resort	Wanlong Ski Resort
Jundushan Ski Resort	Yuyang Ski Resort
Nanshan Ski Resort	Shijinglong Ski Resort
Badaling Ski Resort	National Alpine Skiing Center
Yunfoshan Ski Resort	Lianhuashan 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.
 Take Beijing Metro Line 13 to Wangjing West, and then transfer to Bus No. 866 and get off Huairoufu Qiandong Street, then take H58 at the same station to Jiugukou and walk westward to the ski resort.
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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.
 

Opening Hours		Daytime: 8:00 to 18:00 Night: 17:00 to 22:00
Ski Fee	Time	Weekdays	Weekends	New Year and Spring Festival Holidays
	4 Hours	CNY 180	CNY 260	--
	Full Day	CNY 230	CNY 320	--
	Night	CNY 160
Ski Fee (Taking Private Equipment)	4 Hours	CNY 150	--	CNY 220
	Full Day	CNY 170	--	CNY 260
Admission fee is included.

 Note: The ski fee includes the fees for renting a set of skiing equipment and using the cable car, towing device, and snow tracks.

Other Relevant Fees

Ski Suit Rental	CNY 30 / suit
Helmet Rental	CNY 30
Snow Goggles Rental	CNY 30
Maintenance Fee of Private Equipment	CNY 50 to 300 / set
VIP Room	CNY 300 / hour

 

Take Subway Changping Line to  Beishaowa, and then take the Bus Chang 21 to Bajia Village, then walk eastward to the resort.
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This resort is located in Shengshuitou Village, Henanzhai Town, Miyun District, approximately 75 kilometers (47 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.
 

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 58. It departs from Shaoyaoju at 8:15 and Sanyuanqiao / Wudaokou at 8:30 and return to Beijing at 17:30 from the resort.

Having Fun at Shijinglong Ski Resort

Established in 1999, the resort is in Yanqing County, a national ecological demonstration zone. 80 kilometers (50 miles) from downtown, it is the first snow resort to adopt artificial snow making technologies all around the country. Thanks to the state-of-the-art equipment and huge area of snowfield, the resort can hold 5,000 visitors. At present, there are altogether six trails, embracing one for proficient skiers, two for intermediate players, and three for beginners. Amateurs of all levels can all have fun in this outdoor sport. In addition, with two ropeways and approximately 4,000 sets of skiing equipment, visitors do not need to queue.

Opening Hours		Daytime: 9:00 to 17:00 Night: 17:00 to 22:00 (not open on Mondays)
Ski Fee	4 Hours	Weekdays: CNY 220; Weekends: CNY 280
	Full Day	Weekdays: CNY 260; Weekends: CNY 380
	Night Ticket	CNY 120

 Note:
1. A deposit of CNY 300 is charged for renting ski equipment.
2. Insurance fees are not included in the admission fee or the ski fee. Visitors need to buy insurance at their own discretion.

Other Relevant Fees

Ski Suit Rental	CNY 30 / suit
Locker Rental	CNY 10
Snow Goggles	CNY 25

 1. Take 919 Express at Deshengmen Bus Station and get off at Jingzhang Lukou Bei station. Then take Bus Y45 to Longju Shanzhuang. After that, walk to the east for about 500 meters (1,640 feet).
2. Take a direct bus at Exit B Huixin Xijie Nankou Station on weekdays and at Gongzhufen on weekends at 07:30 to the resort. The bus departs at the resort at 16:30 and returns to Beijing.
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At No. 688, Dawangwu Village, Donggaocun Town, Pinggu District, this resort is about 60 kilometers (37 miles) from downtown. Since its opening on December 28, 2005, the resort has attracted many visitors. To encourage more families to taste the pleasure of skiing, Yuyang has developed many programs themed on family interaction, such as talent shows, snowfield dodgem cars and motorcycles, etc. Providing 7,000 sets of equipment, 6,000 skiing suits, and more than 60 suits for kids, Yuyang is also reputed for its friendly and considerate services.
 

Opening Hours		8:30 to 17:00
Available Hours of Cableway		8:30 to 16:30
Admission Fee		CNY 30, free for children under 1.2 meters (3.9 feet)
Ski Fee	Time	Weekdays	Weekends	Holidays
	4 Hours	CNY 198	CNY 328	CNY 348
	Full Day	CNY 278	CNY 428	CNY 448

 Note:
1. Visitors taking private equipment can enjoy a 60% discount if they buy full-day tickets.
2. The ski fee includes the fees for renting a set of skiing equipment and using the cable car, towing device, and snow tracks.
3. The minimum duration is two hours. If you ski for less than two hours, you will be charged the fee for 2-hour skiing as well.
4. The duration is calculated by hour. If the duration overrun by less than 15 minutes, the overtime skiing is free. If the duration overrun by more than 15 minutes, you will be charged the fee for an hour (CNY 30 per hour on weekdays, CNY 45 per hour at weekends and holidays).

Other Relevant Fees

Ski Suit Rental	CNY 40 / suit in the equipment store on the first floor, CNY 30 / jacket or pants
Helmet	CNY 30
Goggles	CNY 30
Locker Rental	CNY 25 for small lockers CNY 40 for big lockers CNY30 for code-scanning lockers CNY 60 for big electric lockers

 Take the direct bus to the resort at Exit C of Dongzhimen Metro Station or Exit F of Guomao Metro Station at 07:45. The bus returns to Beijing at 16:40 from the resort. 
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For more useful information, you can click Guide on Skiing in Beijing.