Ski Resorts in Zhangjiakou
Ski Map of Genting Resort Secret Garden |
It is located in Chongli County, Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, 155 miles (249 kilometers) northwest of central Beijing. It has an elevation drop of 1,804 feet (550 meters). There are twenty-two trails, including two for beginners, four for intermediate and sixteen for the advanced skiers. In addition, there are two double-rider chairlifts with a capacity of 1,950 riders per hour; three four-rider chairlifts with a capacity of 3,100 riders per hour and finally, one magic carpet for beginners. The snow making and grooming machines have a large capacity to produce pure white snow at the resort. Ticket prices are listed below.
Items | Weekdays | Weekends | Holidays |
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2-hour daytime skiing | 200 | 220 | 290 |
4-hour daytime skiing | 360 | 410 | 500 |
One-day daytime skiing | 560 | 650 | 800 |
1.5-day daytime skiing | 750 | 890 | 1,130 |
2-day daytime skiing | 960 | 1,150 | 1,480 |
Cable car round way | 100 | 100 | 120 |
Ski euipment rental fee (snowboard, ski stock and a pair of snow shoes) | 200 | 200 | 300 |
A deposit of CNY 500 is required for the ski euipment rental.
Ski Season and Opening Hours
Ski Season | The late of Nov. or the beginning of Dec. to the middle of Mar. |
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Opening Hours | Day Time: 08:00 - 16:30 Night Time: 16:30 – 21:00 Cable Car: 08:30 - 16:30 |
Ski Equipment Rental Fee
Ski Equipment | Rental Fee (CNY) | Deposit (CNY) |
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Snow Wear | 60 / set / day | 600 |
Helmet | 30 / day | 200 |
Goggles | 30 / pair | 150 |
Gloves | 20 / pair | 50 |
Locker (small) | 40 / day | 40 |
Locker (big) | 60 / day | 40 |
The eight trails were named after famous Italian cities. The Rome Trail is designed for beginners to delight themselves in the snow world. The Torino Trail, the Parma Trail, the Milan Trail, the Bologna Trail, the Pisa Trail, and the Naples Trail are for intermediate skiers who can enjoy themselves with the rises and falls of slopes. Advanced skiers may enjoy themselves on the Florence Trail, which has an exciting length of 1,072 yards (980 meters), a width of 38 yards (35 meters), and an average slope of 27 degrees.
The resort opens from 8:30 to 17:00. Ticket prices are listed below.
Items | Price (CNY) |
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4-hour daytime skiing | 240 |
1.5-day daytime skiing | 470 |
2-day daytime skiing | 550 |
4-hour daytime skiing (ski gear included) | 268 |
One-day daytime skiing (ski gear included) | 378 |
1.5-day daytime skiing (ski gear included) | 508 |
2-day daytime skiing (ski gear included) | 558 |
Ski Equipment Rental | Price (CNY) |
One-day rental | 120 |
1.5-day rental | 160 |
2-day rental | 180 |
Changchengling Skiing Field
Changchengliing Skiing Field is not accessible to the public at present.
Map of Changchengling Skiing Field |
It is located within the Heping Forest Park at Chongli County, Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, with a gross area of 6 square miles (15 square kilometers). Its altitude ranges between 5,906 feet (1,800 meters) and 6,890 feet (2,100 meters). The annual average temperature is 38 F (3.3 C ). It has the best skiing conditions in north China and its snow quality, quantity and duration can rival those of the Yabuli International Ski Resort in northeast Heilongjiang Province. In addition, it is far cheaper than other ski resorts in Zhangjiakou.
There are five trails, with a daily capacity of 5,000 people. The primary trail has a gross length of 492 yards (450 meters), with a slope of 6 degrees. The intermediate trail measures 1,094 yards (1,000 meters) in length, with a gradient of 14 degrees. The first advanced trial has a length of 1,531 yards (1,400 meters), and a slope of 20 degrees. The second advanced run is 1,640 yards (1,500 meters) in length and 23 degrees in gradient. The third advanced trail measures 601 yards (550 meters) in length and 23 degrees in gradient. This resort is being served by five cable lines to transfer skiers and sightseers up and down the mountains, including one four-rider chairlift, two double-rider chairlifts, one magic carpet and one drag lift.
How to get to Chongli Ski Resorts in Zhangjiakou
To Genting Resort Secret Garden
At the railway station, take Chongli 101 to Petro China, then transfer to Chongli Line 10 to Genting Resort.
To Wanlong Ski Resort
At Chongli Railway Station, take Chongli Special Line 1 at North Passenger Transport Hub stop which is on tehe south of the rail station, transfer to Chongli Line 4 at Construction Bank and get off at Wanlong Ski Resort.
To Dolomiti Mountain Resort
Take Chongli Special Line 1 at the rail station to PetroChina, then transfer to Chongli 102 to Dolomiti Mountain Resort.
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May I know how to get from PEK airport to Holiday Inn Express Hotel by IHG Zhangjiakou. Travelling family of 4pax
From the airport to Qinghe Station, take Capital Airport Line to Sanyuanqiao and transfer to Metro Line 10 to Zhichun Road. After that, transfer to Metro Line 13 to Qinghe Station. It takes about 70 minutes and costs CNY30.
After arriving in Zhangjiakou Station, take Bus Line 11 to Erwuyi Hospital and walk about 700m to the hotel.
By the way, I was told there is a shuttle bus from Gongzhufen station of metro line 1 and line 10 to Wanlong Ski Resort, which costs CNY120 for a single trip!