The Spring Skiing Fervor in Altay

In April, ski resorts of Altay are like those around the Alps of Europe and the Rocky Mountains of North America. An endless stream of skiing enthusiasts from South China have come to explore the fantastic world, and the spring skiing fervor continues in Altay.

Release time : 2021-04-18 20:35:56

source : lyalt.cn

runs are designed for skiers of all levels. The longest one nationwide Gem Run extends for 9 kilometers, the steepest one Black Run has a vertical drop of 227 meters and an average slope of 71.28 degrees, and the Diamond Run which could hold downhill skiing competitions is the paradise for skiing lovers around the country with a maximum drop of 900 meters.

The skier from Sichuan He Shenglin commented: “Keketuohai International Ski Resort is among the best ones in China. We have been to several ski resorts in Northeast China and Xinjiang, but they can’t compare with Keketuohai. Here, the snow is nicer and the slope is steeper. Most importantly, the ski season lasts from October 1st until the mid and late May next year. We can enjoy skiing for as long as half a year”.

Altay is situated at 45° latitude north, the line of the “Golden Snowfield”. It is recognized as China’s Snow Capital, the Place of Origin of Skiing for the Mankind and one of the best natural skiing regions in the county. With a short drive of five minutes from Altay, Jiangjunshan is China’s closest ski resort to urban areas.

The person in charge of Jiangjunshan Ski Resort Shi Zhiqiang said: “At present, the snow in Yekaxia International Ski Resort and Yexue Park will not melt until May. This means tourists in Altay could still enjoy cutting through the pink snow even in spring. Hence Altay is the top choice for skiers in Xinjiang and from other places”.

China Ski Association has designated Jiangjunshan Ski Resort as China’s Training Base for Downhill Skiing, and Xinjiang Sports Bureau has recognized it as the Training Base for Downhill Skiing of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In January, 2018, the resort won the title of the Training Base for Downhill Skiing of the National Team.

In recent years, Altay has grasped the strategic opportunities offered by the coming of the 2022 Winter Olympics and the initiative of