Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily (Reporter Abibai) news: What new ways to have fun has the Tianshan Tianchi International Ski Resort in Xinjiang added this winter? On October 28, 2024, it was announced at the resort's 2024-2025 winter tourism product launch that this winter's offerings include a fully operational ice rink, new family entertainment areas, snowmobile tracks, and enhanced lighting for an illuminated skiing experience .
For the new snow season, the resort will introduce a variety of new experiences, including snowfield hot pot, shipping container coffee shops, wine tastings, song and dance performances, and travel photography services. They will also host a series of timely events such as the opening day festival, food festival during Winter Solstice Festival, ice and snow tourism festival, New Year's Eve music festival, and various skiing competitions, aiming to provide ski enthusiasts with an even more thrilling skiing experience.
Photo taken on October 28, 2024 shows scene of the 2024-2025 Winter Tourism Product Launch of Tianshan Tianchi international Ski Resort in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Su Chang)
"This year, we have joined forces with other scenic spots to create an ice and snow tourism route. Together with three major ski resorts of Jiangjunshan, Keketuohai and Jikepulin, we have developed a winter tourism product route that integrates ski instruction and vacationing," said Cao Jialin, chairman of the Tianshan Tianchi International Ski Resort. He added that the resort has newly installed charging stations for new energy vehicles, providing convenient charging services for visitors who drive electric cars to the ski resort.
Photo taken on October 28, 2024 shows a manager of the resort signs contract with a staff of travel agency at the 2024-2025 Winter Tourism Product Launch of Tianshan Tianchi international Ski Resort in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Su Chang)
"Our ski resort now has its own mascot -- the 'Tianshan Red Deer,' and we are currently developing a variety of related cultural and creative products. We hope that through this cultural tourism IP, we can further enhance the brand image and visibility of our ski resort," said Liu Yang, deputy general manager of Tianshan Tianchi International Ski Resort.
From November 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, guests who present a receipt from Tianshan Tianchi International Ski Resort can enjoy free admission to the Tianshan Tianchi scenic area. Besides, the ski resort signed cooperation agreements with several travel agencies to jointly explore the market and provide visitors with higher quality and more convenient tourism services.
File photo shows skiers at the Tianshan Tianchi International Ski Resort in the last ski season.
The Tianshan Tianchi International Ski Resort is located at the foot of the Tianshan Tianchi, a national 5A-level scenic spot, and was one of the main venues for the snow events of the 13th National Winter Games. The ski resort currently features seven slopes for beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers, including the only competition-level U-shaped slope and the largest outdoor ice sports venue in the region. During the 2023-2024 ski season, it welcomed 120,000 visitors.
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