Wanlong Ski Resort, Beijing
Located in the center of Chongli District of Zhangjiakou, the “Snow Capital of China” and the host of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games, Wanlong Ski Resort is a 4A scenic spot featuring skiing. Many say it is the second biggest ski resort in China, after Yabuli Ski Resort in Harbin.
Trails and Facilities
Based on the unique mountain resources, Wanlong has an area of 58 square kilometers and 32 trials with a total length of 37 km (23 miles), of which 22 are advanced trails, 6 are intermediate trails, 4 are beginner trails and among them 6 trails with wild snow and natural landforms are certified by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation. The ski training school composed of professional athletes makes it a ski paradise for all levels of skiers.
For snowboarding beginners, the resort has set up a teaching area with a length of 50 meters and a width of 30 meters, located at the end of Yulong Trial and. The beginner’s track, Changlong, is 5.5km long and is gentle enough for practicing basic skills. For double-board skiers, Wolong Path, 300 meters long and 50 meters wide with an average slope of 5 degrees, has a wide view and is perfect for basic skating skills.
The following trails are especially suitable for skiers who would like to advance: Youlong, Yulong, Yinlong, Jinlong, Dabentou, Menglong, Xianglong Feilong, Shaunglong, and Fenglong. For experienced skiers, the advanced trails of Dabentou, Menglong, Xianglong Feilong, Shaunglong, and Fenglong with undulating snow offer more challenges.
The resort has also set up a medical room and experienced rescue team, the tracks are equipped with protective nets, which can cope with most of the accidents. Besides, hotels, restaurants, a bath center, and cable cars enable tourists to live here conveniently. If you are beginners, there is a skiing school providing professional skiing courses.
Ski Season and Opening Time 2024-2025
Ski Season | The late of Nov. or the beginning of Dec. to the middle of Mar. |
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Business Hours | Day Time: 08:30 - 18:00 Night Time: 18:30 – 21:30 Cable Car: 08:30 - 16:30 |
Ski Cost at Wanlong Ski Resort 2024-2025 (CNY)
Items | Weekdays | Weekends | Holidays |
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2-hour daytime skiing | 200 | 220 | 290 |
4-hour daytime skiing | 360 | 410 | 500 |
6-hour daytime skiing | 450 | 550 | 680 |
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 |
Children under 1.2m (3.9ft.) enjoy free tickets accompanied by adults.
Ski Equipment Hall and Rental Fee 2024-2025
With a coverage of 6,200 square meters, the ski equipment hall offers skiers over 2,000 Salomon and Atomic skis, ski sticks, over 300 snowboards, snowshoes, snow wears, lockers, helmets, goggles, gloves and so on.
The rental fee of one snowboard / skis + a pair of snow shoes + a pair of ski sticks + one helmet is CNY 200 on normal days and CNY 300 on public holidays per day.
Ski Equipment | Rental Fee (CNY) | Deposit (CNY) |
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Snow Wear | 60 / set / day | 600 |
Helmet | 30 / day | 200 |
A Pair of Ski Sticks | 30 / days | 60 |
Goggles | 30 / pair | 150 |
Gloves | 20 / pair | 50 |
Locker (small) | 40 / day | 40 |
Locker (big) | 60 / day | 60 |
"One day" here refers to 9.5 hours. Overtime will be charged at CNY 1 per minute.
Skiers can also go to the downtown area of Chongli where there are many rental stores with lower prices.
Where to Dine
Wanlong Ski Resort has two restaurants: Shuanglong and Longjingxuan, they provide buffet breakfast and buffet dinner.
Restaurant | Business hours | Price | |
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Adult | Children | ||
Buffet breakfast, Shuanglong | Weekdays: 07:00 - 09:30 Weekends: 07:00 - 10:00 | 108 | 88 |
Buffet dinner, Shuanglong | 17:30 - 20:30 | 268 | 168 |
Buffet breakfast, Longjingxuan | Weekdays: 07:00 - 09:30 Weekends: 07:00 - 10:00 | 188 | 108 |
Children under 1.2m (3.9ft.) enjoy free tickets accompanied by adults. Minors between 1.2-1.5m (3.9-4.9ft.) enjoy preferential tickets.
How to Get to Wanlong Ski Resort
Take a high speed train from Beijing North or Qinghe Railway Station to Taizicheng, then a free shuttle bus there to the resort directly. The bus departs cooperating with the train arrival time and takes only 15 minutes.
Wanlong Ski Resort operates buses running from Beijing Capital Airport or Beijing South Railway Station to the resort. The bus ticket is CNY 100 per seat and the duration is about 4 hours.Route | Dep. Time | Arr. Time |
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From Capital Airport | 17:30 | 21:45 |
From South Railway Station | 17:30 | 21:30 |
To Capital Airport | 12:00 | 16:25 |
To South Railway Station | 11:00 | 15:05 |