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Located
near Longqingxia Scenic Spot and Guanting Reservoir, Shijinglong
Ski Area was the first in the vicinity opened to skiers
in 1999.
Now
a regular venue for amateur skiers, Shijinglong attracted
about 80,000 visitors last winter over the course of a
three-month season.
An
ideal site for both novice and veteran skiers to test
their skills navigating the giant alpine slalom, Shijinglong
also invites skiers to participate in its various competitions
every winter.
Covering
an area of 35 hectares, the resort is equipped with imported
snow-making machines to ensure sufficient amounts of powder
each day. The ski lifts can send 600 people to the top
of the slopes every hour.
Snowboarding,
sleigh rides, curling, ice climbing, and ice-skating are
also available.
Shijinglong
has the largest snowmaking operation of Beijing's suburban
ski slopes, assuring the best possible conditions regardless
of the season.
For
those who love ice sculptures, there is chance to make
your own in the ice square, where huge blocks are prepared.
First-timers
are important to the area. The staff, from rental equipment
technicians to instructors, take extra care to make sure
their first day is a great one.
Once
at the slopes, the following tips will held you through
the preparation process and get you out on the slopes
for a great day.
If
driving, tip number one is to arrive early to ensure a
parking place. On weekends in particular, the parking
lot gets very crowded.
Snow
conditions are generally best in the morning. Lockers
are available for rent in the facility for your belongings.
Usual
ski fee: 140 yuan for two hours on weekend; 190 yuan for
four hours. It includes ski facility rent, parking and
the personal locker rent.
Cost
for dining at the resort is not included in this figure.
Transport:
take Bus No. 919 from Deshengmen on the North Second Ring
Road to Yanqing and then change taxi or mini-bus to the
slopes. Alternatively, go along Badaling Highway to Yanqing
and then take State Road 110 to the ski resort.
Opening
time: 08:30 AM -- 06:00 PM. |
