Wanlong Ski Resort

When winter comes, Wanlong Ski Resort is always so fascinating. There are dozens of ski slopes named after dragons for skiers to enjoy. There are also many athletes with strong will and disabilities who train hard here. During the holidays, you can see cute children playing and sliding on the snow.

The snow in Wanlong is recognized as the best in the Beijing area, and the service is also the best. In the spacious ski equipment hall, out of trust, everyone puts their belongings on the table, without worrying about losing them. Occasionally, they say they can't find their boards or snowshoes, but it must be too late to pack them up and the staff handed them over to the ski equipment hall or service desk. Free storage for boards and snowshoes is provided, so you can set off easily without any burden. The service desk has anti-freeze stickers, which are distributed free of charge. At around 3 pm, there are warm drinks to replenish your energy. After the Yunlong skiing was realized this year, it has been well received by the majority of snow friends. The snow in Beijing cannot be stored. Only in Wanlong can you see the beautiful scenery of rime after the snow. Love skiing, love Wanlong.

A recent skiing experience made me fall in love with this challenging snow sport. Sliding freely on the endless snow on the snowboard, feeling the cold wind whistling in my ears, and occasionally splashing snow on my face, it feels so refreshing! Beijing to Wanlong Ski Resort is 249 kilometers, from Madian to Badaling - Beijing-Zhangjiakou Expressway - Zhangjiakou - Chongli, the whole two sections of the expressway are fully opened, and then the newly paved asphalt road leads directly to the ski resort. The road condition is excellent.

Wanlong is said to be the best ski resort in China, and it really lives up to its reputation after one visit. The unique geographical location and snow-making conditions make the snow quality in Wanlong surprisingly good, and it will not be messed up by the northwest wind.

And there are also wild snow trails!

What's more worth mentioning is that Wanlong Catering is also No.1. How can you let your stomach suffer after a refreshing day? There are Chinese food, Western food, beer and barbecue.

In short, going to Wanlong will definitely not disappoint you~

I started practicing changing edges in Wanlong last season, and I have made some progress this season after hard practice. Although some people say that the ski trails in Wanlong are steep, I always think it's okay. Different trails have different levels of difficulty. I personally still like Wanlong very much. The various supporting facilities are also very good, such as the buffet and breakfast, which are all delicious. The snow quality is also good, and the opening hours are long. It provides the longest ski season for those of us who love skiing.

Wanlong is the best ski resort in China, bar none. Various competitions are held all year round. 65% of the advanced slopes are not suitable for beginners. All the slopes are named after dragons, which is very domineering! Moreover, as the big brother in China, it is very generous. College students and 60-year-olds can ski for free, which is very generous. Other ski resorts are open until mid-March, but only Wanlong will make snow until mid-April. It is rich and elegant. This is Wanlong.

My friend told me that this is the snow field with better quality nearby, and the business hours are from 8 am to 4:30 pm.



The price of renting a set of snowboard by yourself is about one hundred yuan, and with the entrance fee it will be at least four or five hundred yuan.



Overall, the ski resort gave me a good feeling. Everything can be paid by credit card, and the coach is not particularly expensive. For someone like me who skis once or twice a year, the price is ok!



⭐️Oh, remember to come early if you drive, as parking spaces are tight.

I am a bad skier, but I just like to be tortured. After all, the more you fall, the braver you become! (What the hell... I came here once before, and I was a real rookie at that time. I actually had the courage to take the cable car to the highest slide. The final result is predictable... I rolled down without slowing down all the way... So if you are not very good at skiing like me, just play on the beginner's slope, or pay a coach to give you some professional knowledge. This time I came to catch the last wave of snow before the spring flowers bloom. After all, if you miss it once, you have to wait another year. I will come again next year!

The best ski resort in China. The snowmaking power is second to none. The ski trails are richly designed, with several kilometers of beginner trails from the top of the mountain to the bottom of the mountain, extremely steep machine-groomed ski trails, wide big bends, and other very narrow and steep ski trails, plus several wild ski trails, enough to satisfy all kinds of ski trail players. A new park was opened this year, with more terrain to play. For snow maniacs, the forest area is simply a skiing paradise. The branches and stones are cleaned by the ski resort. You can ski in the forest without hurting your board, and the danger is small. You can enjoy the fun of forest skiing. Even when there is little snowfall, you can ski in the grassy areas of the forest, and you can experience the pleasure and freedom of skiing everything. Wanlong is also very tolerant of mountaineering skiers and is a good training ground. Free hot water, biscuits and chocolates are not to be mentioned. The spacious lobby and mountaintop restaurant, warm underground parking lot, 4 high-speed cable cars directly to the top of the mountain and other hardware and software allow skiers to experience meticulous care. It is a ski resort that truly considers skiers.

I like skiing very much. I fell in love with this sport three or four years ago. I first played double-board, and then I played single board. I felt that single board was more interesting. Together with my boyfriend at that time, now my husband, we bought all kinds of equipment and skied all the ski resorts in Beijing. But now more and more people are skiing, and more and more people are skiing in the ski resorts, so I planned to go to a farther place. I heard from my friends that Chongli is close to Beijing and has a long ski trail, so I went to try it. It really lived up to my expectations, and the hot pot was delicious

Wanlong Ski Resort has many ski trails, good trees and excellent food. This can be fully reflected from the fact that we eat at Wanlong every morning and noon. The various ski trails can meet the various needs of beginners, intermediate and advanced skiers. In addition, the ski resort also provides professional coaching services. Friends who don’t know how to ski can go there boldly. With the guidance of professionals and various training courses, you can be guaranteed to gain a lot from staying there for a weekend. In addition, parents with children are also reminded that there is a children's playground, so don't worry that your children will be bored and have nothing to do. There is also a newly opened library on the top of the mountain where you can read. The hot springs in Wanlong are very colorful. I'm just afraid that you won't come~!

As a skiing novice, I would like to praise the restaurants in Wanlong first. There are many delicious restaurants at the foot of the mountain, including dumplings and noodles, Korean and Japanese food, stir-fried vegetables and rice, cold dishes and barbecue, and the price is not expensive. You can eat very well for 50 yuan per person. My favorite is the dumpling soup and pot cake in the noodle area, and the grilled tofu in the snack area. I had a great time eating after skiing. I bought another pot cake before leaving the next day, hahahaha!

After praising the delicious food, let me praise the ski trails.

The snow quality of Wanlong is probably the best in Chongli Ski Resort. It is soft and easy to slide, and there are many snow trails. The beginner trail is long and has a gentle slope, which is suitable for beginners to practice. You can basically practice it after sliding (falling) down a long dragon trail. The intermediate trail is wide and there are many of them, which is suitable for the upgraded version of the players after entering the mountain. There are more than ten advanced trails, but unfortunately I can only watch the masters sliding on the trails at the bottom of the mountain.

Finally, I would like to praise Wanlong's service. There is a row of automatic ticket machines at the entrance of the ski equipment hall. You can directly get your tickets from the ticket machines if you book online. There are also many staff at the counter. My friend had a small problem with his ticket, and the staff also actively helped. In addition, there are many tables and chairs on the first and second floors of the entire hall. Friends who don't have a lot of things can just put their things on the table and go skiing.

Wanlong skiing started this year. It was my first time skiing in a "real" ski resort. It also happened to snow. I couldn't be more impressed. At the beginning of the snow season in November, two advanced trails were just opened. It was really too difficult for pure novices. The Yulong trail was a good experience, but it was relatively crowded. The restaurant on the second floor was well-received. I had delicious lunch twice. It was super rare in the ski resort 2333 😋

Xiaobai came to check in at Chongli Wanlong!

After getting off the bus, go to the lobby. The first floor is the ski rental hall and ticket center. There are self-service and counters for ticket collection. If there is any problem with online ticket collection, you can find the staff next to the self-service machine. They can solve it quickly! The second floor is the restaurant, with a whole wall of floor-to-ceiling windows and a beautiful view of the snow-capped mountains. There are many types of buffets, and you can eat very well for 50 per person.

There is a practice trail with a magic carpet at the bottom of the mountain. You can play here without wearing snow suits or snow gear. To go up the mountain, you need to take a cable car. You must swipe your card to bring snow gear and snow suits. There are two types of cable cars, closed basket and open air. One trip is fast and you don't have to queue.

There are many long snow trails in Wanlong! The long trail is suitable for double boards, and the best way to go to the Youlong Trail and Yulong Trail is to go to the single board. The trails are wide and steep, especially suitable for practicing pushing the slope! The other trails are suitable for the masters to brush the snow trails, and the newbies should give way

But beginners should be mentally prepared and replenish their energy before going up the mountain. If you really can't slide down, you can call the rescue number and ask the snowmobile to pick you up (sneaky smile) (sneaky smile) Remember to put a warm baby on your iPhone, otherwise it will run out of power and you can only shiver in the snow and wind. I have been rescued twice and I think their service is really great. The snowmobile experience is very cool (like Xiaofeng) (like Xiaofeng)

There are snow rings on the top of the mountain for 60 yuan each. If you are with friends, you can rent a ring and take turns playing.

I will go there with my friends next time, have fun 🥳!

Wanlong has a wide variety of snow trails. The beginner trails are particularly long and gentle, making them suitable for beginners to practice. The intermediate trails are particularly wide, making them suitable for practicing leaf drifting, changing edges, carving, and flat flowers.

Wanlong is probably the ski resort with the most advanced trails I've ever skied. You can tell from the picture that there are no less than 10 advanced trails. The one that impressed me the most was Dabentou. I didn't know how to ski the first time I went down Dabentou. I felt a little weak in the legs when I stood on it and looked down. Then I basically pushed down the slope. But the trail after going down is a bit like walking through the jungle. There are slopes on both sides, and there are trees on them, which cover the top of your head. The trail is relatively flat here, and you can ski leisurely, like taking a walk in the woods.

I particularly like the restaurant in Wanlong. There are many delicious foods there, including noodles, porridge, steamed dishes, fruit salads, and everything else. The variety is wide and complete, and it is not very expensive. I always enjoy my meal every time.

Note: The primary track is the green track in the picture, the intermediate track is blue, and the advanced track is black.

The long ski slopes and large ski resorts are really great, especially when you are just getting started, you don't have to queue up for the cable car right away, which is great for practice.

The beginner's trail is very long. I think a beginner should be able to practice for 30 minutes to an hour.

The cable car is covered, so it feels safe and not cold, as the wind gets stronger the further you go up the mountain. Most importantly, there is no need to queue.

I remember that when I skied at several ski resorts in Beijing, I think the waiting time for magic carpets and cable cars accounted for about 3/5 of the time.

😄This is the best ski resort I have ever been to. There are many snow trails, including a super long novice trail, which is suitable for novices. There is a restaurant on the second floor of the ski equipment hall. There are many foods, and they taste very good and are not expensive. At a turn on the intermediate trail, a young lady hit the protective net. I helped to hand in the rescue. The staff arrived in almost two minutes. It felt very professional. When I took the cable car to the top of the mountain, the scenery on both sides was also super beautiful. In short, this experience was great!

Chongli Ski Resort-A Place That Makes You Fall in Love with Skiing

One and a half day ski trip

On Saturday morning, before the skiing started, I saw all kinds of moves by the masters that made you exclaim in surprise. Even if you have never skied before, you can't help but feel excited.

Although it's not my first time skiing, I'm still a novice. I found a big brother to hold for the whole morning. This beginner's trail is very friendly to beginners. The most feared thing for beginners is that it takes 30 minutes to go uphill after one minute downhill. But there is no such problem here. The beginner's trail is very long, allowing you to practice braking, turning, etc. There is a sightseeing car uphill, so when it was about to end, I recorded two laps on the beginner's trail. I successfully went to the intermediate trail for a fancy fall. The main reason is that my friends who don't have the skills to pass can now hold the intermediate trail, so I look forward to checking in at the intermediate trail next time and sliding smoothly without falling 🎿⛷️

Wanlong is indeed a skiing paradise.

Skiing service and catering are all first-class

【ski】

I'm a snowboarder, so I'm a noob. There are a lot of advanced trails. I had a blast on the advanced trails in a day and a half.

【Serve】

The service is simply amazing. Free luggage storage, no need to worry about losing valuables, and you can stay overnight. It's really conscientious

Snowboards can be stored for free, no matter how long they are stored. This is the Wanlong experience. It makes snow friends feel caring and want to come to Wanlong again next time. The snowboards are here, hahahaha

【FOOD】

There are so many varieties, Sichuan cuisine, Hunan cuisine, Korean cuisine... My mouth is watering, it's just too good to be true. I've been to ten ski resorts at home and abroad, and if Wanlong is second to none in terms of catering, it's over, I feel like I'm going to gain another three pounds

The first time I went to Wanlong Ski Resort, I was scared by the steep advanced trails in front of me as soon as I arrived at the ski resort. There are many ski trails. Forgive me for being a novice. I can only ski the beginner trails and the simpler intermediate trails. The cable car at the ski resort is very convenient, and there is no need to queue up, and it is quite fast. The snow conditions at the ski resort are quite good, but there is wind on the top of the mountain. I can't feel the wind a lot when skiing on the ski trails in the middle. The wind is relatively small. The ski resort can store ski equipment for free, and the facilities are also very complete. The beginner trail is very long, it seems to be about 5 kilometers, and the slope is quite friendly to novices, enough for novices like me to play for a long time. Later, I also went on the intermediate trail several times. The dragon trail has more bends and a slightly larger slope, but it is very enjoyable. I look forward to going to Wanlong to ski again next time!

Wanlong Ski Resort. When you see its ski slopes, you will know why it is named Wanlong. There are various ski slopes to meet your various needs. I was not in good condition due to a cold. I skied less. And I fell a lot. It was terrible. When I woke up in the morning, my muscles were sore. I highly recommend it. If you have the chance, you must go to Wanlong. It is a paradise for ski lovers. Finally, the supporting facilities of Wanlong Ski Resort are still very good. The restaurant on the second floor has a lot of delicious food and the price-performance ratio is quite high.

Wow! Wanlong is really worthy of its reputation. I really think that even if you don't ski, it's okay to take a few cable cars to enjoy the scenery. The ski slopes in Wanlong are named after various dragons, such as the Golden Dragon and the Silver Dragon. The ski slopes here are relatively more suitable for double-boarding, and there are many masters. The restaurant for lunch is great! Although the price is a little expensive, the quality is absolutely good!

Wanlong is indeed a place with a lot of reputation. Its numerous ski slopes, powerful ski masters, advanced facilities and perfect services have attracted many friends who love skiing.

As soon as I entered the lobby, I felt it was very bright and warm. There were many people skiing on weekends, but everything was in order. I got the distribution map of the ski resort and put on my equipment and started skiing.

This is my second time to Wanlong. I used to skate on Yulong Road and Youlong Road. This time I followed the master to Yunlong Road and Shuanglong Road. The advanced roads are really... Okay, it's still very difficult. I'd better practice my skills before going up haha~

I had read a lot about the ski resort before coming here, and I was full of expectations. I was not disappointed when I got here, and it was a surprise beyond my expectations.

It's close to the town, and it only takes a dozen minutes to drive from the town to the ski resort, so I can sleep a little longer in the morning~

The restaurant at the foot of the mountain is simply crazy, there are so many delicious foods, it is like a food city, from the restaurant to the side of the snow field is a whole wall of floor-to-ceiling glass, it is simply the best viewing area, it is beautiful, the restaurant environment is really perfect

As a beginner skiing enthusiast, I only skied a few trails in this huge ski resort. What a pity. I will come again in the future to ski more intermediate trails.

The service at the ski equipment hall at the ski resort is really considerate. Ski equipment can be stored overnight for free, snowshoes and helmets can also be stored for free, and there are free hot drinks and hot cocoa. It is really comprehensive, just for everyone to have fun, it's great ~ thumbs up ~

It's really great, the biggest ski resort I've ever been to. It takes more than half an hour to go down the entire beginner slope, which saves a lot of time going back and forth. There are beginner, intermediate and advanced slopes, as well as special slopes for competitions. It's great! I skied for two days, the service was good, the food was also very good, there are restaurants on the mountain and down the mountain, there are many kinds, the price is very affordable, 50 per person can eat very good. Pet-friendly, I saw many skiers with dogs, anyway, I highly recommend it! !

The international ski resort is worthy of its reputation. The 25 ski slopes are very suitable for snowboarders. I skied the most basic Longlong Trail, which was very smooth for novices. The intermediate trail Youlong has many turns. Yulong Trail has a big straight slope. I didn't dare to go to other trails. The restaurant is very good. There are food and drinks. You can choose by yourself and pay the bill. Basically, you are full. It costs 60-90 yuan. There is also a restaurant on the top of the mountain, but I didn't go in.

As expected of an old ski resort, there are many ski slopes and fast cable cars. The main cable car lines are two parallel lines, one for the gondola and one for the chairlift, and there is basically no need to queue. The long dragon road is very suitable for beginners to practice. You don't waste your ski ticket money to enjoy the cable car to the top of the mountain, and you can enjoy the scenery while going down the long and gentle slope. It is much better than those ski resorts that require you to ride the magic carpet repeatedly. In addition, there are many black roads, which is a paradise for experts.

I didn’t win the lottery, so I don’t want to write a review! I don’t want to write! I don’t want to write! I don’t want to write!

I have been skiing for several years. I started with a single board when I first learned to ski. It was a difficult process from backslope to changing edges skillfully and then to being able to do some small springboard movements. I communicated and practiced with various masters. I basically learned it by myself. I have been to almost all the major ski resorts in Beijing. After all, due to the influence of the venue environment, I feel that the ski resorts in Beijing are not exciting enough. This trip to Wanlong was really exciting. The ski resort is big enough and the snow quality is good. In short, you still have to go to Chongli for skiing. Wanlong is a good choice

It's better than expected. My friends had a lot of fun. I recommend everyone to experience it.

The venue is well designed and the service is thoughtful and enthusiastic! There were more than a dozen of us and no one was injured. We all had a great time!

Chongli is the ski resort I visit most often and the one I am most active in. I think the most worth mentioning are the ski trails, snow quality and restaurants.

Snowing in Chongli is the most fun. The length and population density of Changlong Road and Youlong Road are very suitable for beginners to practice. From changing edges to carving flat flowers, many of them are practiced on these two roads. Yulong Road has a very good sliding experience, the snow quality is very good, I personally like thick snow, this is it! You can complete all the skilled sliding movements from beginning to end and return to the cable car in one go. The length and slope are just right.

The restaurant in Wanlong is really great, suitable for all kinds of people and all kinds of tastes. You will feel very satisfied after breakfast and lunch.

Snowboard paradise, Wanlong has the best snow quality around Beijing. There is less sun on the shady side, and the snow on the wild snow trails is also thick. In addition, I would like to praise the restaurant in Wanlong, which is better than other ski resorts. The portion is large, the taste is good, and the price is acceptable. Every time I go to Wanlong, I don’t bring snacks with me. I go to the second floor to eat at noon.

I have been to the largest ski equipment hall! The equipment, shops, and restaurants are all complete. You can even leave your pets there. Both hot and cold drinking water are available. It can be said that it is very friendly to skiers.

There are many advanced trails in Wanlong (although I can't go there with my level), I believe it must be very enjoyable for experts to ski there. The Longlong trail for beginners is really long as the name suggests. The Yulong and Youlong trails I skied are intermediate trails, which are long enough and wide, and very comfortable to practice. I recommend them to beginners and intermediates.

Although I really want to comment on Wanlong’s catering first, skiers should be most concerned about Wanlong’s ski resort conditions, so I will start with the main points.

I am a snowboard novice. This is my third time snowboarding. I have only practiced changing edges with my forefoot and backfoot, so I don’t know the situation on the advanced trails and I can’t comment on them. But I am quite familiar with the beginner and intermediate trails. The beginner trail is very long and the slope is very gentle. There are four or five flat sections in the middle. It is quite hard for novices, but it should be suitable for beginners to get started and find the feeling. The intermediate trail is also very long... There is almost no gentle slope area in the middle to rest, but don’t worry, if it doesn’t work, just fall to the side, lie down for a while and continue... The above complaints about the intermediate trail can be ignored. If you really want to speed up and practice skills, the intermediate trail is very cool, very spacious and has a moderate slope. Wear protective gear and dare to fall to win💪. In short, after skiing on the three major ski resorts in Chongli, I personally feel that if you ski the intermediate trail at the beginner level of snowboarding, the Yulong Trail in Wanlong will be the most enjoyable😜

Every year during the snow season, I go there with my friends to play snowboarding.

The first comment in Zhangjiakou must be for Wanlong. Wanlong deserves the best review. As a skier, I feel that I am just OK in other ski resorts, but when I go to Wanlong, I find that there are so many people who are better than me. I love skiing and pay tribute to Wanlong.

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Here’s another update today. This is my first time to Wanlong this snow season. It’s really a completely different feeling from before, and every trail gives me a different feeling. It’s always full of curiosity. For me, a snowboarder, this is heaven.

Perhaps as I grow up, I will feel more of Wanlong’s different charms at each different stage. Hereby, I would like to commemorate the fourth Wanlong snow season.

Wanlong Ski Resort not only has good food, but also has a good hospital and ski school. The overall hardware facilities are already at the forefront of ski resorts in China. The ski resort has 2 beginner slopes, 4 intermediate slopes, 16 advanced slopes, 5 cable cars and 1 magic carpet.

I don't know how to ski yet, so I bought a cable car ticket to go up to Honghualiang on the top of Wanlong Ski Resort. It was exciting to watch the experts rushing down the advanced trails.

Wanlong Ski Resort is located in Honghualiang, Chongli District, covering an area of more than 30 square kilometers, with an altitude of 2,110.3 meters and a vertical drop of 550 meters. It is the largest international-level ski resort in China and the earliest ski resort to open in Asia.

Xiaobai, who has never skied before, decided to choose Chongli for this year's rose season. Among the many ski resorts, Wanlong is said to be the oldest in the whole rose season. It is the oldest, with the best snow quality, the most ski slopes, and the most complete supporting facilities. Of course, with so many best colleagues, the ski tickets are also the most expensive. But even so, there are the most people skiing here. Even on weekdays, there is no sign of less traffic. You can even meet some tour groups and foreign ski enthusiasts, such as North America, Japan, and South Korea. The rest hall is well-equipped, with free hot water, hot drinks, and toilets. The people who come here are quite well organized. Things that cannot be carried with you when skiing can be placed directly on the table without being lost. The first floor is the rest hall and customer service center, where you can consult about ski tickets, skiing lessons, and rent and buy ski equipment. There is a children's area and a restaurant on the second floor. There are regular buses from Chongli city to Wanlong every day.

The ski resort is very big and the setting is great! Of course, the price is also high. The price of a single ski ticket without ski equipment is more than 500 yuan.

This year, 100 snowmaking machines were added, and the snow quality will be more guaranteed. The operation time is as long as half a year, from October 30 last year to May 1 this year. It is fun to ski in the woods. Hot drinks and biscuits are provided at the cable car station at 3 pm to replenish the energy of skiers. This service is probably unique in the world's ski resorts.

After carefully studying the Wanlong ski trail, I discovered that there was a beginner trail at the back. I was very excited, but the upper half of this beginner trail turned out to be an advanced trail, and there was no other way to reach the upper half of this beginner trail.

Wanlong Ski Resort has beginner, intermediate and advanced ski slopes. With a ski ticket, you can go on the magic carpet and various cableways. Of course, first-time skiers can also buy a ski experience ticket, which only allows you to go on the beginner slope, including the magic carpet. The 2F restaurant in the ski resort service hall is 90 RMB per person. You can enjoy the snow scenery, but it is too dazzling and you need to wear sunglasses.

The sky is blue, indescribable! There are many ski trails, but it is a chairlift.

The ski slope we went to for boarding was not fully open, so there were relatively many people, which was okay.

Wanlong has many ski trails and good snow quality. I've been there twice. The most important thing is that the food is good, hahahaha

Wanlong is the highlight of Chongli! People in Chongli live by the ski resort, and Wanlong is the best ski resort in Chongli! You must go!

We drove there by ourselves. I felt that it would be inconvenient if we didn't drive. The snow was still beautiful and not dirty. However, some unhappy things happened. We rented ski equipment, took the goggles, put on shoes (PS: the shoes were really hard to wear and heavy), and left. We went to the cabinet next to store things, and then found that we forgot to take the goggles. We immediately turned back and found that they were gone. After searching for a long time, we couldn't find them. So I still remind everyone to be careful with your money. In the end, we had to pay for the goggles. Other than that, everything else was very happy. Next time I have a chance, I would like to go to other ski resorts for comparison~~

The venue is indeed good. If the bid for the Winter Olympics is successful this time, I guess they will have to raise the price again.

Wanlong Ski Resort is a famous ski resort in Chongli. You can not only ski, but also enjoy the snow scenery. The ski resort is very close to the hotel, about ten minutes by car. Although the weather here is still a bit colder than Beijing, fortunately the sun is very strong.

Skiing here was fun and joyful, but I got injured before leaving. This injury foreshadowed even greater injuries later on.