Winter Sports
Powder Paradise
Discover China's emerging winter sports destinations with pristine powder, fewer crowds, and stunning mountain scenery. From skiing to ice climbing, winter transforms the west.
What to Expect
Uncrowded Slopes
Ski resorts without the masses
Powder Snow
Light, dry snow in high mountains
Ice Climbing
Frozen waterfalls and glaciers
Winter Landscapes
Stunning snow-covered scenery
Top Destinations
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Jiuzhaigou
UNESCO World Heritage valley
Jiuzhaigou Valley
Crystal-clear lakes and colorful forests in a fairyland valley
Five
Most colorful lake in Jiuzhaigou
Milk
Sacred high-altitude lakes
Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon
World deepest canyon
Jade
Majestic snow-capped peaks near Lijiang
Namcha
Stunning Himalayan peak
Qinghai
China largest saltwater lake with stunning scenery
Xinduqiao
Photographers paradise
Erhai
Beautiful highland lake surrounded by Bai villages
Basum
Sacred lake with island temple
Huangguoshu
China largest waterfall with spectacular views
Luorong
Alpine meadow with sacred peaks
Pearl
Famous waterfall from TV series
Tagong Temple and Grassland
Tibetan temple on vast grassland
Longgong
Underground river cave system
Tiger
One of the deepest gorges in the world
Lulang
Sea of forest in Tibet
Mugecuo Lake
Wild Man Lake in the mountains
Sangke
Vast Tibetan grassland
Shuzheng
Series of terraced lakes
Mount
One of China Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains
Zhangye
Rainbow mountains with stunning colorful rock formations
Binggou
Ice Valley colorful landforms
Dianchi
Largest lake in Yunnan Province
Gongga Mountain Viewpoint
Views of King of Sichuan Mountains
Karola
Accessible glacier viewpoint
Long Lake
Largest and highest lake
Midui
Accessible low-altitude glacier
Tianxing
Natural stone bridge and gardens
Mingsha
Singing sand dunes and a crescent-shaped oasis
Chaka
Mirror of the Sky - stunning salt flat reflections
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Expert Tips
Season
December to February offers the best snow conditions.
Gear Rental
Quality rental equipment is available at major resorts.
Altitude
Many ski areas are above 3,000m - acclimatize first.
Hot Springs
Combine skiing with nearby hot springs for the ultimate experience.
Essential Gear
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