Jiangjunshan Ski Resort
将军山滑雪场
A city ski resort right next to Altay city centre, known for its powder snow and sunset night skiing, and the centrepiece of winter trips to the "birthplace of skiing".
Jiangjunshan Ski Resort is on the northern side of Altay city, about a 10-minute taxi ride from the centre, making it one of the rare "city ski resorts" in China. The resort has a vertical drop of about 800 metres, nearly 100 runs and several lifts, and its snow season lasts for half a year. Altay sits at a high latitude and gets plenty of snow, and the area is known as the "birthplace of human skiing," with soft, dry powder. The resort has a magic carpet practice area for beginners, Tianshan runs for intermediate and advanced skiers, and night skiing (about 17:30–21:30, with views of the city lights). Day tickets cost about CNY 200–300, with rentals charged separately. Holiday discount packages are available, and it is best to buy tickets in advance through the official mini-program. Nearby attractions include Birch Forest Park and the Kelan River scenic belt in Altay city. In winter, you can combine the resort with Hemu Snow Village and the Kokotohai International Ski Resort to form the Altay Snow and Ice Loop (3–5 hours' drive between the three resorts). Note that winter temperatures in Altay can drop to -30°C, so bring proper cold-weather gear, and winter flights at the airport are often disrupted by weather.
Opening hours
Snow season 09:00–17:30; evening sessions until 21:30
Nearby sights
- Kelan Riverside Scenic Area
- Xuedu Night City
- Camel Peak
- Altay Prefecture Museum
- Birch Forest Park (Shalifuhan Park)
- Kelan Grand Canyon & Xiaodonggou
- Wuzhiquan Spring
- Tangba Lake