Scenic spot introduction:
Urumqi Silk Road International Resort focuses on winter skiing and is the venue for the 2016 National Winter Games. It is also an ideal choice for winter ski vacations and summer summer travel. The ski resort in the resort is currently one of the three major ski resorts in China. The ski trails, equipment and services are all first-class. It also has the only cable car in the northwest region that goes directly to the virgin forest. In addition to skiing, people can also enjoy the virgin forest of the Tianshan Mountains. Intoxicating snow scenery of Tianshan Mountains. Whether it is sightseeing, leisure vacation, exhibitions, sports and fitness, Silk Road International Resort will bring people an unforgettable trip.Attractions distribution:
Silk Road International Resort is located in Shuixigou Town, south of Urumqi, about 38 kilometers away from the city. Among them, the Silk Road International Ski Resort covers an area of 12 square kilometers and is equipped with 8 beginner, intermediate and advanced ski trails, 3 alpine cable cars, ski teaching areas for children and adults, snow flying saucer and other entertainment areas, the Finnish Chalet Hotel on the top of the mountain, North American RV Hotel, Chinese Culture Hotel, 6,000 square meters ecological restaurant, etc. In addition to the ski resort, there are Petrified Wood Museum, Populus euphratica Park, and Meteorite Exhibition Hall to enrich tourists' holiday life.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Leisure, entertainment, outdoor sports, ski resorts, resortsScenic spot map:
Travel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel guide: Top 10 most popular ski resorts in China
travelling guideline:
1. Skiing tips:
(1) Tourists with snowboards can bring their own, and the price will be 20 to 60 yuan cheaper.
(2) The snowboard rental price includes snowboards, snowshoes, ski poles, cable cars 1 to 4, and ski magic carpet.
(3) No. 1 is the beginner ski trail and No. 2 is the intermediate ski trail; you must wear a helmet when riding the No. 3 cable car.
2. If you are not in a hurry, it is recommended that tourists stay in the resort. Not only are the facilities superior, but you can also experience the different skiing experiences of day and night skiing. Ski resorts are often full during the Spring Festival, so tourists are advised to book hotels in advance.
Best time to visit:
winter
Shopping recommendations:
Food: barbecue, pilaf, noodles, beef noodles, meatball soup, burgers, French fries, chicken legs, pizza.
Scenic spot map:
Scenic spot location:
China>Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region>Urumqi City>Urumqi County>Shuixigou Town
How to get there:
Bus route:
1. Take the bus from Zhongqiao Bus Station on Huanghe Road in Urumqi to Xigou Town, and then transfer to the ski resort shuttle bus to go directly to the ski resort.
2. Take the tourist bus; the bus departs at 9:00 from the Beijing Railway Bureau or Zhonghe Hotel, 9:30 from the entrance of Hongshan Friendship Parkson KFC, 10:00 from the entrance of Qiyi Jiangyuan Good Home Supermarket, and the ski resort The vehicle returns at 17:00.
3. Take the Nanshan Shuixigou shuttle bus, which costs 26 yuan for a round trip; take the bus from the Suburban Passenger Station, which first departs at 9:40 and runs every 30 minutes, and the return time is 5:30-18:30.
Self-driving route: Take the Hetan Expressway in Urumqi, exit from the 312 National Highway and turn onto Tianshan Avenue AK (023 Township Road) → Nanzhuang Avenue.
Scenic area map:
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Silk Road Ski Resort ticket prices:
From the end of November to mid-December, from the beginning of March to the end of March: 100 yuan/2 hours, 120 yuan/4 hours, 160 yuan/full day, nightclub 100 yuan.
Mid-December to the end of December, January to early March: 170 yuan/2 hours, 190 yuan/4 hours, 240 yuan/full day, nightclub 100 yuan.
During New Year's Day and Spring Festival: 280 yuan/2 hours, 320 yuan/4 hours, 360 yuan/all day, nightclub 200 yuan.
Note: The opening date changes slightly every year, and the specific date shall be based on that year.
Entertainment:
(1) Ice bicycle: 30 yuan/30 minutes, plus 1 yuan for each minute exceeded.
(2) Sightseeing cable car: 50 yuan (round trip for No. 3 and 4 alpine cable cars), 100 yuan (round trip) by snowmobile to the No. 3 cable car station.
(3) Snowmobile: 150 yuan/lap for self-driving, 120 yuan/lap for a driver; 180 yuan/circle for self-driving on New Year’s Day and Spring Festival, 150 yuan/circle for a driver.
(4) Light aircraft: 300 yuan/time
Scenic area opening hours:
Matinee show: 10:30-19:00
Night show: 17:00-22:00
