Huaibei International Ski Resort is one of the earliest ski resorts built in Beijing, and it is the only ski resort in Beijing which is registered with the word ‘international’ in its name. It is located in Jiugukou Natural Scenic Area, five kilometers north of Yanxi Lake, 18 kilometers north of Huirou District, and 67 kilometers away from Beijing urban area. It is usually open from December to the following March.

Set in the Jiugukou Natural Scenic Area, which is known as the backyard of Beijing, the ski resort is surrounded by the Great Wall on three sides. Tourists can have a fine view of the 4.5-kilometer long Great Wall from the Ming Dynasty that extends along the mountains, connecting with the Great Wall at Mutiangu. The scenery of “Jiabianlou” there is the miracle of the architectural history that cannot be found in any other place.

Besides, located on the Yanshan Mountains with a unique karst peak forest and strange rocks, the ski resort combines a man-made landscape with natural scenery, and therefore enjoys the reputation of skiing in the embrace of the Great Wall.

Features: ski glade surrounded by the Great WallLocation: 70 kilometers from downtown Beijing (about 1 hour's ride) in the Jiugukou (Nine Valleys Pass) Natural Scenic Area.Season: December to MarchLift: 4Trail: 6Skiing Market: BeginnersGetting there:Take Bus No. 936 at Dongzhimen to the ski resort; it is 90 minutes’ drive. Service hours: from Dongzhimen — 7 am - 5 pm; from the ski resort — 5 am – 5 pm. Shuttle bus: A shuttle bus to the ski resort is available every day except for Mondays. It goes from Dongzhimen at 8:10 am and returns at 4:10 pm.

Source: chinahighlights.com