Review of Hubei Yichang's 3 Major Ski Resorts: Pure Beauty Sacred Land Baili Huang + "China's Little Switzerland" Wufeng + Original Ski Resort Shennongjia

This time, I will review three outdoor ski resorts in Yichang, sure to have one suitable for skiing enthusiasts to pilgrimage.It’s worth mentioning that many ski resorts in Yichang have corresponding hotels nearby. I suggest staying an extra day or two to enjoy the beautiful snow scenery in Yichang and Shennongjia, in addition to skiing. However, be reminded that during the peak ski season, many hotels will be fully booked, so to avoid disappointment on the snowy mountains, please check or contact relevant hotel websites in advance!

China's Little Switzerland | Wufeng International Ski Resort

Wufeng International Ski Resort is known as "China's Little Switzerland."

Located in Wufeng Tujia Autonomous County of Yichang, Wufeng International Ski Resort is called "China's Little Switzerland." It is a natural ski resort situated at an altitude of 2,129 meters, covering an area of about 150,000 square meters, and features a ski service hall, water reservoir, alpine scenic lake, parking lot, and supporting facilities.

The target audience is beginner and intermediate skiers, with downhill slopes of corresponding difficulty.

The ski resort mainly targets beginner and intermediate skiers, hence it has downhill slopes of related difficulty, and also has a magic carpet (a conveyor belt on the snow) to let everyone enjoy the fun of skiing while appreciating the natural beauty of Wufeng.

The day and night at Wufeng International Ski Resort. The day and night at Wufeng International Ski Resort.

If time permits, you can rent ice activities provided by the ski resort, such as snowmobiles, ice bumper cars, and snow assault boats at your own expense.

An ecological jungle-style resort experience themed around containers.

However, I recommend this place because of the adjacent Wufeng Duling Yunding Hotel, which has a unique architectural design, using iMBox series holiday homes. Since its opening in 2019, it has become a popular hotel for visitors, offering different room types with 180°-360° super views, allowing guests to enjoy the beautiful scenery of all seasons in a warm and comfortable indoor layout, capturing the changes of the day.

The theme is wild luxury wooden cabins. (above photos from “滿北武陵山旅遊開發有限公司”微信公眾號 )

Wufeng International Ski Resort + Wufeng Duling Yunding Hotel

Address: Yichang City, Wufeng Tujia Autonomous County, Wantan Town, Maozhuang Village, Group 2 Opening Hours: 08:30-16:30 Phone: +86 071 7591 3555 Ticket Price: RMB120 / adult Website: sxykzx.com , hotel1410597.round-world-trip.com Transportation: No direct bus, can join a tour or drive. About 4 hours from Yichang. (Friendly reminder: in winter, large areas of the road may be icy, be sure to install anti-slip chains.)

Pure Beauty Love Sacred Land | Baili Huang International Ski Resort

Baili Huang Ski Resort, known as "the southern grassland of China," is also the filming location of Zhang Yimou's film "Under the Hawthorn Tree."

Located at the junction of Yichang City, Yuan'an County, and Dangyang City, Baili Huang Ski Resort is part of the Baili Huang Tourist Resort, covering a total area of 42 square kilometers and averaging an altitude of 1,200 meters. It enjoys the reputation of "the southern grassland of China." This resort is also a national 4A-level tourist attraction and is recognized as a "pure beauty love sacred land" due to its pristine snowy environment. Since opening in 2016, it has recorded 550,000 skiing enthusiasts visiting.

Taking photos under the giant windmill while skiing is a top choice for likes.

The visitor center covers about 3,000 square meters, fully air-conditioned, with a café, supermarket, specialty food, item storage, ski equipment supermarket, and more. There’s also a snow play park of about 3,000 square meters, offering related snow activities like sledding and snow tubing, along with a fairy-tale-like snow forest deer park, allowing adults and children to enjoy unique experiences like horseback riding and camel riding in the snow.

With a little luck, you may encounter a sea of clouds at sunrise or sunset. Feeling the breathtaking winter romance.

Outside of skiing, you should also visit the winter southern snowfields, encounter the sea of clouds at sunrise, and enjoy the beautiful winter romantic atmosphere. Don’t forget to visit the iconic sweet spot for photos—Under the Hawthorn Tree, and try a pure love snow travel photo shoot for a different winter journey in Yichang.

(Above Photos from “百里荒景區”微信公眾號 )

Baili Huang International Ski Resort Address: Yichang City, Yiling District, Fenxiang Town Baili Huang Opening Hours: 08:00-17:30 Phone: +81 071 7797 1111 Ticket Price: RMB98 / adult Website: bailihuang.net.cn Transportation: Take the scenic area shuttle bus from Yiling Passenger Transport Station. / After the opening of the Hanyi High-Speed Railway in 2025, it will take 30 minutes from Yichang High-Speed Railway North Station and Dangyang West Station.

Original Ski Resort | Shennongjia International Ski Resort

Shennongjia International Ski Resort opened in 2004 and has been in operation for 20 years, making it the big brother among ski resorts in Yichang! Shennongjia International Ski Resort is located in a favourable environment, with a snow period exceeding 100 days, and the official use of both artificial snow and natural snow makes it one of the ski resorts with a longer snow period in the country!

Shennongjia International Ski Resort has been in operation for 20 years since its establishment in 2004.

It has 13 ski runs with a total length of over 7,000 meters, covering an area of 300,000 square meters, with the maximum vertical drop being 210 meters, including practice areas, beginner, intermediate, and advanced trails, catering to the needs of skiers of different levels.

The average altitude of Shennongjia International Ski Resort is between 2,200 and 2,380 meters.

The resort provides basic ski equipment, with a ticket price of RMB199 including skis, ski boots, and ski poles, allowing all-day unlimited skiing. For those who bring their own ski equipment, the entrance fee is RMB100 .

During peak seasons like the Spring Festival, the entrance fee will also rise, RMB500 for all-day access, or you can choose a 3-hour session for RMB380. For those bringing their own ski equipment, the fee is RMB200 per person.

Ski equipment available for rental.

Ski equipment available for rental includes ski suits (RMB35 / set), VIP ski suits (RMB70 / set), ski goggles (RMB28), ski gloves (RMB16 / pair), and snowboard protective gear (RMB50 / set, includes 1 butt pad and 2 knee pads) etc. For those who don’t know how to ski, there are professional instructors available (for a fee).

Different ski levels are well taken care of.

In terms of facilities, Shennongjia International Ski Resort has 4 magic carpets and 1 cable car (for a fee), as well as snow tubing, off-road vehicles, assault boats, banana boats, and other snow-related recreational items available for rental!

You can enjoy the beautiful scenery around Shennongjia while skiing. The resort also has a paid cable car for visitors. In addition to the cable car, hot air balloon services are also available.

The ski resort is equipped with a supermarket, storage lockers, restaurants, specialty snacks, and a bar, providing places for those who don’t ski or are accompanying friends to spend their time! The nearby Shennongjia International Ski Resort Holiday Hotel is also worth staying at, featuring over 60 rooms and 20 unique villa cabins, all equipped with central heating to meet the needs of different guests.

A vast expanse of white snow and a romantic winter atmosphere. The villa cabins also include 20 units. (above photos from “神農架景區”微信公眾號 ) Shennongjia International Ski Resort + International Ski Resort Holiday Hotel Address: Shennong Forestry District, Shennongjia, Hongping Town, Niuchangping Opening Hours: 07:00-17:00 (Ticket sales stop at 15:00) Phone: +81 189 8678 9364 Ticket Price: RMB199 / adult Website: snjhxc.cn

Transportation: You can take a free shuttle bus from the Mu Yu Hotel parking lot or the Mu Yu Tourism Distribution Center (reservation required in advance via the "Shennongjia Scenic Area" WeChat account); if driving, you will need to go through winding mountain roads from Mu Yu town to the international ski resort and install anti-slip chains. Friendly reminder: there are one-way streets in Mu Yu town, please follow navigation prompts.