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Yabuli Ski Resort is the largest ski resort in China with the best facilities and it is the main training base for the Chinese ski team.

Note: China's largest ski resort
Season: Middle Nov. - Late March.
Location: 198 kilometers away from Harbin in Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.
Trails: 11
Trail vertical drop: range from 200m to 1200m with the average drop of 700m
Trail Slope: range from 32 degree to 1 degree
Lift: 9
Skiing Market: suitable for all particularly for those experienced skiers.

Yabuli's winter weather and large amount of snowfall has resulted in the best snow quality in China. The lowest temperature in winter is 44 degrees below zero and the average temperature is 10 degrees below zero. The average snowfall is 20-50cm at lower part of the mountain, 100cm at the top of the mountain. Ski season in Yabuli begins from the middle of November and ends in late March.

Yabuli has varied terrain for skiers of every level. There are 11 primary, intermediate and advanced ski runs. The 500-meter-long beginner trails are creatively designed with technical aids available enabling first timers to have their first try and other beginners to progress. The advanced trail 3080 meters in length set 1374 meters above sea level with the vertical drop of 804 meters that will give expert skiers the challenge they are looking for. The alpine ski run here is the longest in Asia. The 5-kilometer-long cross country runs through the dense forests will allow you to take in the unique scenery.

Yabuli International Ski Resort has 9 lifts covering the whole ski area with a transferring capacity of 1500 person per hour. No waiting is guaranteed. The rise up to the mountain summit commands spectacular view of the snow-blanketed forests, spaced ski terrain and colorful skiers.
Yabuli is equipped with the best ski facilities. 6 imported snow groomers always guarantee that the trails are in perfect condition. 8 snow-making machines imported from Canada help Mother Nature to produce more snow for skiers. 15 snow motors help produce fun and excitement. Yabuli Ski Resort was the venue for the 3rd Asian Winter Games.
The courteous professional coaches at Yabuli Ski Resort know how to nurture first timers' love of ski and teach those who are looking for improvement with skilled instructions. They are all ready to offer help at any moment. Ski rentals are available.

See also: http://www.baessler-research.at/Yabuli.htm