Bole: Base Camp for Sayram Lake and Bortala Winter
Bole is the gateway to Sayram Lake, Xinjiang’s alpine jewel that freezes into a vast white mirror each winter. Here is how to base here and ski the region.
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Toli and the Tacheng Grasslands in Winter: A Skier’s Quiet Base
Toli County sits in Tacheng Prefecture with rolling snowy grasslands and almost no ski tourism. Here is how it works as a quiet winter base.
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Skiing the Tianshan Foothills Around Fukang, Near Urumqi
Fukang County sits at the foot of the Tianshan near Urumqi and Tianchi. I used it as a convenient base to ski the northern Tianshan without big-resort crowds.
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Nalati Ski Resort in Ili: Xinjiang’s Cross-Country Skiing Base on the Grasslands
Nalati Ski Resort in Ili, Xinjiang: FIS-certified cross-country trails, alpine runs, night skiing, hot springs and how foreign skiers get there.
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Xinyuan: The Practical Gateway to Nalati and a Solid Ski Base
Xinyuan County is the transport hub for Nalati, which means it doubles as a practical, well-connected ski base. Here is how I run it.
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Getting to Xinjiang Ski Resorts: Flights, Trains, and Resort Transfers
Getting to xinjiang ski resorts — reach Xinjiang’s slopes with confidence. Flights, trains, airport transfers, and booking tips for foreign skiers visiting U…
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Gongliu: A Quiet Ili County for Skiers Avoiding the Crowds
Gongliu County sits in the Ili Valley with reliable snow and far fewer visitors than Nalati. Here is how I used it as an uncrowded ski base.
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Xinjiang Ski Trip Photography: Capturing the Mountains Like a Pro
Xinjiang ski trip photography — reach Xinjiang’s slopes with confidence. Flights, trains, airport transfers, and booking tips for foreign skiers visiting Uru…
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Tekes as a Base for Ili Skiing: The Bagua City Angle
Tekes is famous for its circular ‘bagua’ street plan and its position in the Ili Valley. I used it as a calm, central base to reach Nalati and other Ili snow.
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Common Beginner Skiing Mistakes in China (and How to Avoid Them)
New to China skiing? Avoid the most common beginner mistakes, from wrong gear and poor etiquette to altitude, with our practical guide to skiing in China.
