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.
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Fuhai and Frozen Ulungur Lake: A Winter Detour for Xinjiang Skiers
Fuhai County holds Ulungur Lake, one of Xinjiang’s largest, which freezes into a vast white plain each winter. Here is how to pair that detour with a ski trip.
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Xinjiang Ski Lesson Costs: What to Budget for Instruction in 2026
Wondering what Xinjiang ski lessons cost? Our 2026 guide breaks down group and private instruction prices, plus tips to budget ski school in Xinjiang.
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Jeminay in Winter: A Tranquil Altay Border Stop for Skiers
Jeminay (Jeminay) is a tiny Altay county on the Kazakh frontier with almost no ski infrastructure — but as a calm, cheap winter base it has a quiet charm worth knowing.
