China
China Introduction
With still the fastest growing economy in the world and a population of 1.31 Billion people, China is starting out on its snowboard development. With high mountains (but usually tricky to access) and a few promising recently built resorts besides the existing 200 +, China is high on the list of many adventurous Snowboarders. What a buzz for those used to shredding in Europe or America: strange food, mad dialects, intriguing history, resort names like “Jade Dragon” and best of all, its very cheap. There are no 10 dollar bowls of spaghetti here.
A few things to think about, however, is if you have big feet bring your own kit, as you’ll never find large boots for rent. If you like to know what it is you are eating than you might want to bring some handy meals of your own. Also if your mandarin is a little rusty an interpreter would be a great idea. You will need to obtain a travel visa in order to enter china.
2011 Nanshan Open won by Janne Korpi
Tue 25 January 11: The 4Star 9th Red Bull Nanshan Open brought some top-level slopestyle competition to the Nike 9.0 Nanshan park in China this weekend where Finnish rider, Janne Korpi, took home the win
Photo: Lorenz Holder
Juuso Laivisto wins the 2010 Nanshan Open
Tue 12 January 10Cloudy yet wind-free conditions in the Quiksilver Nanshan Mellow Park created a moody backdrop as yesterday's 12 qualified riders stepped up to do battle on day two of the 4Star 8th Red Bull Nanshan Open, Asia's largest stop on the TTR Tour this season
4* 8th Red Bull Nanshan Open
Wed 30 December 09After the cancellation of the Japan Open, this is now the biggest Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour event on Asian soil this season with a US$25,000 prize purse and up to 500 Swatch TTR ranking points
Results from the Red Bull Nanshan Open 09
Tue 13 January 09The 7th Annual Red Bull Nanshan Open concluded over the weekend, pushing Swatch TTR snowboarding and crowd levels to new heights in China. The team at Mellow Parks once again delivered a superior Slopestyle course which gave the snowboarders a chance to showcase their style and flair to the energized Chinese crowd
TTR heads to China
Mon 05 January 09The Mellow Park crew is famous for delivering perfect Slopestyle courses, which will ensure some awesome performances from the top snowboarders in attendance at this event. With 500 ranking points and $25 000 USD available, this competition is sure to be one that puts China on the map
Nanshan Open gets TTR status
Tue 27 November 07The Nanshan Open, the first snowboard contest in China, has announced the return of Red Bull as the official sponsor for the second year in a row
Burton Beijing Weekend session
Thu 14 June 07On the 26th of May 30 snowboarders met at the huge Qiaobo Indoor slope just outside Beijing
9010 Team Challenge, China 2007
Tue 20 February 07The Oakley Women's Team guided by Jay 3 and Dan Mau from 9010 made it to Beidahu for their final tour stop
Terje hits China
Fri 17 February 06During the Oakley Style Masters / The Arctic Challenge, a bunch of the worlds best riders took the chance to see what is going on in the Chinese ski resorts
Useful information
Population:1.313 billion
Capital City: Beijing
Language: Chinese/Mandarin also Yue/Wu/Minbei/Minnan etc
Currency: yuan (CNY)
Highest Peak: Mount Everest 8,850m
Drugs Information: Probably strung up
Alcohol Drinking
Electricity Supply: 100 Volts AC 2 Pin plugs
Driving: On the right
Speed Limits
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30 km/h in towns
70 km/h main city roads
100 km/h expressways
120 km/h motorways
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- BeijingLianHuaShan
- BeijingQiaoboIceSnoWorld
- ChangChunLianHuaShan
- JadeDragon
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