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Yabuli, China

Introduction

Yabuli is the oldest resort in China, it opened in 1980. Public access was given in 1996 due to the 3rd annual Asian Winter Games. The resort is in the far north east of China near the Russian border in the Heilongjiang province. It’s not particularly high, at under 1500 metres, but can boast Central Asia’s longest run at 5km and has an average snow fall of around 50 cm. They claim 12 runs and 8 lifts, with reality 1 maybe 2 runs with one old double chair. There is a super pipe, but unfortunately it is off limits to the public. With temperatures as low as -40 you better take a good coat, especially if you want to take advantage of the night boarding. The night boarding area is tiny; a 100m slope with a small drag lift. Many of the hotels in the area only have hot water between 7 and 9 pm. And reservations are a must.

Resort Statistics

Resort Type:  Alpine
Winter: Nov to April

Lifts

Total Lifts: 9
Max people per hour:  1,500
Board Leashes required: No

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 11
Total ride area: 2255 hectares
Longest run: 5km

Lift Passes

Lift Passes:  [No information]
Lift times:[No information]

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: 1m

Facilities

Night Riding: :  No
Snowboard Schools: Steamboat Ski and Snowboard School offer various daily beginner to advanced lessons

Heliboarding: :  Not available
Snowmobiles: Not available

Further information

www.yabuliski.com
Email:forvevr-xue@hotmail.com

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