Shangri-La Ski Resort, Diqing

Presently, Shangri-La Ski Resort (香格里拉滑雪场) is a mountain field ski resort with the lowest latitude, the longest winter, most suitable temperature, and best natural vegetation and geographic condition in the Northern Hemisphere. Covering an area of 40 km², it is equipped with a Ski Rental Shop and Snow Playing Hall. As a paradise for tourists to ski, Shangri-La Ski Resort will also allow tourists to experience the strong Tibetan culture and customs.

Shangri-La Ski Resort is located 20 kilometers to the northwest of Shangri-La County in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, in the village of Hala, Nixi Township (尼西乡哈拉村). The total planning area of the ski resort is approximately 40 km². The overall plan was completed by a South Korean company with rich experience in ski resort planning and design. The construction of the ski resort is divided into four phases. Upon completion, it will become the largest-scale, most fully-equipped ski resort in China, combining natural and artificial snowmaking, with the lowest latitude and the most beautiful natural environment.

The ski resort has a total snow run area of 1.18 million square meters, featuring 12 ski runs for beginners, intermediates, and experts, as well as a toboggan field and ten 4-8 person aerial tramways. The first phase of the construction project has been basically completed, with a snow run area of 22.7 hectares. The ski equipment hall, which features a strong Tibetan style, covers an area of 6,000 square meters.

The Shangri-La Ski Resort restaurant offers both luxurious and elegant Chinese and Western dining halls, as well as Tibetan dining rooms with various styles. It can accommodate more than 300 people at the same time, meeting the personalized dining needs of people at different levels and allowing them to fully experience the charm of Tibetan, Chinese, and Western cuisine. The main dishes promoted by the restaurant are healthy and natural green dishes from the plateau, as well as Tibetan dishes with strong ethnic flavors. Western cuisine and a variety of traditional snacks are also available.

The Shangri-La Ski Resort guest department currently offers luxury suites, small suites, and standard rooms. There are large suites focusing on luxury and comfort, small suites with a family-style design, and standard rooms that are economical, comfortable, and relaxing. The resort provides clean and pure drinking water, 24-hour hot and cold water supply, advanced security and fire protection systems, and free internet access. The resort’s attentive and efficient service aims to make guests feel at home and ensure a convenient and comfortable stay.

Shangri-La Ski Resort has its own professional coaching team, which is staffed on a contract basis. All coaches are former national and provincial athletes who have participated in major domestic and international competitions and have many years of ski teaching experience. The ski school offers special courses suitable for the plateau area, focusing on both popularizing and improving skiing skills. It pursues humanized service and adheres to the principle that the customer is always right, which has won high praise from a wide range of skiing enthusiasts.

Transportation Guide to Shangri-La Ski Resort

Public Transportation

• Tourist Bus: Departing from Shangri-La County town, you can take a local tourist bus to the ski resort. The bus usually departs at 8 a.m., with a journey time of about 2 hours and a ticket price of 35 yuan.

Self-Driving

• Route: Starting from Shangri-La County town, drive along the National Highway 214 to the northwest, with a total distance of about 18 kilometers and a driving time of about 20 minutes.
• Navigation Address: Hala Village, Nixi Township, Shangri-La City.

Private Car Hire

• Recommendation: Due to the limited public transportation within Diqing Prefecture, it is recommended that tourists choose to hire a private car or join a group tour to the ski resort. The cost of a private car hire is around 200 yuan in the off-season.

Air and Rail Travel

• Flight: You can take a direct flight to Shangri-La Airport from cities such as Kunming, Chengdu, and Chongqing.
• Bullet Train: Departing from Lijiang, you can take a bullet train to Shangri-La.

Notes

• Road Conditions: The roads may be icy in winter, so please pay attention to driving safety.
• Trip Planning: It is recommended to plan your journey in advance to ensure arrival within the ski resort’s operating hours.