Miaoxiang Mountain Ski Resort in Changchun is worthy of its nickname, "Little Temple of Austria."
Skiing is so much fun! If you're a beginner, this guide is all you need.
Location:
Miaoxiang Mountain Ski Resort
(Inside Miaoxiang Mountain Resort, Jiutai District, Changchun)
Opening hours:
Daytime: 8:30 am–4 pm; Nighttime: 5 pm–9 pm
Transportation:
Self-driving is recommended: Free parking lot available
Ice and Snow Express:
Longjia Airport to Miaoxiang Mountain Ski Resort; Weixing Square to Miaoxiang Mountain Ski Resort; Times are the same as the ski resort's opening hours
Tickets:
Available on Douyin
Daytime ski pass [all slopes, including beginner/intermediate/advanced] CNY 169
Nighttime ski pass [all slopes, including beginner/intermediate/advanced] CNY 169
There are also family tickets, which include ski boots and skis. Please note that family tickets are only valid for the magic carpet, i.e. beginner slopes, so they are cheaper.
Equipment:
Beginners need to rent ski suits, protective gear, helmets, ski goggles, gloves, etc. You can rent them at Miaoxiang Mountain, but the styles are not good-looking and the prices are expensive. You can rent them outside. Our set was rented outside for CNY 100, including ski suits, protective gear, and gloves. It's affordable and good-looking.
Important!! Process:
The venue is very large, and beginners may be confused. Check out this process to understand. 1. Enter the ski resort and exchange your ticket in the house on the left. Deposit: CNY 500/person. The deposit will be automatically refunded after you return the card.
2. After exchanging your ticket, go to the same hall to get your ski boots. If you want to rent clothes here, you can do so at this time.
3. After getting your ski boots, you can rent a locker to change your ski boots or clothes. Small locker: CNY 15; Medium locker: CNY 20; Large locker: CNY 30. Or you can just put them on the table in the restaurant, and no one will take them.
After changing your equipment, swipe your card to enter the ski resort. Go straight to the house to get your skis. Choose the ski slope you want to go to.
Dining:
There is a restaurant with spicy hot pot, soup noodles, etc. The prices are relatively reasonable.
Summary:
1. The scenery is beautiful, and the photos are great, especially at sunset.
2. When taking the cable car, be sure to put your skis down in advance. Otherwise, it will be dangerous if you can't pull down the footrest.
3. Beginners are advised to find a coach or an experienced skier to guide them. Otherwise, it will be difficult to experience the joy of skiing. Also, do what you can. Beginners should stick to the beginner/intermediate slopes. Haha.