Winter Wonderland: Explore the Snow in Guizhou
# Guizhou Huaxi Yunding Ski Resort Guide
## 1. Overview
- **Location**: Located in Gaopo Township (also known as Gaopo Miao Township), Huaxi District, Guiyang City, it is the closest ski resort to downtown Guiyang, about 1 hour's drive from the city center.
- **Size**: Covering an area of 800 mu, it is a large-scale ski resort.
## 2. Ski Trails and Facilities
- **Beginner Ski Trails**: There are 2 beginner trails, each about 260 meters long, suitable for beginners to start their skiing journey and experience the thrill of skiing.
- **Intermediate Ski Trails**: There are 2 intermediate ski trails, each about 300 meters long, for those with some skiing experience to challenge themselves and improve their skills.
- **Snow Tube Trails**: There are 8 snow tube trails, each about 150 meters long, where both children and adults can enjoy the thrill and fun of high-speed sliding.
- **Snowmobile Area**: Covering an area of about 3,000 square meters, it allows you to experience the thrill of speed in the snow.
## 3. Supporting Facilities and Services
- **Ski Equipment**: The ski resort is equipped with more than 1,000 pieces of ski equipment, including children's ski equipment, to meet the needs of different visitors.
- **Coaching Team**: With a professional coaching team, both beginners and those with some experience can receive patient guidance from coaches. For beginners, coaches can help them master skiing skills and ensure safety.
- **Convenient Transportation**: To facilitate visitors' travel to the ski resort, a shuttle service from the city center is available. The shuttle departs at 9:30 am every day from Bailin Hotel, Zilin'an, Yunyan District, Guiyang (seats must be reserved in advance by phone, as seats are limited). Groups of more than 30 people can also book night skiing from Monday to Thursday.
- **Special Projects and Atmosphere**: With atmosphere lighting, night skiing, snow photography, and skiing cultural and creative products, visitors can unlock more new ways to play and experience the snow.
## 4. Travel Tips
- **Safety Tips**: It is easy to fall or collide while skiing, which may cause the edges of the skis to scratch yourself or others. Be sure to wear gloves before entering the ski trails to avoid accidental injury.
- **Travel Advice**: If you choose to drive, the following routes are recommended:
- **Guihui Avenue Route**: Jiarun Road - Guihui Avenue - Qingyan - Qingyan Toll Station - Qiantao - Gaopo Yunding Ski Resort (suitable for customers in the main urban area and Xiaohe).
- **Huaxi Direction Route**: Huaxi Avenue (Huaxi Second Road) - Huaxi - Qingyan - Qiantao - Gaopo Yunding Ski Resort (suitable for Huaxi customers).
- **Ring Expressway Route**: Ring Expressway - Qingyan Toll Station - Qiantao - Gaopo Yunding Ski Resort (suitable for customers in Guanshanhu District, Baiyun District, and self-driving customers from other places).
- **Reservation**: Due to the limited capacity of the ski resort, visitors are advised to make reservations in advance, especially during peak tourist seasons or weekends and holidays.