[2025 Xi'an ] Travel Guide for Cuihuashan Hua Xue Chang (Updated Jan)

❄️ The most beautiful places to see snow in Xi'an, don't miss them from December to January! 1️⃣ Nanwutai Scenic Area 🏞️ 📍 Address: Xinghuo Village, Wutai Subdistrict, Chang'an District, Xi'an 🚗 Transportation: 1.5-hour drive 🔴 Highlights: In winter, Nanwutai is covered in snow, like a fairyland. There are five viewing platforms, with the best view at Lingying Platform, where you can overlook the sea of clouds and snow-capped mountains and feel the fusion of history and nature.  2️⃣ Cuihua Mountain Scenic Area 🏞️ 📍 Address: Taiyigong Town, Chang'an District, Xi'an 🚌 Transportation: Take bus 25 or 401 from Xi'an Railway Station or Chengnan Bus Station 🔴 Highlights: The snow scene of Tianchi Lake is beautiful, with clear water and mountains and trees reflecting each other. At Cuihua Mountain Ski Resort, you can enjoy both snow and skiing, and have fun in the world of ice and snow.  3️⃣ Taibai Mountain National Forest Park 🌲 📍 Address: Tangyu Town, Mei County, Baoji 🚗 Transportation: 1.5-hour drive 🔴 Highlights: Taibai Mountain, the main peak of the Qinling Mountains, has a spectacular snow scene in winter. The trees are covered in snow, the sunlight is dazzling, and the water vapor is misty, like a fairyland. The snow scene makes the attractions such as Lotus Peak Waterfall and Ink Splash Mountain even more special.  4️⃣ Taiping National Forest Park 🌲 📍 Address: Taipingyu, Huyi District, Xi'an 🚗 Transportation: 2-hour drive 🔴 Highlights: The snow on the branches and the rime and icicles covering the mountains make the park a fairyland-like kingdom of glass. The waterfall turns into an ice waterfall, nearly 100 meters high, crystal clear and beautiful.  5️⃣ Mount Hua 🏔️ 📍 Address: Huayin, Shaanxi 🚅 Transportation: Take a high-speed train from Xi'an North Railway Station to Huashan North Railway Station 🔴 Highlights: The snow scene of Mount Hua is majestic and spectacular, a paradise for photographers.  6️⃣ Hanzhong Longtoushan Scenic Area 🏞️ 📍 Address: Xiaonanhai Town, Nanzheng District, Hanzhong, Shaanxi 🚅 Transportation: Take a high-speed train from Xi'an North Railway Station to Hanzhong Railway Station, then transfer to local transportation 🔴 Highlights: The snow scene of Longtoushan is magnificent, a great place to visit in winter.  7️⃣ Honghe Valley Forest Park 🌲 📍 Address: Yingtou Town, Mei County, Baoji, Shaanxi 🚗 Transportation: Drive west along the Lianhuo Expressway, exit at Changxing, and drive along Jiangmei Road 🔴 Highlights: The winter scene of Honghe Valley is quiet and beautiful, a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.  ❄️ Tips: Keep warm when viewing snow, and drive safely!

| Winter Speed and Passion 🏔 The wind whistling past your ears, your heart pounding in your chest - this is the charm of Cuihua Mountain Ski Resort. Step into this world of ice and snow, and gallop across the winter snow. 📍 Located in Taiyigong, Chang'an District, Xi'an, Cuihua Mountain Ski Resort is known as the "high mountain ski resort at the doorstep of Xi'an people". It not only has an 800-meter-long and 70-meter-wide high-quality ski trail, but also offers a variety of snow entertainment activities and a professional coaching team, making it an ideal choice for winter sports enthusiasts. 🌟 Recommended reasons: 1. 🎿 High-quality skiing experience: With snow groomers ensuring excellent snow quality, it is suitable for skiers of different levels. 2. 🎪 Rich entertainment activities: In addition to skiing, you can also experience snow tubing, sledding, ice sculpture viewing, and more. 3. 🚗 Convenient transportation: Only 23 kilometers from downtown Xi'an, it is easily accessible by car or public transportation. 4. 🛏️ Thoughtful service: Offers ski equipment rental and professional coaching guidance, allowing beginners to quickly get started. 🚦 Transportation guide: 🚗 Self-driving: Navigate to Cuihua Mountain Ski Resort, parking fee is 25 yuan. It is recommended to depart in the morning to avoid peak hours. 🚌 Public transportation: After getting off at Changninggong Station, you can take a taxi (about 15 yuan) or take the scenic shuttle bus (round trip 40 yuan) to the ski resort. 📌 Recommended attractions: 📸 Beginner ski trail: Gentle slope, very suitable for beginners to practice double board skills. 🏂 Advanced ski trail: Challenge yourself and feel the thrill of high-speed descent. ❄️ Ice sculpture area: Admire exquisite ice sculpture art and take photos as souvenirs. 📅 Travel route planning: ⏰ Arrive at the ski resort before 9 am, rent equipment and store it in a locker. Beginners can choose to hire a coach (260 yuan/hour) and learn basic movements with the coach. Take a short break at noon, and continue practicing or try other entertainment activities in the afternoon, such as snow tubing and sledding. End the day's activities before evening. 💰 Ticket prices and opening hours: 🎫 Weekday unlimited time ticket 109 yuan, weekend day session 2 hours 79 yuan. ⏰ Business hours are 9:00-17:00, and entry is stopped at 14:00. 🏨 Accommodation guide: 🏕 Cuihua Mountain International Youth Hostel: Affordable and close to the ski resort. ♨️ Xi'an Hot Spring Hotel: Enjoy a hot spring after skiing to relax your body and mind. 🍽️ What to eat: There are not many dining options on the mountain, so it is recommended to bring some snacks to replenish energy. If you want to taste local cuisine, you can go to nearby farmhouses and try Shaanxi specialty noodles. 📝 Tips: 🍽️ Be sure to eat enough before skiing, as food options on the mountain are limited. 🧤 Bring your own warm gloves, leather gloves are especially warm. 🏂 No need to rush to hire a coach for your first ski, observe for a while before deciding. 👟 Bring an extra pair of socks and shoe covers to keep your feet dry. 🌜 Avoid night skiing, as the temperature is low and visibility is poor, posing safety risks.

Cuishan Mountain 📍 A high mountain ski resort near Xi'an The experience is amazing, really worth it 💰 Depart from Xi'an, return in one day Enjoy the snow, play in the snow, ski... It's so beautiful 🌟🌟🌟 About the shuttle bus↓↓↓ ⏰️Tour dates: Every Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun during the ski season ⭕Departure points: 🌟08:30 Line 2, Provincial Library, Sports Stadium 🌟09:00 Line 2, Weiqu South Station 🌟16:00 Meet at the parking lot for return ✅Ski package 1️⃣Weekdays: Adult CNY 158, Student CNY 138 👉Includes: Round-trip bus + admission + 3-hour ski ticket + guide + hot and sour noodles 2️⃣Weekends: Adult CNY 248, Student CNY 218 👉Includes: Round-trip bus + admission + 3-hour ski ticket + guide + hot and sour noodles 3️⃣Holidays: Adult CNY 306 👉Includes: Round-trip bus + admission + 3-hour ski ticket + guide ✅Snow play package Weekdays: CNY 98, Weekends: CNY 118, Holidays: CNY 138 Includes: Round-trip bus + admission + shuttle bus + unlimited snow play + guide

Cuihua Mountain Ski Resort is known as a "high-altitude ski resort at the doorstep of Xi'an." Here, you can enjoy mountain climbing, skiing, and family activities. Come and explore the winter wonderland and embark on an exciting skiing adventure. Address: Cuihua Mountain Scenic Area, Taiyigong Town, Chang'an District, Xi'an Opening hours: 9:00–17:00 (last entry at 14:00) Tickets: From CNY 98 Cuihua Mountain Ski Resort: With low winter temperatures, good snow quality, long slopes, wide slopes, and slopes that are very suitable for skiing enthusiasts, it is known as the "first ski resort in the Qinling Mountains." Cuihua Mountain Snow Park: Various areas include a ski area, snow tubing area, power equipment area, snow play area, etc. Children's Snow Play Area: Here, you can find snowball clips, snowball cannons, zorbing balls, banana boats, non-powered sleds, and various cartoon character figures. Ski Resort Features: √ High-quality ski slopes with a total length of 800 meters and a width of 70 meters. √ The first ski resort in Xi'an to have a snow groomer, with excellent snow quality. √ Specially offers snow tubing, sledding, ice skating, ice sculpture viewing, and more to meet various entertainment needs. √ Cuihua Mountain Ski Resort is also one of the largest ski resorts in Shaanxi, located within the national AAAA-level Cuihua Mountain Scenic Area. √ Over 30 coaches are on-site every day, and from 8:30 to 9:30, Cuihua Mountain ski coaches offer free skiing lessons for one hour. √ There are ski stunt performances every day at noon during the ski season. Skiing Tips: 1. Prepare ski equipment, including skis, ski boots, ski poles, etc. 2. Learn some basic skiing techniques, such as how to control speed, how to turn, etc. 3. Pay attention to safety, follow the rules of the ski resort, and do not take risks while skiing. Tips: You can choose to rent ski equipment or bring your own. If you are a beginner, it is recommended to rent equipment to save time and effort.

🏂 Cuihua Mountain Ski Resort is now open for trial operation! Cuihua Mountain Ski Resort is open for trial operation from December 5 to 8. Come and experience the "alpine skiing world at your doorstep"! — 📍Address: Cuihua Mountain Scenic Area, Taiyigong Town, Chang'an District, Xi'an ⏰Opening hours: 9:00–17:00 — 🎟Cuihua Mountain limited-time special ticket: 69/person (daytime, unlimited time) 📝Includes: Scenic area admission + ski equipment (ski boots, ski poles, skis) + magic carpet ⏰Valid: December 5–8, 2023 — 🏂New skiing experience 1⃣Natural ski resort with good snow quality, known as the "No. 1 ski resort in the Qinling Mountains." 2⃣Long, wide ski runs with moderate slopes, friendly to beginners. 3⃣Divided into service hall, ski equipment hall, beginner area, and ski area, with more spacious space and more comfortable experience. — 🚗Transportation 🚘Self-driving route: Xi'an Ring Road - Baomao Expressway (Xizha section) - Taiyigong Exit/Chang'an Avenue/Ziwu Avenue, head east along the Huanshan Tourist Line. 🚍Scenic area shuttle bus: Thursday/Saturday/Sunday, get on at Exit A of the East Gate of the Provincial Stadium Station/Changqingyuan Community Gate of Weiqunan Station 🚇Public transportation: Take Metro Line 2 to Weiqunan Station, exit at Exit B, and take Bus 335 to Xi'an Translation University Station or Bus 729 to Taiyi Primary School Station. — Meet at Cuihua Mountain Ski Resort and start the ice and snow season for all.

|The only natural ski resort in Xi'an. Cuihua Mountain Ski Resort is the only natural ski resort in Xi'an, China, and is one of the larger ski resorts in Shaanxi, located in the beautiful national AAAA tourist area and Cuihua Mountain National Geological Park at the northern foot of the Qinling Mountains. Cuihua Mountain Ski Resort is 1400 meters above sea level, with low winter temperatures, good snow quality, long ski trails, wide width, and slopes very suitable for ski enthusiasts, known as the "first ski resort in Qinling". The ski resort is well-equipped, with 1130 pairs of skis and ski poles imported from Austria, 100 ski circles, 20 snowmobiles, 2 snowmaking machines, a snow presser, more than 30 coaches, 2 large and small tow trucks, divided into initial snow area and ski area. The ski resort is 600 meters long, about 50 meters wide, and about 600 acres. It can ski in winter, grass slide in summer, and accommodate 1000 people for skiing at the same time. Skiing Cuihua Mountain, challenging yourself, releasing passion, overflowing youth, exciting and thrilling, endless fun. 🟢Inside the Cuihua Mountain Snow Play Park, there are ski areas, snow circle areas, power equipment areas, snow play areas, and many snowball clamps, snowball cannons, banana boats, etc. that children like, suitable for parents to play with children🤩 🟢There are snowmobile go-karts at the entrance, 30r/3 laps, parents can take their children to experience the fun of speeding in the snow 🟢There are coaches in the ski resort, very serious, responsible, and patient, beginners can find coaches to learn 🟢 Skiing process: show the ticket at the front desk for verification➡get the deposit card to exchange for snow gear➡storage area➡get the card to exchange for snow gear ⛷Skiing guide: 1️⃣Need to prepare skiing equipment, including skis, ski boots, ski poles, etc.🧤 2️⃣Learn some basic skiing skills, such as how to control speed, how to turn, etc.⛷️ 3️⃣Pay attention to safety, abide by the rules of the ski resort, and do not risk skiing.⚠️ 🎿Skiing tips: 💫When falling, don't support with your hands, don't move your hands and feet randomly, and don't roll your body 💫There is a restaurant outside the ski resort, you can go to eat something to replenish your energy and continue to play 💫Remember to bring gloves and a hat, wear thicker socks, you can use sunglasses instead of ski goggles, and the photos will be very good!📷 📍Location: Cuihua Mountain Ski Resort, Cuihua Mountain Scenic Area, Taiyigong Town, Chang'an District, Xi'an City ⏰Business hours: 9:00-17:00 (stop admission at 14:00)