Winter sports gain popularity in E China's Zhejiang-Xinhua

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 25, 2025 shows a view of the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province.

According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

Tourists have fun at the SkyLand ski resort in Anji County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 28, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province.

Tourists pose for a selfie during a break from skiing at the SkyLand ski resort in Anji County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 28, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province.

A child skis at the SkyLand ski resort in Anji County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 28, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province.

Tourists ski at the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 25, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province.

A coach guides tourists on skiing at the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 25, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province.

A tourist (L) rents equipment at the Ice and Snow World of the Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Changxing County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 29, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province.

A coach guides a tourist on skiing at the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 25, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province.

People are pictured on the conveyor belts at the SkyLand ski resort in Anji County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 28, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province.

Tourists ski at the SkyLand ski resort in Anji County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 28, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province.

Tourists have fun at the ice and snow world of the Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Changxing County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 29, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province.

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 28, 2025 shows a view of the SkyLand ski resort in Anji County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province.

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 25, 2025 shows tourists skiing at the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province.

Tourists have fun at the Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province.

A child plays at the Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province.

Tourists ski at the Ice and Snow world of the Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Changxing County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 29, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province.

People ski at the ice and snow world of the Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Changxing County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 29, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province.

Tourists walk at the ice and snow world of the Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Changxing County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 29, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province.

Tourists rent ski equipment at the Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province.

Tourists rent ski equipment and get prepared at the Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province.

A coach (1st R) introduces the ski resort to ski beginners at the Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province.

Tourists ski at the Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province.