As winter sets in, many skiing enthusiasts are gearing up for their snowy adventures. Reportedly, the ski tourism season will officially enter its peak period from late December, making November to just before Christmas the last chance to enjoy lower prices—up to 40% cheaper compared to the Spring Festival peak season.
Yesterday, Ms. Han, a local resident, booked a “5-day guided tour to Korea’s Gangwon-do & Seoul” departing in December. “Traveling to Korea now is very cost-effective. A December trip from Wuhan costs just over 2,000 yuan, which is about the same as most domestic tours. Plus, the ski resorts in Gangwon-do are fully equipped, and the natural scenery is simply stunning—it’s something to look forward to.” A staff member from a travel agency noted that recently, ski tour packages to Japan and Korea have been very popular among Wuhan tourists, especially those combining snow viewing or autumn leaf appreciation with hot springs.
Reportedly, domestically, the snow scenery tourism season is still in its early stages, and the peak season for snow viewing has not yet arrived, so early winter ski tour prices remain relatively low. Among popular ski destinations within the province, Shennongjia stands out. Currently, the two major ski resorts in Shennongjia have opened to the public, and group ski tour packages offered by travel agencies are priced around 1,000 yuan. A representative from Ctrip revealed that Yabuli and Changbai Mountain are the two most popular ski resorts in China. Group tour packages to Yabuli and Changbai Mountain departing in November and December are priced at around 4,000 yuan. After December 31, when the ski season officially begins, prices will rise to about 5,000 yuan. By January 31, when students start their winter break and family travelers significantly increase, prices will climb even further, peaking during the Spring Festival. High-end to mid-range ski packages in Northeast China could reach as high as around 7,000 yuan.