British Columbia, Canada
Ski Conditions: The climate is pleasant, with temperatures ranging between -5°C and 0°C, rarely windy — ideal for skiing. It boasts the largest ski resorts in all of Canada. In 2010, BC hosted the Winter Olympics and is renowned for its top-tier ski resort infrastructure.
Ski Vacation: Natural hot springs surrounded by forests and rivers lie within national parks, accessible by walking, boating, boat rental, or seaplane. When weather permits, try "soaking in the daytime, skiing at night."
Alberta, Canada
Ski Conditions: With an average of 115 sunny days in winter, it’s known as a "powder snow paradise." The three most famous ski resorts are Mount Norquay, Sunshine Village, and Lake Louise Ski Resort, all located within Banff National Park, offering over 200 runs for skiers of all levels.
Ski Vacation: The Banff Upper Hot Springs is a natural sulphur spring in the Rocky Mountains — soaking here while admiring the surrounding mountain scenery is truly heavenly.
Quebec, Canada
Winter Carnival: During the 17-day Quebec Winter Carnival, you’ll find magnificent ice palaces and exquisitely crafted ice and snow sculptures everywhere. The 2014 Quebec Winter Carnival will celebrate its 60th anniversary, running from January 30 to February 16 next year, with the theme "Chinese New Year," featuring performances by dance troupes invited from China.
France
Ski Resort Features: Ski resorts are mainly distributed across six plateaus, mid-range mountains, and alpine areas. Trail difficulty is color-coded — from hardest to easiest: black, red, blue, and green. Black slopes have gradients around 50 degrees and often include "moguls" for added challenge.
Switzerland
Ski Resort Features: Located in the heart of the Alps, it has 29 winter sports destinations above 2,800 meters in altitude, with its top 10 resorts averaging 370 meters higher than those in neighboring countries. The skiing environment is classic "alpine village" style.
Club Med Yabuli Resort, China
Ski Vacation: This ski season runs from November 29 this year to March 23, 2014. It’s a global leader in snow resort experiences, known for its "all-inclusive refined luxury" and French flair.
Wanda Changbai Mountain International Resort, China
Ski Vacation: From three-star to super five-star hotels, offering options from mid-range to luxury, all nine hotels under different hotel groups and star ratings are now open. Currently, 43 ski runs are fully operational, and guests can quickly complete skiing procedures upon check-in.
Hokkaido, Japan
Ski Resort Features: Hokkaido has about 100 ski resorts, known for beautiful scenery, excellent snow quality, and very long runs. Depending on location and snow conditions, operating times vary but generally run from late November to early May the following year.
Gangwon Province, South Korea
Ski Resort Features: This is South Korea’s snowiest region, with annual snowfall starting from November through March. It enjoys an average of 66 snowy days per year and an average snow accumulation of 250 cm, ensuring top-notch snow quality.