The Silver Winter World of Peach Blossom Fairy Valley
In the long winter months, people have grown accustomed to stepping out of their homes to take part in various ice and snow sports, getting close to nature and releasing their energy. If the Miyun area in spring, summer, and autumn is like an endless scroll of breathtaking landscapes, then winter in Miyun dons a pristine white coat, presenting a true northern scenery.
After several heavy snowfalls, the mountains are blanketed in white, presenting a stunning sight of glistening silver. Put on your ski suit, strap on your skis, and speed through the sparkling white world of ice and snow for pure joy and freedom. Or, wear ice crampons, grip an ice axe, and climb up the majestic natural icefalls to experience the thrill of extreme sports and conquer yourself.
Yunfo Mountain Ski Resort is located in Xiwengzhuang Town, Miyun County, covering an area of 450,000 square meters. Nestled among the mountains, it offers fresh air and breathtaking views. Inside the resort, large, medium, and small ski runs are neatly arranged. The resort features a 1,000-meter-long advanced slope that meets international standards, three intermediate slopes ranging from 300 to 700 meters, four beginner slopes between 100 and 300 meters, a 600-meter motorcycle snow run, and a 1.5-kilometer cross-country fitness ski trail. Amidst the snowy landscape and surrounded by lush pine trees, visitors to Yunfo Mountain Ski Resort can soak up the winter sunshine and enjoy the fun of ice and snow.
Nanshan Ski Resort is situated on the northern slope of Nanshan Mountain in Miyun County. With excellent snow quality, it is a rare winter resort in Beijing and North China that combines skiing and other dynamic leisure activities such as sledding. Nanshan now has 21 ski runs, including advanced, intermediate, beginner, instructional, and fun slopes. It was the first in China to introduce “mogul” (bumpy) and “wave” ski runs at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The resort also boasts China’s renowned off-piste park and the popular Nike Nanshan Snowboard Park. For snow play, the Canadian-style snow tubes are a hit with all ages. The resort has over 2,500 parking spaces, approximately 6,000 sets of import ski equipment available for rent, and can accommodate up to 5,000 visitors per day.
Heilongtan Scenic Area prepares special activities for visitors such as viewing icicles, icefalls, ice formations, and ice flowers. The water in Heilongtan is pure and natural, and the resulting ice is crystal clear. Along the eight-kilometer-long canyon, the silver winter atmosphere is rich, and the naturally formed ice crystals on streams and waterfalls are truly exquisite. Visitors here can breathe in harmony with nature, feeling refreshed and reluctant to leave. The 60-meter-high icefall at Heilongtan is like a massive natural ice sculpture. Under the sunlight, the icicles shine brightly while the water flows like silk. Here, you can go ice climbing or ice skating to enjoy the wonders of winter. You can also admire the beautiful scenery composed of icicles, icefalls, ice lakes, ice currents, and ice flowers.
The ice scenery of Peach Blossom Fairy Valley is famous far and wide. With its numerous valleys, dense forests, many pools and waterfalls, majestic peaks, one lake, six waterfalls, and thirteen pools, it forms a spectacular winter ice wonderland. Entering the Peach Blossom Fairy Valley scenic area feels like stepping into a world of ice and snow, where you can see ice formations, icefalls, ice flowers, icicles, and ice caves everywhere. Streams in the valley freeze like solid jade, and the steep cliffs are covered with thick layers of dazzling white ice. Peach Blossom Fairy Valley has multiple natural icefalls and is one of the top ice climbing destinations around Beijing. Whether you're a professional or a beginner, you can find suitable ice walls. To meet the different needs of ice climbing enthusiasts, the scenic area has set up climbing zones of varying difficulty levels. The Peach Blossom Icefall is 100 meters wide and 55 meters high, suitable for professional and amateur climbers to perform and compete. The Longquan Waterfall Ice Climbing Training Zone is 20 meters wide and 40 meters high, serving as a training ground for ice climbing enthusiasts. The Kids’ Ice Climbing Zone is 6 meters wide and 30 meters long, perfect for elementary and middle school students to climb and have fun.