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Time Out Beijing, January 16, 2012
Nanshan Ski Village
Located near Miyun County, only 62km from Wanghe Qiao in Beijing, Nanshan is the closest ski resort to the capital. The ski village, which opened for business in 2001, boasts 21 trails. Although they aren’t long, they are well maintained and have some of the most reliable snow around the city.
The resort has 120 certified instructors on hand to help anyone wanting a few pointers, plus a world class snowboarding school run by Burton Learn to Ride. The snowboard park, built and maintained by Mellow Parks, is one of the best in the country with two kickers, a half pipe and six rails. But Nanshan is not only about skiing and snowboarding. Try sledding on snow or the dry 1,318m Seasons Toboggan -imported all the way from Germany!
Weary bones can rest at the nearby Shirton Villas. There are 30 rooms available to rent from 530RMB per night for a double room, in addition to a number of Norwegian chalets with three or six bedrooms starting from 2,880RMB a night. All are equipped with inviting fireplaces, TVs and bathrooms. The resort houses several restaurants selling a variety of Western and Chinese food, so rest assured you won’t go hungry.
Prices
Entrance fee 20RMB. Weekday pass 120RMB; Weekend and public holiday day pass 180RMB.
Season pass 2,780RMB; ten-day multiple-visit card 1,880RMB; nine-day family multiple-visit card 1,880RMB.
Season card: 4,888RMB; weekdays season card 1,980RMB. Free ski-rental with a 200RMB deposit
Getting there:
Take the 980 express bus from Dongzhimen bus station to Miyun Taiyangjiayuan or Xidaqiao (14RMB). Then hop in a taxi to Nanshan Ski Village – it’s approximately 10 minutes away and will set you back 20RMB.
If you're driving take the Jingcheng Expressway to exit 16 towards Mi Yun. Turn right and follow the signs to Nanshan Ski Village.
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