With a focus on the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and the winter tourism resources in northern China, the Beautiful China – Ice and Snow Tour Series of Short Video Shows introduces Chongli’s Taizicheng Town, one of the venues for the Winter Olympics, and the natural winter landscapes, folk customs and winter sports in Heilongjiang, Jilin, Xinjiang, Shandong and Inner Mongolia. The series allows friends from across the world to enjoy China’s myriad winter tourism attractions and unique winter culture online.
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The little town of Taizicheng in Chongli district is the heart of the Zhangjiakou competition zone, one of the three venues for the 2022 Winter Olympics. The town not only has a long period of snow cover in the winter, but is also linked to the outside world via a convenient transportation network, making it an ideal skiing destination. The town also has a pleasant environment throughout the year that makes it a haven for countryside hikes and rejuvenating getaways.
Located in Northwest China, the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region boasts pristine alpine lakes, undulating Danxia landforms, magnificent Yardang landforms, and spectacular winter fishing and hunting activities. Together, these give Xinjiang its unique snowscapes and folk customs.
Located along China’s eastern coast, Shandong is known for being the birthplace of Confucius and Mencius. It is known also for its scenic landscapes, rich history and culture, and unique local characteristics.
Snow and rime are the most beautiful winter landscapes in Jilin, a province located in the hinterland of Northeast China. Jilin’s rime is a spectacular variety that is rarely found elsewhere. With its long period of thick and soft snow cover, the province is a prime skiing destination.
The province of Heilongjiang is located at the northernmost as well as easternmost part of China. Apart from vast expanses of snow-covered forests, Heilongjiang is also home to the Harbin Ice and Snow World, where winter entertainment is at its best, and the Harbin International Snow Sculpture Art Expo, featuring the world’s largest collection of snow sculptures.
Located in the northeastern part of Inner Mongolia and adjacent to the region’s four great grasslands, Arxan City is known for its dense forests, meadows, snowscapes and hot springs. Winter sporting activities such as snowmobile and horse-drawn sledge bring excitement and joy to the winter season in Arxan.