When it comes to ski resorts, most people think of America and Europe as their favorite destinations. However, the Asian continent has many beautiful places that don’t have anything to envy from the most expensive and exclusive ski resort in the world. If you’re thinking of visiting Asia on your next vacation, better do it during winter. Today you’ll get to know the 8 best ski resorts in Asia that you should visit at least once in your life.
Nanshan Ski Village
Located near Miyun Village in Beijing, China; Nanshan Ski Village is the largest resort in the country dedicated to snowboarding lovers. With 25 different trails and 2 lifts, this modern wonder promises to become one of the most complete sports complexes for the year 2022, when China will host the next Olympic Winter Games.
Malam Jabba Ski Resort
This resort located in a 270-acres area at the Foothills of Himalayas in Pakistan, is the place where locals come to enjoy unforgettable winter holidays with their families. Its 4 lifts give you access to its 2 main runs, including its “leap of faith” jump that promises to raise your adrenaline levels to the maximum. In 2019, the resort opened a luxurious five-star hotel with 60 rooms to receive visitors from all over the world.
Masikryong Ski Resort
Built in just 10 months, Masikryong is the only ski resort in North Korea, located in a 14000 hectares territory on the summit of Taehwa Peak. You can access its 10 ski slopes through a single lift. The resort has its own hotel with restaurant, gym and pool. It’s open to the public during winter months, from November to March of the following year.
Yabuli Ski Resort
Considered the best Ski Resort in China, Yabuli is the official training center to the Chinese Olympic Team. With 9 medium-advanced trails, 1 Nordic trail and 1 Alpine slope, accessible through 9 different lifts, this impressive place has everything an Olympic champion needs. For adrenaline lovers, Yabuli has the longest and steepest Alpine piste in China, with 3 kilometers in length and 805 meters of vertical drop. For tourists, the resort offers two 3-star hotels with restaurants serving Chinese and Western food.
Shahdag Mountain Resort
Shahdag is the first and largest ski resort in Azerbaijan, with 12 lifts and 14 trails. It’s also the headquarters of the most important ski school in the country. Currently, there are 5 hotels, 20 restaurants, 4 spas and 3 conference centers, making it one of the best places to spend unforgettable winter holidays with the whole family.
Shymbulak Ski Resort
The most important ski resort in Kazakhstan is located only 25 kilometers from Almaty city. A modest resort with everything necessary to satisfy the most demanding skiers, including 3 lifts and a beautiful and comfortable 4-star hotel. The resort is open to the public from November to May of the following year.
Jisan Forest Ski Resort
More than a ski resort, Jisan Forest is almost an independent town. With a 36-holes golf field, 1 hotel, 1 supermarket, cafes and restaurants, soccer and basketball courts and even its own school. For the enjoyment of skiers and snowboarders, there are 7 trails, accessible through 5 lifts. Without a doubt, Jisan Forest in South Korea is the Disneyland of the ski resorts in Asia.
Wanda Changbaishan International Ski Resort
When wealthy people think about spending their winter holidays in China, they think of Wanda Changbaishan International Ski Resort. Its 40 trails with different difficulty levels are accessible through 7 high-tech lifts. But that’s not the best of all. At Wanda Changbaishan you can stay in hotels from luxury franchises such as Holiday Inn, Sheraton, Westin, Ibis and Hyatt. In addition, you can taste exquisite international dishes in its many restaurants and buy clothes, accessories and souvenirs in its retail stores. It’s the closest thing to visiting a mall on top of a mountain.
