Yandu Ancient City | Come Play in the Snow! Your Guide to Skiing, Dining, and Lodging in Yi County
Under the azure sky, the meeting of pristine snowflakes and colorful skis ignites a passion unique to winter — skiing.
Skiing is both a recreational activity and a sport. Compared to athletics, basketball, or table tennis, it is highly seasonal and thus not as widely accessible. However, with the opening of the Winter Olympics, this understated pursuit has once again captured the public's attention.
A "skiing craze" has swept the nation, and everyone wants to join in. In Yi County, there are places that can satisfy this enthusiasm. Here is a little guide to skiing, dining, and lodging — please take it!
For friends coming from afar, the first order of business is choosing accommodation. A safe and comfortable hotel is the foundation of a happy mood. In Yi County, inns and hotels are plentiful, but a characterful hotel with great value is a rare gem.
The Xuheng Hotel in Yandu Ancient City features an elegant exterior inspired by Ming- and Qing-style architecture, while its well-appointed facilities offer comfort within. It boasts a prime location with convenient transport links, and distances to various scenic spots are just right — an ideal choice for travelers.
Any enjoyable activity needs an energy top-up. Whether before or after skiing, a hearty hot meal can greatly boost your mental and physical well-being.
For those who don't want to search far and wide, plenty of tasty options are nearby. The restaurant on the second floor of the Xuheng Hotel serves authentic Yunnan cuisine. Street snacks scattered throughout the ancient city let you soak in the local atmosphere. Or at the foot of Langya Mountain, you'll find many specialty eateries worth trying.
Although mid-spring has arrived, snow is still abundant. Langya Mountain Ski Resort can fulfill the dream of many to glide down the slopes. On clear, crisp days, experience the thrill of speed. In the vast, uncrowded terrain, immerse yourself fully in this exhilarating sport.
But if the timing isn't right and snowflakes fall like cotton, simply admiring the snow in the ancient city is a delightful treat.
Photography by Yu Zhengwan
Snow not only reveals a quiet beauty but can also become a symbol of vitality. Dear friends who are interested, while the weather is still pleasant, why not come and take a stroll, have some fun?
