YUNDING SNOW PARK

📍Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, China

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser 🟢 Beginner Friendly 🎿 Park Rat 🏞️ Scenic Cruiser 7 Days on Ikon ☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Kate McLoughlin · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo details

Skiable terrain: 257 acres
Avg snowfall: 120 in^*
Lifts: 13

Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

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ZJK

Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport

About 30–60 minutes

drive time

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PEK

Beijing Capital International Airport

About 2.5–3.5 hours

drive time

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PKX

Beijing Daxing International Airport

About 3–4 hours

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

From either Beijing airport, allow time to reach the departure station in the city. Look up Beijing North (Beijingbei) or Qinghe to Taizicheng on Railway 12306. Check the stops and ski-bag arrangements for your train, then arrange the road transfer from Taizicheng to Yunding. Book the return leg if you are making a day trip. For self-driving, check Chinese driving-permit requirements before reserving a vehicle; visitors may need a temporary Chinese permit.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

Genting Grand Hotel (云顶大酒店)

hotel · Inside Yunding Snow Park, Chongli

For a trip centred on Yunding, start here. Ask which building and room layout you are booking, and whether your offer includes lifts, equipment or meals.

Yunding ski staysfamiliesresort lodging

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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InterContinental Chongli

hotel · Taizicheng Resort, with road access to Yunding and Thaiwoo

Useful if you want to stay in Taizicheng and visit more than one mountain. Confirm the station pickup and the transfer for each ski day directly with the hotel.

Taizicheng staysmulti-resort tripstravellers arriving by rail

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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Nearby stay

Thaiwoo Eagle’s Nest International Youth Hotel

hostel · Thaiwoo Ski Town, separate from Yunding

Check whether your rate books a room or an individual bed. If you plan to ski Yunding, arrange transport from Thaiwoo before booking.

groupsfamilies sharing a roomThaiwoo stays

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Holiday Inn Express Chongli

hotel · Aoxue Town, Cuiyunshan Resort, with a road transfer to Yunding

Choose it if you will be spending time at Cuiyunshan as well. Ask the hotel how to reach Yunding with your equipment on your ski dates.

Cuiyunshan staysChongli multi-resort trips

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about available transfers and destinations, Ski Storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, Ask about available transfers and destinations, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Thaiwoo Hotel

hotel · Thaiwoo Ski Town, with separate transport to Yunding

Compare the suites and standard rooms if you are bringing family. Arrange the trip to Yunding separately and check which ski area each ticket covers.

familiesThaiwoo village staysmulti-resort visits

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Hot Tub, Pool, Spa, Ask about transfers between ski areas, Ski Storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Without current field-level confirmation: property type, price guide, hot tub, pool, spa, Ask about transfers between ski areas, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For Yunding Snow Park, compare a booked room or rental around Zhangjiakou with a designated campsite that accepts your vehicle and winter dates. Choose your base around the daily mountain journey and the power, water and indoor facilities you need.

Compare lodging options ↗

Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

Ask your lodging and transport providers about pets before booking, and confirm the ski area’s access rules for your itinerary.

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

The operator publishes a 2,100-meter summit but not a comparable base elevation or vertical-drop figure on the reviewed page.

Compare the setting and type of stay. Room choice, availability and the total booking price are specific to your dates.

Typically mid November to late March

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗

Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗

Official website: https://www.secretgardenresorts.com/v2/?lang=en; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres): 257; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts: 13; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs: 45; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft): 6890; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summer and winter destination: Yes; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter: Mountain-bike trails for different ability levels; 18-hole disc golf; mountain walking outside the snow season.; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Reported average snowfall (in).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

The operator's 104-hectare area and 2,100-meter summit are converted to 257 acres and 6,890 feet. It does not publish a reviewed base elevation or vertical-drop figure on this page.

Yunding resort profile ↗Repurposed existing Chongli ski area, beginner through advanced terrain and six Olympic competition courses. Summit about 2,100 metres. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Beijing 2022 – Genting Snow Park ↗Genting Snow Park in the Zhangjiakou zone hosted freestyle and snowboard venues, including halfpipe, moguls and slopestyle. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Visit Beijing – Yunding skiing ↗Identifies the existing resort in the Taizicheng area and the 5A Edelweiss beginner trail. Historical park layouts do not establish current setup. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Beijing–Zhangjiakou ski train service ↗Beijing North and Qinghe, Taizicheng and Chongli are distinct stations. Ski gear service is train-specific and can be booked via Railway 12306. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Official guidance for driving in China ↗Foreign visitors with an overseas driving licence may apply for a temporary Chinese permit. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Chongli Olympic Park ↗Chongli Olympic Park includes the National Ski Jumping Centre (Snow Ruyi) and Olympic Village. Confirm arrangements for planned visits. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Rail destinations from Beijing North and Qinghe ↗District tourism guidance distinguishes Dajing Gate in Zhangjiakou and Yunding; rail service to Taizicheng depends on the selected train. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Club Med Joyview locations ↗Club Med identifies the Yanqing site as a Beijing-area getaway. The brand offers both room-and-breakfast and all-inclusive booking plans. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

InterContinental Chongli ↗IHG identifies its hotel in Taizicheng Resort, with road access to Yunding and Thaiwoo. The hotel’s pool has a temporary closure notice. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Holiday Inn Express Chongli ↗IHG locates the hotel in Aoxue Town at Cuiyunshan in Xiwanzi, near the Yinhe ski area. Yunding is a separate destination. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Thaiwoo Hotel – resort reservations ↗Thaiwoo lists standard rooms, deluxe rooms, suites, restaurant and cinema. Rooms can be booked through the hotel-specific form. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Thaiwoo Eagle’s Nest International Youth Hotel ↗Thaiwoo lists family, four- and eight-person rooms with their own bathroom near the Thaiwoo ski town. The property-specific form and booking service number are provided. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

SSW Board House – Genting lessons, 2026–27 ↗SSW’s Genting-specific page offers ski and snowboard tuition in Mandarin, Cantonese and English, including beginner, family and carving lessons. Language availability depends on advance arrangements. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Yunding Snow Park – rental department ↗The operator’s 2025–26 equipment update confirms rental skis and snowboards. No earlier discounts, models or sizes are carried forward as current inventory. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Yunding Snow Park dining ↗Jinhua Pavilion serves meals, hot drinks and snacks at the summit. Green Dragon serves Sichuan food; Blue Lagoon serves Chinese and Western food, coffee and beer on the third floor of the hotel. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Yunding Chinese dining guide ↗Blue Lagoon is beside the cable-car station on level three of Yunding Grand Hotel, with hotel breakfast service. The glass-walled Jinhua Pavilion serves light meals and drinks. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Thaiwoo – Sanchuan Hotpot ↗Thaiwoo lists Sanchuan Hotpot as a restaurant for spicy hot pot. Thaiwoo is a separate resort in Chongli district. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Bar at Hyatt Place Chongli ↗The Bar at Hyatt Place in Thaiwoo serves specialty coffee, drinks and shareable bar bites. Located at Thaiwoo Ski & Mountain Activity Resort. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Genting Secret Garden — official resort facts ↗
The operator lists 45 trails, 104 hectares, 13 uphill conveyances, and a 2,100-meter summit. Its night-skiing language refers to 2024–25 and is not reused as a current schedule.
Ikon Pass opening dates — September 29, 2026 ↗
The official 2026–27 table lists opening as TBA; no closing date is provided.
这么近那么美，周末游河北——密苑云顶乐园 (Visit Beijing) ↗
Mountain-bike trails for different ability levels; 18-hole disc golf; mountain walking outside the snow season.

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

ZJK

Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport

About 30–60 minutes

drive time

✈️

PEK

Beijing Capital International Airport

About 2.5–3.5 hours

drive time

✈️

PKX

Beijing Daxing International Airport

About 3–4 hours

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

Genting Grand Hotel (云顶大酒店)

hotel · Inside Yunding Snow Park, Chongli

For a trip centred on Yunding, start here. Ask which building and room layout you are booking, and whether your offer includes lifts, equipment or meals.

Yunding ski staysfamiliesresort lodging

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Nearby stay

InterContinental Chongli

hotel · Taizicheng Resort, with road access to Yunding and Thaiwoo

Useful if you want to stay in Taizicheng and visit more than one mountain. Confirm the station pickup and the transfer for each ski day directly with the hotel.

Taizicheng staysmulti-resort tripstravellers arriving by rail

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Nearby stay

Thaiwoo Eagle’s Nest International Youth Hotel

hostel · Thaiwoo Ski Town, separate from Yunding

Check whether your rate books a room or an individual bed. If you plan to ski Yunding, arrange transport from Thaiwoo before booking.

groupsfamilies sharing a roomThaiwoo stays

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Holiday Inn Express Chongli

hotel · Aoxue Town, Cuiyunshan Resort, with a road transfer to Yunding

Choose it if you will be spending time at Cuiyunshan as well. Ask the hotel how to reach Yunding with your equipment on your ski dates.

Cuiyunshan staysChongli multi-resort trips

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about available transfers and destinations, Ski Storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, Ask about available transfers and destinations, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Thaiwoo Hotel

hotel · Thaiwoo Ski Town, with separate transport to Yunding

Compare the suites and standard rooms if you are bringing family. Arrange the trip to Yunding separately and check which ski area each ticket covers.

familiesThaiwoo village staysmulti-resort visits

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Hot Tub, Pool, Spa, Ask about transfers between ski areas, Ski Storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Without current field-level confirmation: property type, price guide, hot tub, pool, spa, Ask about transfers between ski areas, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

Ask your lodging and transport providers about pets before booking, and confirm the ski area’s access rules for your itinerary.

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →