On January 21, a reporter learned from the Industrial Division of the Sichuan Provincial Sports Bureau that the Huya Ski Resort in Shangyou Village, Huya Tibetan Township, Pingwu County, Mianyang City, has officially opened to the public for trial operations. Meanwhile, the Jiuhuangshan Ski Resort in Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County has already opened for the season, and the Yaocongshan Ski Resort, with a total planned area of approximately 80,000 square meters, is expected to be completed by the end of January. This winter, Mianyang has entered the era of 'three ski resorts'.

Thanks to its superior geographical and natural conditions, the Huya Ski Resort in Pingwu has become a new hotspot for winter tourism in northern Sichuan. Located at an altitude of approximately 2,400 meters atop a high mountain, the resort enjoys a high-quality snow season lasting four months, making it a rare destination for snow sports in southern China. With a total investment of approximately RMB 400 million, Phase I of the project has developed about 80,000 square meters of ski runs, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced slopes as well as a family snow-play zone, enabling it to accommodate a large number of visitors simultaneously.

The resort prioritizes visitor experience, featuring a 210-meter-long snow tubing run and a 3,500-square-meter 'Snow Lounge' for rest and sightseeing. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains—with peaks exceeding 5,000 meters in elevation and year-round snow cover at the summits—the site offers a spectacular alpine backdrop.

Meanwhile, the Jiuhuangshan Ski Resort in Beichuan has undergone a comprehensive upgrade in its offerings. Situated at an altitude of approximately 2,000 meters, it features beginner and intermediate slopes equipped with full rental gear and professional instructors, along with a dedicated children's snow park for families. New additions include interactive Qiang cultural NPCs and unique programs such as 'stylish guided skiing'. Visitors can ski during the day, watch traditional Qiang wedding ceremonies at noon, enjoy local delicacies like 'baotang banquet' or hotpot on the snow, and in the evening stay at the Xiqiang Hotel to soak in hot springs and participate in Salang dance evenings and bonfire gatherings—creating an integrated micro-vacation experience combining skiing, culture, and hot springs.

Additionally, the Yaocongshan Ski Resort in Pingwu is scheduled for completion by the end of January. It will feature beginner and intermediate slopes, a snow-play park, surface lifts (magic carpets), and parking facilities, with a daily capacity of approximately 6,000 visitors. Leveraging the region's ecological advantages, the resort is positioned as a 'benchmark for snow sports clubs in northern Sichuan' and aims to become an integrated destination for skiing, leisure vacations, and eco-tourism.

These three ski resorts not only fill the gap in large-scale winter sports offerings in Mianyang but are also expected to stimulate the development of surrounding townships' accommodation, catering, and local specialty product sales, injecting new momentum into regional economic diversification and rural revitalization.

Skiing down a snow-covered mountain.

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