Area
Yabuli
China's premier ski resort in the Manchurian mountains
China's oldest and most established ski resort (since 1957)Asian Winter Games 1996 venueChangbai Mountain reliable powder snowDog sledding and snowmobile winter activitiesProximity to Harbin Ice and Snow Festival
Best Time to Visit:December–March for skiing; peak powder conditions January–February
Asia/Shanghai
CNY
Mandarin, Northeast dialect
About Yabuli
Yabuli sits on the southern slope of Changbai Mountain and benefits from reliable natural snowfall from November through March. The resort has been significantly upgraded in recent years with new lifts, gondolas, and hotel facilities catering to China's booming ski tourism market. Beyond skiing, winter activities include dog sledding, snowmobile tours, ice fishing, and hot spring soaks in the mountain valley. Harbin makes an excellent urban base to combine with Yabuli skiing and the January Ice Festival.
Highlights
1
Alpine skiing on 20+ runs across all levels
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Sun Mountain gondola panoramic mountain views
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Dog sledding through forest trails
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Hot spring hotel soak after a day on the slopes
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Snowmobile safari through the fir forest
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Day trip combination with Harbin Ice Festival (2 hrs)
Climate & Best Time to Visit
Cold subarctic mountain climate. Winters long and cold (avg -16°C in January, lows -30°C). Natural snowfall reliable November–March. Summers warm and green (avg 22°C). The ski season runs approximately December to late March.
Getting There
From Harbin: 180 km by road (approximately 2.5 hours by car) or by high-speed train to Yabuli South Station (2 hrs). Direct buses from various Harbin stations. Harbin Taiping Airport (HRB) is the nearest international gateway. Resort shuttles run from the train station to the ski area.
Practical Tips
Book ski passes and accommodation well in advance for January–February peak season
Equipment rental is available at the resort — quality has improved significantly in recent years
The resort has terrain for all levels; beginners are well served at the base area
Hot spring hotels at the resort base are excellent value for post-ski relaxation
Combine Yabuli skiing (1–2 days) with Harbin city (2–3 days) and China Snow Town for a complete northeast winter itinerary
Quick Facts
Best Time to Visit
December–March for skiing; peak powder conditions January–February
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Currency
CNY
Language
Mandarin, Northeast dialect