[2025 Zhangjiakou ] Travel Guide for Anaya Chongli (Updated Jul)

🏂 Just came back from a tumble in Chongli, and here's my tearful summary of how to avoid the pitfalls. These are the truths I wish I knew during my magical three-day transformation from a skiing newbie to a wild pro. If I don't tell you now, you'll cry even harder! ❄️ Ski Resort Hot List: Local Coaches Spill the Beans A survival guide to the three major ski resorts based on personal experience, saving you up to CNY 2,000. ▫️ Thaiwoo Ski Resort Day and Night ✅ During the day, head straight to Cable Car No. 9 (fewer people, beautiful scenery). In the evening, squat on the top of Jade Stone Ridge to photograph the windmill sunset 🌅. ✅ Go to the Snow Beach area for glowing snow tubes during the night session. Bring your own hand warmer to stick to your phone (the battery will die in seconds at -20%). ❌ Don't rent a locker in the lobby! There's a free storage wall behind the ski hall. It's better to bring your own padlock. ▫️ Fulong Ski Resort Hidden Spots ✅ Beginner and intermediate skiers should stick to the B5 magic carpet area. The slope is friendly, and you can get free lessons. ✅ Grab a window seat at the Starbucks on the mountaintop. It's recommended to go early and bring a thermos to wait. ❌ Be careful when buying all-day tickets! After 3 PM, the slopes are like a vegetable market. It's better to buy a night session + hot spring package. ▫️ Vanke Longshan Ski Resort's Pay-to-Win Philosophy ✅ Bring your own board and take the No. 2 high-speed cable car to avoid tour groups and maybe even run into the national team training. ✅ Order a "mystery drink" at the mountaintop cafe: fresh milk + espresso + whiskey, a full warmth buff. ❌ Don't rent protective gear in the ski equipment hall! It's CNY 50/set at the villagers' homes at the foot of the mountain, and you can even bargain for a free butt pad. 🧤 Equipment: Counterintuitive Tips A life-saving checklist in exchange for blood and tears. ▪️ Wear quick-drying clothes instead of a turtleneck sweater! Sweat will freeze on the cable car and chill you to the bone. ▪️ Choose a face guard with a breathing valve! Ordinary ones will frost over and turn into an ice mask in ten minutes. ▪️ Buy gloves that work with touch screens! When you take off your gloves to scan a code to pay, your fingers will freeze to the point where you want to amputate them. ▪️ Stick a hand warmer on the back of your phone! Sticking it on the front will cause accidental touches. Don't ask how I know 😭. 🎒 Recommended Magical Gadgets ✔️ Massage gun: Save your hips from falling apart. It costs CNY 20 to borrow one at a homestay, which is a huge loss. ✔️ Folding foot bath bucket: The joy of soaking your feet at -25 degrees is something that even VIPs at the ski resort can't trade for. ✔️ Sports camera chest strap: 100 times more stable than holding it in your hand. Your vlog won't be laughed at for looking like it was filmed by someone with Parkinson's. 🍜 Food Guide: Avoiding Rip-offs The best thing I've ever eaten in Chongli is actually... ▫️ Hidden Menu at the Ski Resort Cafeteria ▪️ Thaiwoo Ski Resort: Alaskan cod burger (only sold in the C area food truck, amazing with chili sauce) ▪️ Fulong Ski Resort: Beef pot sticker (add five spoons of chili oil to the soup, and the northeastern auntie will give you a thumbs up) ▪️ Vanke Longshan Ski Resort: Mutton and sauerkraut casserole (tear up the baked pancake and soak it in the soup, and you'll be fully revived on the spot) ▫️ Hidden Gems in the County ▪️ Erdaogou Crepe: A Mongolian version with shredded potatoes that is three times more substantial than the Beijing version when rolled with crispy crackers. ▪️ Dawei Roasted Whole Lamb: Make a reservation 4 hours in advance! The skin is so crispy that you can knock out "Ode to Joy." ▪️ Oat Noodles: Go to "Lao Baiban" and order mutton and mushroom gravy. Mix it in and you'll be instantly mesmerized by the aroma. 🚗 Transportation: A Brutal Scene A complete realization after being ripped off for CNY 388 by a black cab. ▪️ At the high-speed train station, look for the "Chongli Special Line" bus, which goes directly to the major ski resorts for CNY 10 (the last bus has a hidden surprise: free hand warmers). ▪️ Drivers must install anti-skid chains! It will suddenly snow on the Cuiyun Mountain 18 Bends, and two-wheel drive cars will dance ballet on the spot. ▪️ The "Dida" ride-hailing app is 30% cheaper than "Didi." Remember to check "Willing to wait 30 minutes." 📸 Lesser-Known Photo Spots: Pretend You're in the Alps Advanced ways to trick people into liking your photos on WeChat Moments. ▫️ Thaiwoo Paloni Card: Take Cable Car No. 9 to the middle station, walk 200 meters in reverse in your snowshoes, and take apocalyptic-style blockbusters in the abandoned wooden house. ▫️ Fulong Rainbow Road: Take a photo of the S-curve against the light at 4 PM, and you'll become the focus of the snow track with a red helmet. ▫️ Cuiyun Mountain Rime Forest: Catch the 8 AM shuttle bus early in the morning and use a telephoto lens to photograph the cable car shuttling through the sea of clouds.

: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : The bus stops right at the door which is very convenient. The hotel lobby and rooms are designed in log style, giving people a sense of returning to nature. There is also a seasonal colorful corner in the lobby where you can read books, take photos... It is very comfortable, and there are free drinks and welcome snacks. The mini bar in the room is equipped with a variety of energy snacks, as well as yoga mats and singing bowls, so you can feel the natural healing in the room after a busy day. The room types include king-size bed room, twin bed room, family room, suite, etc. to meet everyone's different needs. 🎿｜About skiing Aranya Chongli's ski resort - Shixuechuan Ski Resort has many beginner and intermediate ski slopes, as well as a special teaching ski slope. The snow quality is also very good, so no matter whether you are a novice or an experienced skier, you can come here. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have snow equipment or don’t know how to ski, there are complete sets of snow equipment for rent here, and there are also professional coaches. 🥢｜About food 1️⃣There is the 1️⃣ Canteen on the second floor of the ski hall, which has a wide variety of dishes and is 💰 not expensive. The small portions are also suitable for one person 2️⃣Other restaurants There are various restaurants in the park, including hot pot, Western food, Chinese food, casserole, etc. 3️⃣ Convenience store Don't miss the Valley Market and the Sugu Bread inside. 📷｜About taking photos and checking in 1️⃣ Snowman Country Town The fairytale month will last until the end of the 2025 snow season, and the lights will be on every night from 16:30 to 22:30 2️⃣ Ideal Country Drinking coffee and reading a book is one of the best places to take a break and find peace. 3️⃣MANNER COFFEE The cafe in the ski hall has huge floor-to-ceiling windows where you can drink coffee while watching skiing. It's so comfortable. 4️⃣ Valley Hot Spring I made an appointment in advance to take a hot spring bath and sweat steam, and the fatigue of the day disappeared in an instant~

💖When it comes to Chongli, the first thing that comes to mind is skiing, but with the launch of Aranya Chongli, everything will be very different. As a veteran skier, I will first comment on the characteristics of each ski resort and the people it is suitable for. 💖Aranya Shixuechuan: newly opened, new facilities, first-class service, complete supporting facilities, small venue, few people, good snow quality, suitable for parent-child skiing, super friendly to novices. 💖Wanlong (north side of the mountain): the earliest construction, large area, long snow trails, suitable for double boards, small wind, good canteen, expensive, half an hour drive from the county seat. 💖Yunding (south side of the mountain): Winter Olympics venue, good equipment, various difficult snow trails, suitable for advanced players, few people, moderate wind, far from the county seat, need a car, but close to Taizicheng High-speed Railway Station, suitable for children who only ski but don’t eat and stay. 💖Taiwu: There are recreational facilities, suitable for the elderly and children who play in the snow (not skiing). The ski resort is not as big as others, and the ski resort is in the wind, so on windy days, skiing turns into skating in seconds 💖Fulong: The closest to the county seat, the ski resort is larger than Taiwu, with a variety of terrains, suitable for snowboarding, small wind, but the ski trails are narrow and crowded, so kids should buy insurance 💖After playing, let's talk about accommodation. Anaya Chongli is between Wanlong, Genting and Fulong ski resorts. It takes less than 5 minutes to drive to Wanlong and Fulong, and 15 minutes to the high-speed rail station. There are shuttle buses. The transportation is very convenient. The supporting facilities are extremely complete. In addition to its own ski resort, there are restaurants, owner's canteen, hot springs, children's indoor playground, coffee shops, shops, and bookstores, all within a five-minute walk. At present, the scenery in the park is based on the aesthetic taste of young people and can be easily produced. 💖Cost-effectiveness: There are various room types and decoration styles. Whether it is a large family or a gathering of friends, you can find a suitable cost-effective solution. The price of a room in a two-bedroom homestay is similar to that of a room in a civilian hotel, but there are more rooms and beds, and some of them have bathtubs, washing machines, and refrigerators. Imagine taking a warm and fragrant bath after skiing, throwing wet clothes into the laundry, and drinking iced cola while looking at the beautiful scenery by the window. Isn't it wonderful?

Anaya Chongli Ski-themed Homestay Suite is coming soon|||The ski season is here, and Anaya Chongli Homestay is expected to be available on December 1. Stay in the Mountain Suite: 2 bedrooms, 1 living room, 1 bathroom, and 2 balconies, suitable for 4 adults and 2 children. Shixuechuan Ski Resort is located in the Anaya community, just around the corner from the building. There is an open children's play area downstairs, so you can watch your children without going downstairs. The Anaya community canteen is also open, making it convenient to eat. The community also has various Chinese and Western restaurants and a coffee bookshop, as well as a market. It's a great place for a family vacation with children and the elderly, offering a comfortable and pleasant stay. 😊