[2024 Harqin Banner Stay] Travel Guide for Meilingu Sijishan Hotel (Updated Nov)
Meiling Valley Day Tour! [With Guide]
Here is a Meiling Valley guide:
Transportation Guide:
Self-driving: From Beijing, take the Beijing-Chengde Expressway, continue towards Chifeng after passing the Anziling Service Area, pass the Maojingba Toll Station, exit at the Wangyedian Meiling exit, turn left at the first intersection after exiting the expressway, drive about 10 km along the asphalt road, and turn left after seeing the Meiling Valley Ski Resort sign, then drive 2 km to reach the destination. From Chifeng City, take the Chifeng-Maojingba First-Class Highway directly to the scenic area.
Public transportation: First, take a bus to Jinshan Town in Chifeng, about 1.5 hours, then transfer to Meiling Town, and then take a chartered car to the scenic area.
Best time to visit: Meiling Valley is suitable for visiting all year round.
Spring: Everything comes back to life, the vegetation in the valley begins to rejuvenate, the mountains are covered with tender green, the scenery is fresh and pleasant, suitable for spring outings and walks, and feel the vitality of nature.
Summer: The climate is cool, making it a great place to escape the heat. The average temperature is only about 20°C, and the lush forests and grasslands provide plenty of oxygen. You can walk or ride in the valley and enjoy the coolness and tranquility.
Autumn: The most beautiful season in Meiling Valley, the leaves become colorful, the golden birch forest, fiery red maple leaves, and green pines and cypresses intertwine to form a beautiful picture, a paradise for photography enthusiasts.
Winter: Meiling Valley Ski Resort is open, with high-quality ski slopes and complete ski facilities, a paradise for ski enthusiasts.
Recommended attractions:
Kangning Temple: Built during the reign of Kublai Khan in the Yuan Dynasty, it is one of the Tibetan Buddhist temples in the Karaqin Banner. The temple is built by the mountain and water, with a grand scale and unique architectural style, appearing harmonious and solemn against the blue sky. Here you can feel the solemnity and tranquility of Buddhist culture and hear the sound of chanting.
Maliandao: There is a large birch forest, one of the must-visit attractions in Meiling Valley. Play along the mountain road, pass through the birch forest, and see the colorful trees in the mountains, beautiful scenery, and great for photography.
Xiaomeiling: There is a large grassland, with colorful mountains and trees, green grass, and babbling streams, a great place for camping.
Dripping Water Pot: Hanging on the stone cliff wall on one side of Aobao Liang in Meiling Township, about 30 meters high. Formed by rainwater seeping and accumulating in the mountain belly, dripping continuously throughout the year. In summer, when the water is abundant, it forms a small waterfall, pouring down from the top of the cliff, very spectacular; in winter, it forms ice hanging several feet long, unique.
Ski Resort (Winter): Meiling Valley Ski Resort is one of the largest ski resorts in Asia, with long and varied ski slopes and high forest coverage. Whether you are a beginner or a professional skier, you can find suitable ski slopes here and enjoy the fun of skiing.
Recommended food:
Dui Jia: A traditional snack in Chifeng, with a crispy outer skin and smoked meat inside, crispy and delicious.
Aohan Bo Mian: The noodles are chewy, the sauce is rich, and the taste is smooth.
Mongolian Cold Noodles: Made from starch, with a smooth texture, served with chili oil, vinegar, and other seasonings, sour and spicy, appetizing.
Roast Whole Lamb: A local specialty, with crispy skin and tender meat, rich aroma.
Accommodation options:
Meiling Valley Four Seasons Mountain Hotel: Located in Meiling Valley Comprehensive Tourist Resort, convenient transportation. The hotel is mainly Tibetan-style, introducing the internationally advanced SKI-IN/OUT design concept, allowing skiers to ski in and out directly from the hotel.
Farmhouse: Experience local customs and taste farmhouse dishes, such as Chifeng Meiling Valley Erzi Whole Lamb Banquet Farmhouse, where you can eat freshly slaughtered and roasted whole lamb, roasted lamb chops, and other specialties.
Homestay: Some characteristic homestays are available, with a warm environment, and some homestays also provide charging piles and other convenient facilities.
Travel tips:
If time permits, you can choose to drive or ride around the valley and enjoy the scenery along the way.
Visitors who like hiking can walk along the greenway in Meiling Valley, a greenway about 26 km long connecting multiple attractions, allowing you to fully experience the charm of nature.
Bring a camera to capture the beautiful scenery of Meiling Valley, especially the colorful autumn and snowy winter.
During the tour, pay attention to environmental protection and do not litter.
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Skiing | First slide in winter
The most comprehensive guide to Meiling Valley Ski Resort after a busy week.
No.1 Introduction to the ski resort
The ski resort is located in Kalaqin Banner, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia. It is a national AAAA level tourist attraction. There are currently 12 ski trails, including 4 beginner trails, 5 intermediate trails, and 4 advanced trails. The total length of the ski trails is over 18km. The resort has 1 eight-person gondola lift, 2 four-person chair lifts, and 5 magic carpets. The resort also has a snow park designed exclusively for entertainment, which can satisfy different customers who come to play in the snow. The resort is the training base for the August 1st Ski Team. You can catch a glimpse of the athletes during your ski vacation. It is also the venue for the alpine skiing competition of the 14th National Winter Games.
Ski trail & cable car opening situation
2 beginner trails, 1 intermediate trail (3km average slope 13°), 4 advanced trails
1 magic carpet, 1 eight-person gondola lift
The snow play area is open as usual, with 18 snow play projects
Ski resort business hours: 09:00-16:00 (no night skiing)
No.2 Hotel & Catering
Meiling Valley Hotel: A total of 132 rooms, all rooms include breakfast for two
Four Seasons Mountain Hotel: A total of 200 rooms, 1.8km from the ski resort, it takes 20-30 minutes to walk, all rooms include breakfast for two
The nearest town to the ski resort is 8km away. For short-term vacations, you can choose to stay at the ski resort hotel. For long-term skiing, you can stay in the town and taste various Inner Mongolian delicacies
Catering: Meiling Valley Hotel has 3 restaurants, buffet + fast food + breakfast; Four Seasons Mountain Hotel has 2 restaurants, buffet + snacks
No.3 Transportation - Self-driving recommended
Self-driving: 4 hours drive from Beijing to Meiling Valley
High-speed rail + car: Beijing to Chifeng → Jinshan → Ski resort, about 100km from Chifeng to the ski resort
Airplane: Departure (Shenzhen, Beijing Daxing, Tianjin, Zhengzhou, Hohhot) → Chifeng → Ski resort, same as above from Chifeng to the ski resort
No.4 Product Policy
Any national ski resort season card user (weekday, weekend, 2022 card type can all) can enjoy discount when purchasing ski tickets with the card
Note: Children under 1.4m are not free to ski, they need to purchase their own ski tickets and ski equipment, and purchase at half the market price