Group 1 - The inbound ice and snow tourism market in China is experiencing explosive growth, with orders for ice and snow destinations nearly doubling year-on-year, particularly in Hebei, Xinjiang, and Inner Mongolia, which saw increases exceeding 130% [1] - Southeast Asian tourists account for nearly 70% of the inbound market, driven by favorable policies such as visa exemptions, making China's ice and snow tourism a popular choice for global travelers [1] - The peak travel season for ice and snow tourism has begun, with significant increases in flight bookings to destinations like Xinjiang Altay, Hebei Chongli, and Northeast Changbai Mountain [4] Group 2 - As of January 10, flight bookings to Xinjiang Altay exceeded 35,000, marking a year-on-year increase of approximately 50%, with post-New Year flight prices dropping to as low as 30% of the original fare [4] - Airlines such as China Southern Airlines have added new direct flights to Altay, while Hainan Airlines has launched 14 new routes from Harbin, connecting to 19 major cities across the country [4] - Different airlines have varying rules for the free transportation of ski equipment, with specific size and weight limitations for each carrier [7][9] Group 3 - High-speed trains are also a preferred mode of transportation for ski enthusiasts, with the Harbin Railway Bureau increasing the frequency of trains between Harbin and Yabuli to 38 daily trips, with intervals as short as 12 minutes [11] - The introduction of a 15-day valid travel ticket for the Northeast region allows for flexible travel across multiple segments, enhancing convenience for tourists [11] - The "Evening Departure, Morning Arrival" special train service has been standardized, significantly reducing travel time to ski resorts, allowing for overnight rest and early arrival at the snowfields [13]
新年伊始中国冰雪旅游魅力持续释放 中国游成为世界游客的“最优解”
Yang Shi Wang·2026-01-12 03:59