高质量发展看中国｜陕西榆林： 冰雪经济释放文旅“热效应”

Core Viewpoint - The development of winter sports in Yulin City, particularly through the promotion of ice and snow activities, is transforming local resources into economic opportunities, enhancing tourism and community engagement [1][3][5]. Group 1: Ice and Snow Sports Development - The Shenkou City Biling Bay Ski Resort has expanded from one 200-meter beginner slope to eight slopes, with three meeting international standards for provincial competitions [3][5]. - The ski resort attracted 11,000 visitors during the New Year holiday, contributing to a growing number of over 30 ski resorts in Yulin City [3][5]. - Participation in the city's ice and snow sports events has surged, with attendance at the eighth ice and snow sports meeting increasing from 500 to 3,000 participants [3][5]. Group 2: Economic Impact and Integration - Various ice and snow activities have generated an economic scale of 500 million yuan, indicating a successful integration of culture, tourism, and sports [5]. - The "Camel City Ice and Snow Carnival" combines multiple attractions, including ice lantern festivals and food festivals, enhancing the city's winter appeal [5]. - Yulin is developing cultural and creative products that incorporate local intangible cultural heritage elements, such as blind boxes and wool products, to expand sales channels [5]. Group 3: Upcoming Events and Infrastructure - The first Winter Sports Games in Shaanxi Province will be held on February 6, 2026, with the Biling Bay Ski Resort hosting various skiing events [6]. - The Yulin Water Sports Center will host speed skating events, featuring an ice surface that can accommodate over 10,000 participants [6]. - Plans are underway to enhance the tourism infrastructure, including the development of a "sports + health + tourism" integrated resort, to further capitalize on the winter sports trend [6].