Group 1: Ice and Snow Tourism Season - The winter ice and snow tourism season is gaining momentum as the National Alpine Skiing Center in Beijing officially opened on November 22, marking the start of the new snow season [1] - Beijing has launched an ice and snow venue guide service covering 48 ice and snow venues, providing information through the "Beijing Fitness Map" platform for venue inquiries, bookings, training, and coupon collection [1] Group 2: Local Initiatives and Services - The 40th Ice and Snow Happy Season has been initiated in Yanqing District, introducing various convenience services, including a "long-term rental" program for accommodations and a "ski + self-driving" package from rental companies [3] - In Tonghua, Jilin, the ski resort has expanded its area to 1.17 million square meters with 33 ski trails catering to different skill levels, and has implemented smart photography technology for capturing skiing moments [6] Group 3: Transportation Enhancements - The opening of the Shenyang-Baihe High-Speed Railway has improved travel efficiency for tourists, reducing travel times to ski resorts to approximately 4 hours from Beijing and 1 hour from Shenyang [8] - Tonghua City has established direct shuttle services from the high-speed railway station to ski resorts, with an average of 37 daily trips, capable of transporting up to 2,700 tourists [10] Group 4: Expansion of Ice and Snow Attractions - The 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World is undergoing significant expansion, increasing its area from 1 million square meters to 1.2 million square meters, with new facilities and entertainment projects to enhance visitor experience [11] - The park will also introduce new activities such as winter fishing and cross-country skiing, aiming to create a "snow + sports" experience, with plans for events like snow soccer and ice hockey [13]