Group 1 - The winter sports season has officially begun in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, with the opening of two large outdoor ski resorts, including the Yun Ding Ski Park, which started operations on November 1 [1][3] - The Yun Ding Ski Park opened with four ski trails, attracting thousands of winter sports enthusiasts on its first day, while the Wanlong Ski Resort has already seen peak visitor numbers exceeding 3,000 on weekends since its opening in late October [3][7] - Zhangjiakou currently boasts nine large ski resorts, with all expected to open by mid to late November, and will host ten high-level international skiing events this winter, enhancing local ice and snow consumption [7][9] Group 2 - Other regions such as Xinjiang, Jilin, and Heilongjiang are also preparing for the winter sports season, with the Keketohai International Ski Resort in Xinjiang being the first to open in mid-October, showing a steady increase in visitor numbers [10][12] - Ski resorts in Jilin and Heilongjiang are ramping up snow-making efforts, with many expected to be operational by mid-November, and plans for extended visitor experiences including evening events and expanded facilities [14][16] - Jilin plans to invest at least 30 million yuan in ice and snow consumption vouchers to stimulate local tourism, while Xinjiang is offering free access for locals and discounts for visitors [18] Group 3 - Indoor skiing facilities in southern regions, such as the world's largest indoor ski resort in Shenzhen, have been attracting around 5,000 visitors daily since its opening in late September, broadening the appeal of winter sports beyond the traditional winter season [19] - The Chengdu Jianfeng Dry Snow Resort utilizes proprietary technology to enable year-round skiing, attracting both amateur enthusiasts and professional athletes for training [21]