During the peak of summer, the temperature in Beijing can rise to an uncomfortable 40 degrees Celsius. So what better way to escape than go skiing? Dominic Swire did just that at an indoor ski resort north of the city.
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Nanshan Ski Village – a review
. A review of Beijing’s Nanshan Ski Villlage and a demonstration that there is more than one way to come down a ski slope… . Also published here: http://english.cri.cn/6566/2009/12/21/1881s536869.htm
Jundushan Ski Resort – a review
. The first thing that strikes you on a visit to Jundushan Ski Resort is the facilities: the main building is large, clean and modern, and their payment system is well organised. There is a long row of ticket kiosks just to the left of the entrance where you can pay for your ski pass […]
Cross-country skiing in the Czech Republic
(A video I made about a year ago. This is embedded via Youtube, so it may not be possible to view in China)