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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
As temperatures rise, ski resorts in the Shenyang area of Liaoning Province are closing for the season one after another. To fill the gap between seasons, many resorts are transitioning to year-round operations, transforming into four-season destinations.
The Northeast Asia Tourism District in Shenyang covers 2.4 square kilometers and is located 38 kilometers from the city center. It is a large complex combining tourism, skiing, and recreation. In previous years, the ski resort in the district would essentially close after March, and employees would essentially take vacation after equipment maintenance. Now, after the season closes, staff are undergoing training to work on new year-round tourism projects.
The resort's plan to transition to year-round operation includes developing mountain recreation during the off-season, converting ski slopes into grass skiing trails, and creating outdoor recreation and family leisure projects in the "Cloud Steppe" using the mountain and forest resources. According to Han Na, Vice President of the Northeast Asia Tourism Region Management Company in Shenyang, the transition to year-round operation is a long-term strategy. The new "Northeast Asia Cloud Steppe" project will begin operations in April of this year.
Two years ago, the "Cloud Steppe of Northeast Asia" project briefly opened and attracted 180,000 visitors, achieving strong financial results. This year, additional attractions will be added, including "Cloud Pasture" and grass skiing. Visitors will be able to ride horses, practice archery, feed animals, and even race along a 520-meter track on a grass sled.
During the off-season, the Tianqiaogou Ski Resort in Dandong promotes active recreation such as forest hiking and mountain biking. The Hejiagou Resort in Yingkou offers summer camping, team building training, and adventure tours. The Jinshitan National Tourist Area in Dalian is bringing sporting events, music festivals, and fairs to the coast. According to Wang Wei, head of the tourism department of the resort area administration, visitors enjoy the snow and hot springs in winter, while in summer, thanks to updated festival events, the area is open year-round.
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