Skiing at Beidahu Ski Resort (Jilin City)

Beidahu Ski Resort (北大湖滑雪度假区) is a large downhill skiing and snowboarding resort in Beidahu Town, Yongji County, within the Songhua Lake Scenic Area, Jilin City, Jilin Province, China. It is one of the region's best-known ski areas, with a summit at about 1,357 m, a base at about 537 m, roughly six main runs, several lifts and a cross-country trail. The vertical drop of about 800 m gives longer and more varied skiing than the small resorts near Changchun, so the resort suits intermediate and advanced skiers as well as beginners using the lower slopes. Visitors should have basic fitness and, for the upper runs, prior skiing or snowboarding experience; lessons are available through the resort. Skis, snowboards, boots and helmets can be rented, while visitors need to bring or buy an insulated ski jacket and trousers, goggles, a balaclava and thermal gloves, and a passport for real-name ticketing. Standalone day-ticket prices were not found in published listings, and Trip.com sells ski-plus-hot-spring packages for the 2025-26 season, so the live price should be checked on Trip.com or Meituan before travelling. The resort is operated by Beidahu Ski Resort, and Club Med Beidahu runs an all-inclusive ski resort on site, with day tours sold on Trip.com and Klook. Getting there involves a high-speed train of about 30 minutes from Changchun to Jilin, then roughly an hour by road for the remaining 56 km, and many visitors stay overnight at the resort. Safety arrangements include marked runs graded by difficulty, patrol staff and first-aid services, and serious injuries would be transferred to hospitals in Jilin City. Skiers should respect closures on upper runs during high wind or poor visibility and consider winter sports insurance. The season runs from roughly late November to late March, with some sources extending it to early April, and lifts operate about 08:30 to 16:00. Snow is most reliable from December to February, which is also the busiest period.