Skiing and Snowboarding at Lianhuashan (Lotus Mountain) Ski Resort

Lianhuashan (Lotus Mountain) Ski Resort is a downhill skiing and snowboarding area within the Lianhuashan Eco-tourism Resort in Erdao District, east of Changchun, Jilin Province, China. The resort lies at Qingshan Village, Sijia Township, roughly 40-48 km from central Changchun depending on the source and about 20 km from Changchun Longjia International Airport, which makes it one of the most accessible ski areas for visitors based in the provincial capital. The terrain consists of about 4.3 km of easy and intermediate runs served by 7 lifts, with floodlit night skiing extending the day into the evening. The gentle gradient and groomed pistes suit first-timers, families and intermediate skiers rather than experts seeking steep or off-piste terrain. No prior experience is required for the beginner slopes, though basic fitness helps because falls and walking in ski boots are tiring. Children can ski with adult supervision, and lessons are available at extra cost. Skis, snowboards, boots and helmets can be rented on site, while visitors need to bring or buy insulated jackets and trousers, goggles, gloves, thermal base layers and a neck gaiter or balaclava. Real-name ticket checks mean foreign visitors should carry a passport. Lift tickets were listed on Trip.com at about ¥240 on weekdays and ¥260 on weekends and holidays, with rental gear and lessons charged separately; tickets are also sold through Ctrip and Meituan. The resort is operated by Lianhuashan resort management, which lists contact numbers on Trip.com. As at most Chinese resorts, pistes are patrolled by on-mountain staff and first-aid support is available at the base area, and any injury requiring hospital treatment would be handled by transfer to hospitals in Changchun. Visitors should follow piste markings and closure signs, and consider travel insurance that covers winter sports. The season runs from roughly late November to mid-March, with the most reliable snow and the largest crowds from late December to February. Lifts typically operate from about 08:30 to 16:00 plus evening sessions. Weekends and national holidays, particularly around the Spring Festival, are busy, and extreme cold below -20 °C can make early mornings and night sessions uncomfortable. The resort sits close to Tiandingshan and Changchun Ice and Snow New World, so many visitors combine them.