The 22nd session of the General Assembly of United Nations World Tourism Organization （UNWTO） was held on September 11 in Chengdu， coinciding with the opening of the city s first metro line linking the downtown and Shuangliu International Airport. Metro Line 10 opened to much fanfare and billed as the first train of tourism theme in China, aiming at showcasing the city s charm to the world. The gorgeous views of Xiling Snow Mountain, the popular winter snow sports resort area nearby Chengdu, is prominently displayed on the train.
Most Popular Spot for Winter Sports
A short drive of mere 100 kilometers away from Chengdu， Xiling Snow Mountain is located in Dayi County and is a world natural heritage location and also a national 4A scenic spot. It is renown as a habitat for Giant Pandas as well. The name， Xiling （western mountain） is taken from the poem of well-known poet Du Fu: From my window, the snow-crowned western hills are seen; Beyond my door, he east-bound ships at anchor lie. The Mountain satisfes all your snowy dreams for sightseeing and snow sports. The ski resort at Xiling Snow Mountain is the most popular spot for winter travel in southwest of China and attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year.
Over the years, the resort has been keen to improve service quality and update its facilities so as to capture the latest travel market trend. The resort has been holding a skiing competition sponsored by China Ski Association since 2012, and has successfully hosted many popular skiing events. Currently, it is extremely hard to book a room during the peak season and long holidays.
Four-season Tourist Destination
Xiling Snow Mountain is a natural paradise with spectacular scenery where primeval forests, streams, waterfalls, colorful flowers, various plants, and animals can be found. Major attractions at the mountain include the Sun and Moon Platform, the Yin Yang Boundary, the Sea of Clouds, and the Beauty of Sunrise. The peak of Xiling Snow Mountain has an altitude of 5，353 meters above sea level,which makes it the highest mountain in Chengdu.
Boasting four distinctive seasons， the Xiling Snow Mountain is suitable for traveling in all seasons. An abundance of floral beauty decorates the mountain during spring. As the mountain shows as a grassland during the summer, it becomes first choice for many visitors seeking an idyllic location near Chengdu. The autumn color of the mountain is almost indescribable in dazzling beauty, a vivid image of oranges, reds, yellows, browns and golds, bring an unforgettable vision. In Winter, the Mountain features snowy peaks, a sunrise over the sea of clouds, pristine valleys, thick forests, cascading waterfalls and natural caves — all coming together to form the image depicted in Chinese paintings.
With bright mountain flowers in spring, cool temperatures in summer, red maple leaves in autumn and diverse snow sports in winter, Xiling Snow Mountain has been classified as a mountain tourist and holiday resort for sightseeing, field exploration and leisure sport.
