This winter, the ice and snow-themed offerings of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region attract many tourists from all over the country.
According to the regional culture and tourism department, during the recently concluded New Year holidays, Xinjiang ski resorts welcomed more than 100,000 guests, while Koktokai International Ski Resort welcomed more than 7,600 guests, an increase of 300 percent compared to the previous one. year
Holiday data released by the Department of Culture and Tourism in China’s provincial region show that Xinjiang’s tourism industry is recovering faster than other countries. The three-day holiday welcomed more than 1.66 million tourists, up 195 percent from last year, and generated tourism revenue of 1.76 billion yuan ($246 million), up 424 percent from last year.
According to statistics from the Xinjiang Ministry of Culture and Tourism, as of December, the region has 188 ice and snow rinks, including 101 ski resorts, six of which have been rated as five-star accommodations, including Koktokai International Ski Resort.
“Koktokai should be every skier’s dream. It is the pinnacle of domestic ski resorts,” said Sun Muyao, a skier from Jilin Province.
Li Xianbao, an employee of Lykia Resort, said that Koktokai is located in the golden area for skiing, and the snow season starts from the National Day holiday in October and ends in early June.
“When tourists come here to ski, it directly helps local farmers and herders get jobs. According to our statistics, more than 210 villagers are employed here and we have helped more than 7,000 people find jobs in places like houses and restaurants. , “He. said.
Tourists flocking to Xinjiang for snow season
