Ski Magic at Thaiwoo⛷️

#skitrip 🇨🇳 Thaiwoo Ski Resort (太舞): Beijing's Modern Winter Olympic Gateway Thaiwoo is a premium, purpose-built ski destination that served as a venue for the 2022 Winter Olympics. It offers a modern, high-end experience that rivals top European resorts, located in the "Golden Zone" of Chongli, Zhangjiakou. * Location & Access: * Address: Yingcha Village, Chongli District, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province, China. * Transportation: Highly convenient access from Beijing (approx. 2-hour drive) or via high-speed rail to Taizicheng Station, followed by a short resort shuttle/taxi. * Slopes & Terrain (20km Total): * Elevation: Base at 1,650m; Peak at 2,160m. Vertical drop of 510m. * Diversity: Features 31 trails with a balanced distribution: 30% Beginner, 40% Intermediate, 30% Advanced/Black. The resort is mostly in the forest, offering good visibility on windy/flat-light days. * Lifts: Equipped with modern, imported lifts (gondola and chairlifts) from France, the U.S., and Italy. * Village & Amenities: * Design: The base area is a modern, European-style pedestrian village with a central plaza. * Accommodation: Offers a range of high-end lodging, including Hyatt Regency and Hyatt Place, often with ski-in/ski-out convenience. * Apres-Ski: Features extensive non-ski activities: hot springs, KTV, bars, a cinema, and diverse dining (Korean BBQ, sushi, international fare). * Price Per Point (Value): * Lift Tickets: $$$ (High-End) for China. Peak season day passes are around 580 CNY (~£62/$78 USD). * Value: Though expensive domestically, internationally, it offers great value for the high-quality, modern infrastructure and comprehensive amenities (compared to similar European/North American resorts).