STORY: Tourists enjoy winter sports in SW China's mountains
SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 20, 2024
DATELINE: Dec. 27, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:12
LOCATION: LIUPANSHUI, China
CATEGORY: ECONOMY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the ski resort
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): REN SHUAI, Tourist from Hubei Province
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI JUN, Skiing enthusiast
4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HU QIANQIAN, Deputy general manager, Guizhou Shuicheng Culture and Tourism Group Co., Ltd.

STORYLINE:

Liupanshui City, nestled in the mountains of southwestern China's Guizhou Province, has become an unexpected haven for skiing enthusiasts.

Home to three alpine ski resorts at an average altitude of 2,400 meters, the area can accommodate up to 15,000 skiers daily.

This winter season, the Yushe ski resort opened to the public on Dec. 20.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): REN SHUAI, Tourist from Hubei Province
"I came across the online pre-sale for this ski resort about two months ago, so my friends and I decided to come. It's my first time skiing, and it's really exciting and fun."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI JUN, Skiing enthusiast
"I heard that Yushe ski resort was reopening, and I couldn't wait to experience it. After trying it out, I'm so impressed. The upgrades this year, from snow quality improvements to renovated slopes and magic carpets, provide a comfortable skiing experience."

SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HU QIANQIAN, Deputy general manager, Guizhou Shuicheng Culture and Tourism Group Co., Ltd. 
"Our pre-sale ticket sales exceeded 3.3 million yuan (about 452,000 U.S. dollars) before Dec. 20. This year, we've also launched a direct shuttle service from the city center to the ski resort. Visitors can enjoy a convenient ride priced at just 10 yuan (about 1.4 U.S. dollars) per trip."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Liupanshui, China.
(XHTV)