As temperature drops, ski resorts in Chongli, a competition venue for the 2022 Beijing Olympic Winter Games in north China's Hebei Province, have been preparing to welcome ski lovers across the country for a new snow season. Wearing professional gears, skiers have been enjoying the fun of winter sports among silver mountains. As the new snow season approaches, the resort has undergone a full-scale upgrade of its facilities and services. With 42 diverse trails, there's something for every skier -- from speed-driven carving enthusiasts to comfort-seeking skilled amateurs. The sales of skiing gears and the booking of homestays have also heated up. In a skiing gear store, salesclerks were giving suggestions on how to choose a suitable skis to beginners; while those who are already quite experienced, they were curious about the new high-end race skis. As for accommodation, since this year's snow season is half a month earlier than that of last year, not many rooms have left from November to December, especially family suites. Shotlist: Chongli District, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province, north China - Recent: 1. Aerial shots of ski resort; 2. Various of people skiing; 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) skier (name not given): "The snow here is of high-quality. It also has terrain park, along with other good supporting facilities. Therefore, we come here to have fun every year."; 4. Various of people skiing; 5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zou Hantao, principal, local mountain sports academy: "This year, we notice that there is an increasing number of people who ask for professional guidance. Compared to last year, data shows that the number of trainees has rose by nearly 200 percent."; 6. Various of salesperson introducing skis; 7. Various of skiing gears; 8. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) skier (name not given): "I've been skiing for a couple of years. So I want to check out some new gears and make an upgrade."; 9. Aerial shots of buildings; 10. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Li Lun, manager, local vacation rental: "Since the skiing season opened early, many ski lovers from southern part of China have come. So, we've rented out many of our rooms."; 11. Various of people skiing; 12. Aerial shot of ski resort. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]