Independent travel guide
Silk Road International Resort
丝绸之路国际度假区Silk Road International Resort
A mountain resort for winter skiing and summer outdoor activities; operations are seasonal. The listed 2–5 hours; the mountain round trip usually takes a full day suits a moderate-paced visit. Start from the named entrance and keep the return connection in view.
Paid admission · Checked 2026-08-02
Verified ticket prices
Official pricesThe official tourism page identifies the resort, but the checked public source does not publish one current adult admission price for its seasonal products.
Adult admissionThe checked official or government page did not publish a current adult admission price; do not substitute a third-party amount.
Current official adult admission price not confirmed; verify before payment.- Ski passes, cableways, equipment rental, lessons and transfers are separate products and are excluded from admission-only checks.
Rules vary
How to book
Use the resort operator's current official channel for the selected summer or winter product; seasonal operations are separate.
The checked official tourism page does not publish a current fixed lead time.
Booking steps
- 1
Choose the exact season, activity and named resort product.
- 2
Read the official date, weather, fire-control and identity requirements before payment.
- 3
Ask the operator whether a foreign passport and overseas phone can be entered; neither is confirmed here.
The current product's original identity and booking credential are not confirmed for passport visitors.
If weather or seasonal operations suspend the product, follow the resort's official notice and request any official change or refund process.
2–5 hours; the mountain round trip usually takes a full day
How to visit
Silk Road Mountain Resort (formerly Silk Road International Ski Field) main entrance/visitor service centre, Pingxiliang Village, Shuixigou Town, Urumqi County (platform address: No.500 Nanhua Road).
Leave Silk Road International Resort from the side closest to the next stop; check the transport note: Confirm the named gate, road conditions and return vehicle before leaving the city. Keep the final section easy enough for a calm return.
- 1Stop 1Visitor service centre / ski-equipment hall
Ticket purchase/collection and ski-equipment rental; the west sector was upgraded and expanded in Dec 2025 with full self-service coverage.
- 2Stop 2Sightseeing cableway / magic carpet
Upgraded and expanded with higher capacity; winter carries skiers up to the runs, summer serves sightseeing.
- 3Stop 3Awen Boulevard run
Advanced run—a Dec 2025 report flagged it as a must-do for ski enthusiasts.
- 4Stop 4Beginner/intermediate runs like Joy Valley and intermediate Run 7
Beginner zones.
- 5Stop 5Summit viewing platform
Overlooks the Nanshan scenic area and the inversion-zone forests on the Tianshan north slopes.
- 6Stop 6Night-skiing zone
Improved night lighting extends the smooth-riding hours.
- 7Stop 7Silk Road Hot Springs
The resort's hot-spring spa—separately charged.
Best time
Arrive early after the weekday opening; snow-season weekend lift queues are clear—avoid weekend peaks; in summer do the cableway sightseeing in the morning.
Foreigner notes
Use the full Chinese name and address for Silk Road International Resort, then check the final walk from the drop-off point to the gate.
The official source establishes the resort's identity and seasonal character, but not a universal reservation rule, so this is partial.
The quiet window listed for Silk Road International Resort can shift with events and weather. Recheck the official notice before committing the route.
Normal opening profile: Regular operating reference: 10:00-18:00. The resort is seasonal and weather-dependent; winter snow products and summer activities have separate calendars.
Save 丝绸之路山地度假区 and 水西沟镇平西梁村二队 before leaving; the last walk is easier when the gate is already marked.
Avoid these mistakes
Treating third-party prices as official. Ski prices fluctuate by snow season and holidays—check the day's price on the official Meituan ticket platform or the resort's official WeChat account before ordering.
Snow-season weekend queues at lifts/magic carpets. Go on weekdays or arrive early, and watch official crowd notices.
Seasonal switchovers (snow closes April, opens November) suspend runs. Check the resort's official WeChat account/notices before travelling for that day's open runs and activities.
Summer shuts some ski facilities and the experience differs completely from winter. In summer focus on cableway sightseeing, hot springs and mountain activities—confirm the summer operating calendar in advance.
Sudden mountain weather can stop the cableway. Check weather and official suspension notices before leaving, and allow return time.
Name confusion (Silk Road International Resort / Mountain Resort / International Ski Field). Map-search '丝绸之路山地度假区' or navigate to '平西梁村南华路500号, Shuixigou Town, Urumqi County'.
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Sources and evidence
Published by China Trip Primer · Read the editorial and verification methodology
Items to reconfirm
- No unified official current adult ski/summer sightseeing price found; platform prices fluctuate with the snow season. — Open Meituan's 'Xinjiang Silk Road ski resort official ticket platform' or the resort's official WeChat day-checkout page before travelling.
- No official basis found for foreign-passport online purchase/entry, phone-number requirements or English services. — Contact the resort's official customer service or confirm at an on-site window.
- Opening hours differ across sources (10:00–18:00 vs 10:30–18:30 + 19:30–22:30) and are season/weather sensitive. — Check the resort's official announcements before travelling.
Official
OfficialSilk Road Mountain Resort operating informationPublisher · Xinjiang Department of Culture and Tourism
Used forConfirms the resort as an official Urumqi Nanshan winter destination; it does not state a current passport booking route or one year-round product.
Verified 2026-08-02OfficialOfficial or venue referencePublisher · Official or venue publisherUsed forOfficial visitor context or venue information; confirm that the page names this venue before relying on it for booking
Verified 2026-08-02Professional guide
Professional guideNew look! Silk Road Mountain Resort's west sector renovation complete and officially open (reprinted from Urumqi Evening News)Publisher · Tencent News
Used forEditorial or platform context used for route choices and clearly labelled practical references.
Verified 2026-08-12Professional guideSilk Road Mountain Resort ski-field tickets — Dahe Ticket NetworkPublisher · Dahe Ticket NetworkUsed forEditorial or platform context used for route choices and clearly labelled practical references.
Verified 2026-08-12Community experience
Venue-specific official pages are used where available. City-level official references provide context and are not booking confirmation; editorial and community sources are used only for route choices, pacing and first-hand experience.
丝绸之路山地度假区水西沟镇平西梁村二队