Skiing in traditional Chinese costumes has emerged as a novel activity and fashionable trend among young Chinese skiers in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province.
A dozen skiers dressed in Peking Opera costumes have taken to the slopes between day and night shifts, with their creative clips quickly going viral online. Their popularity has drawn attention not only from viewers but also from local businesses.
Ding Ning, manager of Manwei Ski Club, said his employees are a group of young people who enjoy improvisation and prefer not to stick to the script. Through Chinese-style ski videos, Ding and his club have attracted more than 300,000 followers on social media, opening up new business opportunities such as ski lessons and rental services for tourists.
"It's mostly kids who are trying out skiing," said Ding.
With over a million visits each year, the ski slopes constitute a vast market.
"Their income is impressive. Each of them makes over 100,000 yuan in a single ski season," said Ding.
As the trend of skiing in traditional costumes continues to flourish, it highlights the vibrant culture of China while inspiring creativity among young skiers.
This innovative approach not only enhances business for the skiing clubs like Manwei Ski Club, but also encourages a new generation to embrace skiing, all while honoring their heritage. Each descent down the slopes becomes a thrilling blend of exhilaration and tradition.
Young skiers show off Chinese traditions on ski slopes
Citizens of the Republic of Korea (ROK) have shared their views and expectations for future cooperation with China ahead of President Lee Jae Myung's state visit, which began in Beijing on Sunday.
Lee is making his first visit to China since assuming office in June 2025, with the state visit scheduled to run until Wednesday.
Street food vendor Jang Dong Il said he had high expectations for the visit, hoping it would lead to effective cooperation between the two countries and improvements in the economic environment for mutual benefit.
"More exchanges between the two countries would boost for the two economies. I am full of hope for a strong cooperation between President Lee Jae-myung and President Xi Jinping," he said.
"I have high hopes for this meeting between our countries' leaders. President Lee Jae Myung is visiting China between January 4 and January 7, to discuss economic, cultural and tourism exchanges.I understand about 200 to 300 South Korean corporate executives have traveled with him. I have high hopes for this. If this visit helps strengthen relations between two leaders,I believe it could lead to a win-win outcome and bring ROK and China closer together," Yang said.
"The leaders' meeting can spark dynamic exchanges in economy and culture. More exchanges between the two countries would boost the two economies. I am full of hope for a strong cooperation between President Lee Jae-myung and President Xi Jinping," said Noh Yun Ji, a teacher.
"The two can complement each other economically and continue to develop," said Kim Yoon Jung, a Seoul resident.
Dancer Yoon Ji Eun shared her experience of visiting Shanghai, saying that the delicious food suited her taste and that the city’s fashionable, clean urban environment left her with a positive impression of China.
"Last summer, I took a trip to Shanghai, and after seeing it for myself, I found the food was to my taste, and the city was modern and clean. So I came to see China as a captivating country," Yoon said.
"First of all, China is a very large country. And the food is delicious. I enjoy dishes like malatang and hot pot.I love Chinese food," Noh said.
The ROK citizens also expressed hope for strengthened people to people exchanges with China.
Recalling her time studying dance in China, Yoon said her experience highlighted the role of education in fostering cultural understanding.
"Although I don’t know much about this, as I mentioned, I went to Shanghai for dance lessons. It shows education can offer cultural experiences," she said.
South Koreans hope president’s first visit to China will enhance exchanges
