Resort, travel upgrades trigger landslide of visitors to China's ski destinations

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00:00Ski season has officially arrived in northeast China's Jilin Province, where upgraded medical,

00:11travel, and accommodation services are drawing bigger crowds than ever.

00:16One of the region's most popular destinations, the Lake Songhua Resort, is now using a 5G-based

00:22helicopter dispatch system that gets medical service to the resort in just 30 minutes.

00:27The city's also improved its transportation options for visitors, with shuttle buses connecting

00:33the International Airport to two of the major ski resorts.

00:37And then there are the ride-hailing upgrades.

00:39180 new energy vehicles are now circulating Jilin City that are equipped with specialized

00:45racks to hold both skis and snowboards, a major plus for tourists.

00:51The ski rack turned out to be really practical.

00:54My 160-centimeter skis fit perfectly.

00:58Dozens of B&B hotels, meanwhile, have undergone upgrades, with some adding amenities like

01:03EV charging stations.

01:05And restaurants, while continuing to offer regional favorites like Iron Pot Stew, have also diversified

01:11their menus to cater to diverse tastes.

01:14To accommodate visitors from different parts of the country, our kitchen has added classic

01:21Sichuan dishes and other distinctive Northeastern stir-fries.

01:25Last year, we served between 20,000 to 30,000 customers.

01:30This year, trends look even better.

01:32We're expecting around 30,000 to 40,000 guests.

01:35Jilin Province, home to more than 70 ski resorts, is expected to distribute $14 million U.S. dollars

01:43in vouchers this season, applicable at all licensed ski areas.

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