Xinhua Headlines: China builds world-class ski resorts in Altay, home to ancient ski heritage

URUMQI, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- A new ski-themed museum has opened to the public in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recently. It is located in Altay Prefecture, which boasts modern ski resorts and an ancient rock painting depicting skiing hunters.

Altay's historical legacy and favorable skiing conditions, and China's rapid growth in winter sports since the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics have acceler