Winter met waterpark vibes at Altay’s Jiangjun Mountain Ski Resort this week as adrenaline junkies raced down slopes and across a 35-meter water slide during the annual Water Skiing Festival! ❄️💧 The event, held as the 2025-2026 snow season wraps up, turned traditional skiing into a splashy spectacle that’s gone viral across Chinese social media.
New this year: A beginner-friendly track with gentle slopes let first-timer skiers join the fun safely. Local tourism officials say the festival has become a spring tradition, transforming the region’s icy resources into economic gold. By season’s end, the resort smashed records with 1.3 million visitors – a 46% jump from last year – while skier numbers surged 66% to 870,000.
"It’s like winter sports meets summer vacation energy," said one 24-year-old influencer from Shanghai, posting slow-mo splash videos that racked up 2M+ views. With spring blooms now replacing snowdrifts, Altay proves innovation can melt even seasonal tourism challenges. 🌸🏔️
