When the sun dips below the snow-capped peaks of Altay, a different kind of magic begins at Jikepulin International Ski Resort. By day, this Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region hotspot buzzes with skiers carving through what’s become one of Asia’s largest winter playgrounds. But as night falls, the real heroes clock in—like Tudjiang Pana, the snowcat operator who transforms slopes into silky-smooth canvases under the moonlight. 🌌
With record-breaking daily visitors during the 2024-2025 season, Jikepulin’s secret sauce? Powder so perfect it could rival a snow globe. The resort’s 200+ days of ski-worthy snow—thanks to heavy falls and sub-zero temps—are drawing thrill-seekers faster than you can say ‘shred the gnar.’ ❄️
While influencers snap slope selfies by day, Tudjiang’s night shifts are straight out of a winter fairy tale. Picture this: a lone snowcat crawling across mountainsides, its headlights cutting through -20°C darkness. ‘It’s like being a DJ for the mountains,’ he laughs. ‘I mix the snow until the rhythm feels just right.’ 🎧
From Olympic-hopefuls to first-timers, Jikepulin’s rise mirrors China’s snow sports explosion since the 2022 Winter Games. Pro tip: Night owls can catch northern lights-like auroras here—no igloo required. 🌠
