Visitors experience the excitement of skiing at a ski resort in Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, November 24, 2019. /VCG Photo

Featuring a natural mountainous landscape and perfect curves, without constructed pistes or artificial snow, Altay attracts millions of ski fanatics from around the world with its vast area of natural powder snow. /VCG Photo

The average annual snow fall in the area ranges from 1.5 to 6 meters. As the temperature continues to decrease, Altay has officially entered the skiing season. /VCG Photo

As winter tourism has injected vitality into the region, Altay is improving local winter sports and fitness programs, such as ice hockey, ice soccer, skiing, and skating. /VCG Photo