Xinjiang Uyghur, China
Hemu (Jikepulin) International Ski Resort ski resort
The short answer
Hemu (Jikepulin) International Ski Resort has about 68 km of mapped runs and 10 lifts, with skiing from about 1,385 m up to 2,765 m (9,072 ft), a vertical drop of 1,380 m. By mapped runs it is number 1 of the 7 China ski areas in our list. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Burqin Kanas (KJI), about 60 km away in a straight line.
Ski area facts
- Top elevation
- 2,765 m9,072 ft
- Vertical drop
- 1,380 m4,528 ft
- Mapped runs
- 68 km73 runs
- Lifts
- 10mostly gondolas
Runs by difficulty
About 25% of the mapped run length is novice or easy, 29% intermediate and 47% advanced or harder. Difficulty follows OpenStreetMap’s international scale (in Europe, easy ≈ blue, intermediate ≈ red, advanced ≈ black).
| Difficulty | Runs | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Easy | 19 | 16.7 km |
| Intermediate | 13 | 19.5 km |
| Advanced | 41 | 31.7 km |
Lifts
10 mapped lifts, most of them gondolas.
| Lift type | Count |
|---|---|
| Gondolas | 6 |
| Magic carpets | 3 |
| Chairlifts | 1 |
Piste map
For the current official piste map, open the resort’s website. You can also explore every mapped run and lift on OpenSkiMap’s interactive map.
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled flights, by straight-line distance (road distance is longer).
| Airport | City | Straight-line distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burqin Kanas (KJI) | Burqin | 60 km |
| Altay Xuedu (AAT) | Altay | 103 km |
| Ölgii Mongolei (ULG) | Ölgii | 179 km |
| Oskemen (UKK) | Ust-Kamenogorsk (Oskemen) | 399 km |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Hemu (Jikepulin) International Ski Resort?
The highest mapped run starts at about 2,765 m (9,072 ft) and the lowest ends at about 1,385 m (4,544 ft), a vertical of 1,380 m (4,528 ft).
How many km of ski runs does Hemu (Jikepulin) International Ski Resort have?
OpenStreetMap maps about 68 km of downhill runs and 10 lifts. The resort’s own figure may differ because it measures runs differently.
What is the nearest airport to Hemu (Jikepulin) International Ski Resort?
Burqin Kanas (KJI) is the closest airport with scheduled flights, about 60 km away in a straight line.
Where can I see the Hemu (Jikepulin) International Ski Resort piste map?
Use the resort’s official website for the current piste map, or view the mapped runs and lifts on OpenSkiMap.
Ski area data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), processed by OpenSkiMap; airports from OurAirports. Retrieved . Elevations are those of the highest and lowest mapped runs; run lengths are measured from the map and can differ from the resort’s published figures. Check the official website before you book.