Delegation tells

Chinese ski resort with Carinthian know-how

This is the Carinthian delegation in China, where a new ski resort was built in the Thaihang mountains with Carinthian know-how.(Bild: Gerald Kogler)

A delegation from Carinthia was present at the opening ceremony of the new ski resort in the Thaihang mountains in China. And Carinthian knowledge plays a very special role here. 

The trip to China, which took the rural youth, snowboarder Daniela Ulbing and Klagenfurt SP Federal Councillor Manfred Mertel to Shangxi Province in the Thaihang Mountains southwest of Beijing, lasted a week. The new ski center was opened there, which was built with a lot of Carinthian know-how after a visit to Austria by the Chinese three years ago.

"Specifically, it was built for two cities: Liunchang, which has 220,000 inhabitants, and Jincheng, with 2.2 million people," says Mertel. The new ski resort is huge. And a lot has been implemented along the lines of Carinthia."

Carinthian culture in the Far East 
A ten-strong delegation from the rural youth traveled along and danced eagerly. Of course, the Chinese also wanted to try their hand at dancing, but a polka is unfortunately unknown in the Middle Kingdom. Snowboarder Daniela Ulbing performed her tricks on the ski slopes. There was a reception with the mayors of both cities, everyone was on their feet. And with their ski caps, the Carinthians were sought-after photo subjects.

The local delegation also paid a visit to Beijing. "What's happening in China is incredible. Billions are being invested everywhere. A great experience," says Mertel.