'Parched' Chongqing becoming a hotbed for snowbirds

CHONGQING - There's snow somewhere every month of the year, but what can you expect if you want to ski in Chongqing, China's so-called "parched city"?

Nantianhu, the city's largest alpine ski resort, opened to the public right before the Lunar New Year, attracting thousands of interested tourists and locals.

Located three hours' drive from Chongqing's main district, the Nantianhu Ski Resort is an artificial snow park that covers 60,000 square meters, with an average altitude of 1,800 meters above sea level.