International friends get ready to hit the slopes in Hohhot. [Photo/Hohhot news network]

The Mazongshan Ski Resort in Hohhot, capital city of North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, was bustling with visitors on Jan 2.

Tourists from countries as far as Pakistan, Morocco, and Bangladesh gathered to enjoy exhilarating winter sports, such as skiing and snowboarding.

With well-designed ski slopes, a five-star ski lodge, high-end skiing equipment, and a variety of delicious food in the dining hall, these international friends wasted no time in taking photos as soon as they arrived at the ski resort.

After a day of activities, the most frequently heard words from the foreign friends were "Amazing, Beautiful, Happy." Hohhot's unique ice and snow tourism resources and the development of its ice and snow industry have deepened foreign visitors' understanding and love for the culture of North China.