Updated 2011-10-18

VASALOPPET CHINA , JAN 2, 2011

Event Venue: Jingyuetan Park, Changchun

Main Organizer: FIS,Chinese Ski Association, Jilin Tourism Bureau,Changchun Municipal Government, Nordic Ways

Location-Changchun

Changchun is located in the north of China in Jilin Province. You can reach Changchun by flight; it takes about 1 and a half hour from Beijing.

Weather in Changchun

Average air temperature, January:

Average High: 12/15 (°F), -11/-9 (℃)

Average Low: -9/-5 (°F), -23/-21 (℃) 

Rain: (in) 0.1-0.2, (mm) 〈5

for more information please go to:    http://www.travelchinaguide.com/climate/changchun.htm

Registration

The registration fee is what you pay to start in one of the Vasaloppet China race categories. The fee includes start fee, number bibs, race insurance (1 day) and lunch on race day. You must pay the registration fee to Nordic Ways account at least one week before race day.

Vasaloppet China – Race Categories

50km Vasaloppet                    -  400 RMB

16.7km Blueberry Vasa          -  200 RMB

Vasa Fun Ski 2km                   -  100  RMB 

Children’s Vasa  (5-12 yrs)   -   Free

Sign Up
You can sign up for Vasaloppet China two ways

1.       By filling out the online registration form at Nordic Ways website: http://www.nordicways.com/sign/Vasaloppet/

2. By contacting Nordic Ways Changchun Office:  carina.qin@nordicways.com (Chinese) Phone: +86(431)8964 5455

Address: Vasa Office, Floor 2, International Conference and Exhibition Center Hotel, 100 Huizhan Street, Changchun 

(All Changchun residents should register through Nordic Ways Changchun Office)

Number Bibs
Every participant must pick up their number bib before the event. The number bib is your entrance ticket to Jingyuetan Park and to the race. You must wear the number bib on Jan 2. Pick up will held at 2 places

1.       For non travel package buyers and Chinese participants: Address: Vasaloppet House, Jingyuetan Scenic Spot, No.5840 Jingyue Street

Chinese Address地址：净月大街5804号净月潭风景名胜区瓦萨博物馆  邮编：130000

2.      For Travel package buyers: 2^nd Floor, Lobby balcony at Shangri-la Hotel 

Add: 569 Xian Rd, Changchun, Tel: (86 431) 8898 1818

Chinese Address: 长春香格里拉大饭店，西安大路569号

Number bibs  - Pick up time: Dec 31 - Jan 1

Travel Packages

Single Room Supplement:325 RMB/person/night

Children below 1.2m receive HALF PRICE travel package!

All Packages includes:

- 5-star Hotel Accommodation in double room (with free internet access, fitness center, sauna facilities etc)

- Local transportation, Changchun (from arrival in airport until departure from hotel to airport, shuttle bus Hotel-Arena)

- Buffet lunches/dinners in hotel and/or arena, including soft drinks & beer

- Hotel Banquets

- Free entry fee to Jingyuetan Forest Park

- English speaking guides

- Cross Country ski fun

Please note that flight tickets are not included in the Travel Package price!

You will be staying at 5-Star Shangri-la Hotel, Changchun

Add: 569 Xian Rd, Changchun, Tel: (86 431) 8898 1818

Chinese Address: 长春香格里拉大饭店，西安大路569号