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I Went to a Snowboard Music Festival in China
Snowboard Music Festival in Chongli China: First Snowboarder
I'm someone who is way over partying, especially as an introvert. But when your artist friend invites you over for a *snowboard* music festival in Chongli, China, it's impossible to say no. Also, it's my first time ever snowboarding in China so why not try.
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I'm someone who is way over partying, especially as an introvert. But when your artist friend invites you over for a snowboard music festival in Chongli, China, it's impossible to say no. Also, it's my first time ever snowboarding in China so why not try. The trip follows a weekend rooted in mountains, music, and new gear. The narrator checks out Chongli's ski area, picks up festival merch and meets a mascot, and buys new snowboard boots before teaching a friend how to ride. We watch days on the slopes unfold, then shift to the music festival energy and a late-night hotpot scene. A few everyday travel notes pop in—trying a local fast food spot, a casual meal in a Korean restaurant, and reflections on the overall experience. The video captures the blend of snow sports and live music in a Chongli setting, with moments of quiet introspection and shared laughter that come from stepping into a different culture and a different pace of travel. This is a personal, travel-sketch style vignette: small wins on the slopes, simple meals after long days, and a sense of curiosity about northern China’s winter scene.
I’m someone who is way over partying, especially as an introvert. But when your artist friend invites you over for a snowboard music festival in Chongli, China, it’s impossible to say no. This video follows a first-time snowboarding adventure set against a weekend music festival in Chongli, near Zhangjiakou, with a mix of chilly alpine scenes, festival vibes, and little moments of everyday travel. The narrator navigates the ski area, checks out the festival merch and mascot, and shares small cultural shocks like trying McDonald’s in Chongli and grabbing hotpot after long days on the slopes. We see the process of getting new snowboard boots, teaching a friend how to ride, and the gradual ramp-up from day one to day three on the slopes. Interspersed are festival highlights, casual conversations, and reflections on what it’s like to combine snow sports with live music in a lesser-visited corner of northern China. Throughout, the travel journal stays intimate and relatable, balancing the r
I'm someone who is way over partying, especially as an introvert. But when your artist friend invites you over for a snowboard music festival in Chongli, China, it's impossible to say no. Also, it's my first time ever snowboarding in China so why not try. The trip follows a weekend rooted in mountains, music, and new gear. The narrator checks out Chongli's ski area, picks up festival merch and meets a mascot, and buys new snowboard boots before teaching a friend how to ride. We watch days on the slopes unfold, then shift to the music festival energy and a late-night hotpot scene. A few everyday travel notes pop in—trying a local fast food spot, a casual meal in a Korean restaurant, and reflections on the overall experience. The video captures the blend of snow sports and live music in a Chongli setting, with moments of quiet introspection and shared laughter that come from stepping into a different culture and a different pace of travel. This is a personal, travel-sketch style vignette: small wins on the slopes, simple meals after long days, and a sense of curiosity about northern China’s winter scene.
Shawneydepp, a self-proclaimed introvert in his mid-30s, takes us on a journey to the Chongli snowboard music festival in China. Organized by Soul Travel, this massive event brought 700 Singaporeans together for a weekend of snowboarding and music. From the moment he arrives via high-speed rail from Beijing, the editor captures the biting cold and the surprise of seeing a sea of Singaporean accents in a Chinese ski resort. The trip’s heart lies in small, authentic moments: trying a unique grapefruit soft serve at a local McDonald's, picking up festival merch designed by his artist friend Tobiato, who drew a rare snow-leopard dragon-leopard, and finally buying his own snowboard boots after six years. The most endearing segment follows Shawneydepp as he teaches Tobiato to snowboard, progressing from crowded bunny slopes to conquering a black diamond run together. The narrative contrasts the chaotic rave energy with quiet introspection, finding that the real magic wasn't the party, but the company. He reflects on the authenticity of experience, noting that life favors the bold, even if it means enduring a subpar Korean soup after a week of Chinese food. The editor highlights the unique blend of a massive social event with the quiet struggles and triumphs of introverts stepping out of their comfort zones, ending with a glimpse of the festival's wild nightlife before a final reflection on the value of pushing personal boundaries.
A self-proclaimed introvert in his mid-30s said 'hell yes' when invited to a massive snowboard music festival in Chongli, China. Was it worth the chaos and the party scene? The answer is a surprising 'yes,' thanks to good company and the thrill of the slopes.
An introvert braves a snowboard music festival in Chongli, China, finding joy in good company and conquering black diamond slopes.
Chongli Snowboard Music Festival Introvert Review China Trip
1:34 Take the high-speed rail from Beijing, it's just 1 hour to Chongli, plus a short shuttle bus ride to the ski resort.
3:09 Chongli’s ski area is huge with artificial snow, get ready for cold temperatures that can drop to -15°C.
9:34 Try the hot pot restaurant near the slopes for a good deal of 15 per person, with free flow food and ice cream.
1:34 Take the high-speed rail from Beijing, it's just 1 hour to Chongli, plus a short shuttle bus ride to the ski resort.
3:09 Chongli’s ski area is huge with artificial snow, get ready for cold temperatures that can drop to -15°C.
9:34 Try the hot pot restaurant near the slopes for a good deal of 15 per person, with free flow food and ice cream.
0:01 Introvert dilemma
0:48 The invitation from Tobiato
1:25 Arrival at Chongli
1:57 McDonald in China
3:09 Chongli ski area tour
3:42 Festival merch and mascot
5:44 Teaching Tobiato to snowboard
7:57 Rave on the mountain
9:04 Empty main stage
9:34 Hot pot dinner deal
0:00 Why I'm doing this trip
1:51 Trying McDonalds in Chongli
2:59 More on Chongli ski area
3:39 Festival Merch by Tobyato
4:06 Festival Mascot by Tobyato
5:43 New snowboard boots
6:10 Teaching Tobyato to snowboard
6:44 Snowboarding Day 1 and 2
9:02 Music Festival
9:32 Hotpot
10:13 Back at the Music Festival
10:53 Snowboarding Day 3
12:13 Tobyato's snowboard journey
13:01 Party again
13:24 Crappy Korean Restaurant
13:51 Overall thoughts
shawne kohshawneydeppchonglichina snowboardingchina ski resortbeijing ski resortchongli ski resortsnowboardingsnowboarding in chinamusic festivalHow was the McDonald in China compared to the US?
The garlic chili sauce was a bit funky, but the crispy chicken was really good with a light batter, and they had a unique white truffle Angus beef burger and grapefruit soft serve.
Was it really that cold at the mountain?
Yes, it was -15 with wind chill making -23, definitely the coldest I've ever worked in.
Did the introvert survive the rave festival?
Yes! By the second night, I was over the music but discovered I had tons of fun because I was with the right company.
