Vasaloppet China History
The event was introduced to China in 2003 at Changchun Jingyuetan National Key Scenic Spot, chosen for its environment similar to Northern Europe.
Organized by the Chinese Ski Association, Vasaloppet Sweden Organizing Committee, Changchun City Government, and Nordic Ways (formerly PWT Orienteering Sports Organization).
China became the fourth country to host Vasaloppet after Sweden, the USA, and Japan.
The festival spans three months, combining skiing competitions, tourism, cultural events, and economic exchanges, showcasing both Chinese and Western culture.
Vasaloppet China 2026 Schedule
Friday, Jan 2, 2026
Arrival in Changchun, hotel check-in, free time
Saturday, Jan 3, 2026
09:00 – Bus to arena for ski track testing/training
11:00 – Return to hotel
10:00–20:00 – Race office open
14:00 – Bus to arena for ski track testing/training
16:00 – Return to hotel
Sunday, Jan 4, 2026 – Race Day
06:00–08:00 – Breakfast
08:10 – Bus to arena
09:20 – Entertainment show
09:50 – Opening Ceremony with leader speech
10:00 – Race start: 50 km, 25 km, 6 km, 1.5 km, 0.3 km (mass start)
16:05 – Arena closes
18:00 – Vasanight Award Ceremony Banquet
Monday, Jan 5, 2026
Departure from Changchun
The festival is both a competitive and cultural event, offering races for elite skiers and amateurs, along with rich tourism and cultural activities.
Races Offered
2 km
Jan 04, 2026
straighten
Distance —
1.5K
terrain
Type —
Skiing
timer
10:00
25 km
Jan 04, 2026
straighten
Distance —
25K
terrain
Type —
Skiing
timer
10:00
50 km
Jan 04, 2026
straighten
Distance —
50K
terrain
Type —
Skiing
timer
10:00
Weather Overview
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Changchun.
Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat-17.6° / -8.2°
wb_sunny-23.3° / -14.5°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air12.0 /
water_drop60.7%
Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
thermostat-17.6° / -8.2°
wb_sunny-23.3° / -14.5°
air12.0 km/h
water_drop60.7%
About Changchun
Changchun is the capital of Jilin Province. With a population of more than 6 million, it is one of the major cities in Northeast China, and is the largest center for China's automotive industry.
