Short answer
For intermediate skiers with four or more days, yes. For beginners or short trips, no. The transfers take a big chunk of the day.
The case for going
Yabuli is the biggest ski area in China, with long intermediate runs and a real mountain feel. The high-speed train makes it accessible in about 1.5 hours, and a day trip is possible. If you ski and have a spare day, it is a good change of pace.
The Yabuli guide covers the trains, resorts, and costs.
The case against
The transfers from the station to the slopes add time, and a day trip leaves only a few hours on the snow. Beginners will spend most of that time on the magic carpet. English lessons are limited.
If your trip is two or three days, the time is better spent in the city. The 4-day route is the minimum realistic plan.
The verdict
Go if you are an intermediate skier with four or more days. Skip it if you are a beginner, travelling with young children, or short on time. The Snow Town question covers the other side trip.
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