In Chongli, nearly 30,000 people are employed by sports and tourism-related industries. In May 2019, the district was officially lifted out of poverty.

In addition to winter sports, Chongli has become a host for international competitions such as 168 Ultra-Trail Challenge, BMW HTC China Relay and the world's endurance sport of Spartan Race.

In January 2019, Chongli was selected by New York Times as one of the "52 places to travel to in 2019" for its booming ski industry.

Yang Zhiguo, a Chongli district poverty alleviation official, said that the district authorities have coordinated the organizers of the events to give priorities of job opportunities to the poor in the region.

Shi Yuping, a 43-year-old mother of two children from Xishizigou Village, Chongli, works as a waitress in Fulong Ski Resort.

"With the income, I don't have to look for jobs away from home," said Shi.

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