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Mt. Yıldız Ski Center becomes a popular winter tourism spot

Boasting modern facilities, scenic views, and thrilling ski runs, the Mt. Yıldız Winter Sports Center is fast becoming a popular winter tourism spot in central Turkey.

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Mt. Yıldız Ski Center becomes a popular winter tourism spot

Among its main attractions are ski runs of some 12 kilometers (around 7.5 miles), an ice park, bungalows, and camping facilities.

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Mt. Yıldız Ski Center becomes a popular winter tourism spot

Frequented by domestic tourists over past years, the facility is now seeing an ever-growing interest from winter sports enthusiasts from around the world, according to Mustafa Altun, the center's manager.

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Mt. Yıldız Ski Center becomes a popular winter tourism spot

"In the initial years, we mostly hosted local tourists from neighboring provinces and other areas of Turkey. This year, though, there has been a surge in bookings by travelers from abroad," he told Anadolu Agency.

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Mt. Yıldız Ski Center becomes a popular winter tourism spot

For Altun, the center's attractive facilities and its appealing packages have been key to its success.

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Mt. Yıldız Ski Center becomes a popular winter tourism spot

"Apart from our seven ski runs, we have a hotel with 220 rooms and various other social facilities that give our guests an array of entertainment options," he said.

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Mt. Yıldız Ski Center becomes a popular winter tourism spot

Expansion is on the cards, he added, with plans to build some 200 more bungalows and keep the center open throughout the year.

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Mt. Yıldız Ski Center becomes a popular winter tourism spot

Three football fields will also be set up for teams to use as pre-season training venues, Altun said.

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Mt. Yıldız Ski Center becomes a popular winter tourism spot