Tourists learn to ski at the Guangzhou Sunac Land Bonski in this Oct. 23, 2023 file photo.Xinhua
The Alps Ice and Snow World in Window of the World. File photo
The Lehomes ice and snow park in Bao’an District. File photo
Instead of sitting in an air-conditioned room to binge-watch shows and movies, those who struggle with the summer heat actually have an alternative option: having fun with ice and snow. In this guide, we present nearby destinations where you can enjoy yourself while keeping cool.
Karoo Ice and Snow World
Situated in the Mission Hills Sports & Eco Park in Longhua District, Karoo Ice and Snow World is a must-visit destination for winter sports enthusiasts since its opening in March 2023.
Covering an area of 12,000 square meters, the ice and snow park features an indoor ski hall, an ice-skating hall and a comprehensive service hall.
With a unique design resembling two white capsules, the park features replicas of world famous landmarks such as the Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory in Switzerland, St. Mark’s Bell Tower in Italy’s Venice, and Hunter House in Finland, creating a fairy tale village. Visitors will encounter Kaka and Lulu, the adorable mascots, upon entering the park.
The indoor ski hall boasts an expansive ski track measuring 100 meters in length and 20 meters in width, with a starting platform at 10 meters high, accessible via an electric “magic carpet.” The temperature is consistently maintained between minus 3 and minus 5 degrees Celsius. In addition to skiing, the resort features various ice and snow activities for recreation.
The 4,000-square-meter skating hall features an impressive 1,560 square meters of ice surface that meets the competition requirements of National Hockey League (NHL) in North America. Equipped with large LED screens and a state-of-the-art audio system, the venue can host professional training and competitions of ice hockey, figure skating and speed skating.
There are service centers, medical rooms, changing rooms, catering service areas, souvenir shops and ski classrooms in the comprehensive service hall.
Add: Mission Hills Ecological Sports Park, No. 15 Golf Avenue, Longhua District
Metro: Line 4 to Mission Hills Station, Exit A
Alps Ice and Snow World, Window of the World
Housed in a giant glass structure at the Window of the World theme park in Nanshan District, the Alps Ice and Snow World is one of the first venues in Shenzhen that offer ice and snow activities for recreation, welcoming visitors since its opening in 2000.
The ice and snow park features a 2,400-square-meter ice skating rink and a 4,000-square-meter snow play hall that includes an ultra-long ice slide. Visitors can indulge in winter fun at attractions like the Nordic Snow town, the King’s Castle and the Ice Carriage.
Add: 9037 Shennan Boulevard, OCT, Nanshan District
Metro: Line 1 or 2 to Window of the World Station, Exits I, J, or K
Fantasy Ice World
Located in the Dalang commercial center in Longhua District, Fantasy Ice World is an ice-themed indoor facility for children. There are ice sculptures, ice slides and bumper cars on the ice. Costumes such as those worn by Elsa from Disney’s “Frozen” can be rent for a fee at the venue, so that the young ones will return home with a photo of themselves as a souvenir.
Remember to bring your own warm clothing, scarf and gloves when visiting the ice park, where the temperature is maintained at minus 12 degrees Celsius.
Add: 4/F, Building 7, Dalang Commercial Center, Longhua District
Metro: Line 6 to Yangtai Mountain East Station, Exit A
Four Seasons Ice and Snow Park
If you are seeking a thrilling snow adventure to escape the sweltering summer heat, don’t miss the Four Seasons Ice and Snow Park in eastern Shenzhen. With its stunning ice sculptures and artificial snowflakes, the park creates the enchanting atmosphere of a snowy town in northern Europe. Featuring a variety of ice and snow-themed activities, such as glacier slides and bumper cars on ice, the park is a cool summer destination for children.
Add: 3/F, Building 1, Shenzhen Tea Expo Park, Longgang District
Metro: Line 3 to Henggang Station, then take a taxi to the park
Lehomes ice and snow park
The recreational facilities at Lehomes are particularly family-friendly, especially for small children, featuring attractions such as snow merry-go-round, a snowy train and a ropeway.
Add: 4/F Haiya Mega Mall, Jian’an 1st Road, Xin’an Subdistrict, Bao’an District
Metro: Line 12 to Xin’an Park Station, Exit C1
In addition to the ice and snow amusement parks, the ice skating rinks in shopping malls and commercial complexes are also worth exploring. There are:
The MixC on Bao’an South Road in Luohu District (Metro Line 1 or 2 to Grand Theater Station, Exit F);
The UniWorld shopping complex in Longhua District (Metro Line 4 to Longhua Station, Exit A);
The MH Mall Shenzhen in Longhua District (Metro Line 4 to Mission Hills Station, Exit C).
Guangzhou Sunac Land Bonski
In the neighboring city of Guangzhou is a 50,000-square-meter ski resort that promises to satisfy your winter sports cravings.
This largest indoor snow and ice-themed park in southern China can accommodate 6,000 visitors. It boasts high-quality snow and world-class indoor skiing facilities, providing an extraordinary experience for all guests.
The beginners’ slope is always the most crowded, packed with skiers lined up tip to tip.
The ski resort features three other slopes designed for junior, intermediate and advanced-level skiers respectively, each measuring 460 meters long and 50 meters wide.
Exciting snow activities are available in the snow recreation area, including snow tubing, bumper cars on ice, ice bicycles and an adventure trail.
If you are looking to a family-friendly atmosphere in the snow, head to the Colorful Ice World where stunning ice sculptures illuminated by colorful lights create a magnificent winter wonderland.
Add: 78 Fenghuang North Road, Huadu District, Guangzhou
Guangzhou Zhujiang World Real Ice Curling Hall
Guangzhou is also home to the first real ice curling hall in South China. As the first of its kind in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to meet international standards, the curling hall features three competition-standard tracks, equipped with state-of-the-art curling technology and facilities, alongside a team of professional curling coaches.
The hall accommodates a variety of needs, including competitions, professional training, corporate team-building events, family fun activities, as well as leisure pursuits.
Add: Hall 3 of Guangzhou Stadium, Baiyun District, Guangzhou
