Bank of Communications Yaoxue Ice and Snow World, also known as Shanghai Yaoxue Ice and Snow World, is located beside Dishui Lake in the Lingang New Area of Pudong New District, Shanghai. It is one of the leading indoor ice and snow themed resort complexes with complete supporting facilities in China, and also a core landmark in the cultural and tourism sector of Lingang New Area. With the core feature of "one-stop ice and snow vacation experience", the scenic area breaks the restrictions of seasons and regions, integrating professional ice and snow sports, family leisure and entertainment, and immersive ice and snow landscapes. It not only meets the training needs of professional skiing enthusiasts, but also allows ordinary tourists to experience the unique charm of ice and snow in northern China. The total construction area of the scenic area is about 220,000 square meters, among which the construction area of the core ice and snow themed venue is about 100,000 square meters, and the overall floor area is about 180,000 square meters. The ice and snow coverage area in the venue is about 30,000 square meters, which can accommodate thousands of tourists to carry out various ice and snow experience projects at the same time. The architectural design of the scenic area combines modern simplicity with ice and snow aesthetics. The appearance of the main building is inspired by "ice crystals", with smooth and transparent lines. The interior is equipped with multiple business formats such as ski runs, ice and snow parks, themed hotels, and characteristic catering blocks, making it a comprehensive cultural and tourism destination integrating sports, leisure, vacation and consumption.
Historical and Cultural Background
The launch of Bank of Communications Yaoxue Ice and Snow World is closely related to the cultural and tourism industry layout of Shanghai Lingang New Area. As a national strategic bearing area, Lingang New Area is vigorously promoting the integrated development of culture and tourism while developing high-end manufacturing industry, filling the gap of large-scale indoor ice and snow vacation projects in Shanghai. Yaoxue Ice and Snow World is a key project under this layout. Sponsored by Bank of Communications through strategic cooperation, the project relies on Yaoxue Group's professional experience in the operation and venue construction of ice and snow cultural tourism projects. After years of preparation and construction, it was officially opened to the public in 2024, becoming a new benchmark for the cultural and tourism industry in Shanghai and even the Yangtze River Delta region.
From the perspective of ice and snow culture dissemination, Bank of Communications Yaoxue Ice and Snow World undertakes the important mission of promoting ice and snow sports and popularizing ice and snow culture. With the successful holding of the Beijing Winter Olympics, the upsurge of ice and snow sports in China has continued to heat up, and the goal of "engaging 300 million people in ice and snow sports" has been gradually realized. However, Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta region are located in the subtropical zone and lack natural ice and snow resources. The completion of Yaoxue Ice and Snow World provides a convenient channel for people in the Yangtze River Delta to experience ice and snow, allowing people in southern China to enjoy the fun of ice and snow sports without traveling far to northern China. At the same time, it also provides high-quality venues for youth ice and snow sports training and professional ice and snow athlete training, promoting the integrated innovation of ice and snow culture with Jiangnan water town culture and Shanghai-style culture, and enriching the connotation and form of regional cultural tourism.
Main Attractions
Professional Skiing Area
The Professional Skiing Area is one of the core attractions of Bank of Communications Yaoxue Ice and Snow World, covering an area of about 12,000 square meters. The venue has built a group of ski runs meeting international standards, with a total of 5 ski runs of different difficulty levels, corresponding to primary, intermediate, advanced and professional competitive levels respectively. Among them, the primary ski run is about 200 meters long with a gentle slope, suitable for beginners to practice basic skiing skills; the intermediate ski run is about 300 meters long with a slope of about 12 degrees, suitable for tourists with certain skiing experience to improve their skiing skills; the advanced ski run is about 400 meters long with a maximum slope of about 25 degrees, equipped with professional safety protection facilities on both sides to meet the challenge needs of senior skiing enthusiasts; in addition, there are two professional competitive ski runs, each about 500 meters long, which can host small-scale ice and snow skiing events and are also open to tourists with professional skiing qualifications. The skiing area is equipped with advanced transportation equipment such as magic carpets and cable cars, which can transport about 2,000 tourists per hour. Meanwhile, it has a professional ski instructor team, providing various teaching services such as one-on-one tutoring and small-class teaching to meet the learning needs of different tourists.
Fantasy Ice and Snow Park
Fantasy Ice and Snow Park is an immersive ice and snow leisure area designed for family tourists, children and non-skiing enthusiasts, covering an area of about 8,000 square meters. The indoor constant temperature is kept at about -5℃, with high-quality artificial snowfall covering the whole area, creating a strong winter atmosphere in northern China. The park has multiple themed sections, including ice and snow castle complex, ice sculpture art exhibition, snow parent-child amusement area, ice and snow slides, etc. Among them, the ice and snow castle complex is modeled after European castles, built with transparent ice and colored ice, with the tallest castle about 10 meters high. The castle has interesting projects such as ice sculpture labyrinths and ice bumper cars; the ice sculpture art exhibition brings together works by well-known domestic ice sculpture artists, covering various themes such as cartoon characters, urban landmarks and mythological stories, with a total of more than 100 works, which will be updated according to seasons and festivals; the snow parent-child amusement area is equipped with interactive parent-child equipment such as snow zorb balls, snow tanks and snow excavators, suitable for parents and children to participate together and enhance parent-child relationship; there are 6 ice and snow slides, with lengths ranging from 50 meters to 100 meters, and gentle and safe slopes. Tourists can slide down on inflatable rings and feel the fun of ice and snow sliding. In addition, the park has an ice and snow restaurant, providing warm food such as hot drinks, oden and roasted sweet potatoes, allowing tourists to replenish energy while experiencing the fun of ice and snow.
Ice and Snow Themed Hotel
Ice and Snow Themed Hotel is a supporting accommodation attraction of Bank of Communications Yaoxue Ice and Snow World, with a construction area of about 50,000 square meters and about 300 guest rooms, covering various room types such as standard rooms, king-size rooms, family suites and parent-child themed suites, which can meet the accommodation needs of different tourist groups. The overall design style of the hotel adopts the ice and snow theme. From the lobby to the guest rooms, and from the public areas to the leisure facilities, a large number of ice and snow elements are integrated. The lobby is equipped with giant ice sculpture chandeliers and snow landscape walls. The guest rooms are furnished with ice and snow themed bedding, ornaments and murals. Some parent-child themed suites are also equipped with children's exclusive amusement areas and ice and snow slides and other characteristic facilities, allowing tourists to be fully immersed in the ice and snow vacation atmosphere. The hotel has complete supporting facilities, including themed restaurants, fitness centers, indoor heated swimming pools, children's parks, business centers, etc. Among them, the themed restaurant can accommodate about 500 people for dining at the same time, providing Chinese and Western buffet breakfast and ice and snow themed special meals; the fitness center is equipped with complete fitness equipment to meet the daily fitness needs of tourists; the water temperature of the indoor heated swimming pool is kept at about 28℃, with leisure lounge chairs around, suitable for tourists to relax after skiing and playing. In addition, the hotel provides exclusive "ski package" services. Hotel guests can enjoy a number of benefits such as ski ticket discounts, priority admission and free rental of ski equipment, providing tourists with a one-stop ice and snow vacation experience.
Ice and Snow Featured Catering Block
Ice and Snow Featured Catering Block is located on the first floor of the core venue of Bank of Communications Yaoxue Ice and Snow World, covering an area of about 3,000 square meters. It brings together about 20 catering merchants of different types, covering various categories such as characteristic Chinese food, Western-style light meals, internet-famous snacks, desserts and drinks, which can meet the dietary tastes of different tourists. The overall design style of the block adopts a retro ice and snow town style. The shop facades on both sides of the street integrate ice and snow, wooden houses and other elements. The ground is paved with simulated snow, and the top is equipped with artificial snowfall devices, which snow regularly every hour, creating a warm and romantic ice and snow town atmosphere. Among them, the characteristic catering merchants include northern-style special foods such as Northeast iron pot stew and old Beijing copper pot shabu-shabu, allowing tourists to taste authentic northern flavors while experiencing the ice and snow atmosphere; Western-style light meal merchants provide classic meals such as hamburgers, pizzas and pasta to meet the dietary needs of young tourists and children; internet-famous snack merchants cover popular snacks such as sausages, stinky tofu and octopus balls, and there are also a number of dessert and drink shops providing milk tea, coffee, ice cream, dessert cakes, etc. Among them, ice and snow themed ice cream is a characteristic item of the block, which is deeply loved by tourists. The catering block has a large number of leisure dining seats, and also has a small stage. During holidays, ice and snow themed cultural performances will be held, allowing tourists to enjoy rich audio-visual experience while dining.
Recommended Tour Routes
Bank of Communications Yaoxue Ice and Snow World recommends two classic tour routes, namely "One-day Skiing Fun Route" and "Family Parent-Child Leisure Route", to meet the travel needs of different tourists. One-day Skiing Fun Route: Arrive at the scenic area at 9:00 a.m., go to the tourist center to handle ticketing first, then go to the ski equipment rental area to collect ski suits, skis, ski boots and other equipment (about 30 minutes). Enter the primary ski run of the Professional Skiing Area at 9:30 a.m. to practice basic skiing skills and get familiar with skiing techniques (about 2 hours). Go to the Ice and Snow Featured Catering Block for dining at 11:30 a.m. to replenish energy (about 1 hour). Enter the intermediate ski run at 12:30 p.m. to improve skiing skills and carry out advanced practice (about 2 hours). Take a short rest at 2:30 p.m., go to the advanced ski run of the skiing area (for those with corresponding foundation) to challenge, or participate in interesting skiing activities in the skiing area (about 2 hours). Return to the equipment rental area to return the ski equipment at 4:30 p.m., then go to the Fantasy Ice and Snow Park to experience projects such as ice and snow castles and ice sculpture art exhibitions, and feel the leisure fun of ice and snow (about 1.5 hours). End the day's tour and leave the scenic area at 6:00 p.m.
Family Parent-Child Leisure Route: Arrive at the scenic area at 10:00 a.m., go directly to the Fantasy Ice and Snow Park after handling ticketing. First experience parent-child interactive projects such as snow zorb balls and snow tanks in the snow parent-child amusement area to enhance parent-child interaction (about 2 hours). Go to the themed restaurant of the Ice and Snow Themed Hotel for dining at 12:00 p.m. to enjoy a warm meal (about 1 hour). Return to the Fantasy Ice and Snow Park at 1:00 p.m. to visit the ice sculpture art exhibition, check in at the ice and snow castles and experience the ice and snow slides (about 2 hours). Go to the Ice and Snow Featured Catering Block at 3:00 p.m. to buy internet-famous snacks and warm drinks, then enjoy ice and snow themed cultural performances in the block (about 1 hour). Go to the primary ski run of the Professional Skiing Area at 4:00 p.m., collect children's special ski equipment, and carry out simple skiing experience under the guidance of instructors (about 1.5 hours). Return the equipment at 5:30 p.m. You can choose to check in at the Ice and Snow Themed Hotel to continue enjoying the night ice and snow vacation atmosphere, or end the tour and leave the scenic area.
Travel Tips
- It is recommended to book tickets 1-3 days in advance through the official WeChat public account of the scenic area or online travel platforms. You can enjoy a more favorable price than buying tickets on site, and avoid wasting time queuing to buy tickets on site. Tickets are in short supply during holidays, so it is recommended to book as early as possible.
- The constant temperature of the ice and snow area in the scenic area is between -5℃ and 0℃. It is recommended that tourists bring their own warm clothes, such as thick sweaters, down jackets, scarves, gloves, hats, etc. Especially for children, the elderly and people with weak constitutions, they can carry additional warm babies to take good warm-keeping measures.
- Skiing is a high-risk sport. It is recommended that tourists carefully read the skiing safety instructions before participating in skiing. Beginners are better to hire professional ski instructors for guidance, and avoid entering advanced or competitive ski runs without permission to prevent safety accidents.
- For parent-child tourists, it is recommended to bring children's special waterproof gloves and snow boots to avoid their hands and feet getting damp and cold. At the same time, you can bring some children's favorite snacks and thermos cups to facilitate replenishing energy and warm water for children during the tour.
- The recommended tour duration is 1 day (pure fun) or 2 days and 1 night (including accommodation). A 2-day and 1-night tour allows you to better experience various projects in the scenic area, avoid a too tight schedule, and also enjoy the exclusive benefits of the Ice and Snow Themed Hotel.
- The ice sculptures, ice and snow castles and other facilities in the ice and snow park are relatively fragile. It is recommended that tourists do not touch or climb them at will to avoid damaging the facilities and also prevent themselves from being injured.
- It is recommended to have meals during off-peak hours. The dining peak of the scenic area is concentrated between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. You can choose to go to the catering block or themed restaurant for dining before 11:30 a.m. or after 1:30 p.m. to reduce the waiting time in line.
- For tourists who want to take beautiful ice and snow photos, it is recommended to bring a camera (with anti-fog and anti-freezing protection), wear brightly colored clothes, and take photos in areas such as ice and snow castles and ice sculpture art exhibitions to take photos with a strong sense of atmosphere.
Notes
- The ground of the ice and snow area in the scenic area is relatively slippery. Tourists need to slow down when walking and be careful of slipping, especially the elderly, children and tourists wearing high heels, who should pay more attention to walking safety.
- When renting ski equipment, you need to pay a certain amount of deposit. The deposit will be fully refunded if the equipment is returned without damage. Tourists need to properly keep the rental vouchers and equipment to avoid loss or damage.
- It is prohibited to bring flammable and explosive items, sharp weapons and pets (except guide dogs) into the core venue of the scenic area. Smoking and littering in the ice and snow area are prohibited to jointly maintain the environment of the scenic area.
- When children participate in various ice and snow projects, they must be accompanied by adults throughout the process and are not allowed to act alone to avoid accidents such as getting lost or injured. There are multiple tourist service points in the scenic area. If a child gets lost, you can go to the service point for help.
- The artificial snowfall, ice sculptures and other facilities in the scenic area are sensitive to temperature. In case of extreme weather or equipment maintenance, some projects may be temporarily closed. Tourists can pay attention to the official announcement of the scenic area in advance to learn about the opening status of the projects.
- Patients with diseases that are not suitable for activities in low-temperature environments, such as hypertension, heart disease, asthma and a history of frostbite, are not recommended to enter the core ice and snow area to avoid causing physical discomfort.
- When returning ski equipment, tourists need to ensure that the equipment is clean and undamaged. If the equipment is damaged due to improper personal use, corresponding compensation shall be made in accordance with the regulations of the scenic area.
- Except for tickets, other consumption in the scenic area, such as ski instructors, catering, commodity purchase and hotel accommodation, are all self-funded items. Tourists can reasonably plan their consumption budget according to their own needs.
Transportation
- Public Transportation - Metro: You can take Shanghai Metro Line 16 to Dishui Lake Station (Exit 3). After exiting the station, transfer to Lingang New Area Bus Line 1043, take 3 stops to Yaoxue Ice and Snow World Station, and walk about 500 meters to the entrance of the scenic area. The whole journey takes about 1.5-2 hours (varying according to different departure places).
- Public Transportation - Bus: From downtown Shanghai, you can take bus lines such as Longgang Express Line and Pudong Line 33 directly to the vicinity of Dishui Lake in Lingang New Area, then transfer to Lingang regional bus lines 1043 and 1096 to Yaoxue Ice and Snow World Station, and walk to the scenic area.
- Self-driving: Depart from downtown Shanghai, you can go to Lingang New Area via Shanghai-Luwan Expressway (S2) and Shenjiahu Expressway (S3). Search for "Bank of Communications Yaoxue Ice and Snow World" on the navigation. There is a special parking lot in the scenic area.
- Online Car-hailing/Taxi: From downtown Shanghai to the scenic area, you can directly reach the entrance of the scenic area, which is convenient and fast.
Opening Hours
Off-peak opening is implemented to facilitate tourists to visit at different times. On working days (Monday to Friday), the opening hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Among them, the admission time to the Professional Skiing Area is from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., admission stops at 4:00 p.m., and the area closes for cleaning at 5:00 p.m.; the admission time to the Fantasy Ice and Snow Park is from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., admission stops at 5:00 p.m., and the park closes for cleaning at 6:00 p.m.; the opening hours of the Ice and Snow Featured Catering Block are from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; the Ice and Snow Themed Hotel is open 24 hours a day, with check-in time at 2:00 p.m. and check-out time at 12:00 p.m. On holidays (Saturday, Sunday and national legal holidays, including New Year's Day, Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day), the opening hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Among them, the admission time to the Professional Skiing Area is from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., admission stops at 5:30 p.m., and the area closes for cleaning at 6:30 p.m.; the admission time to the Fantasy Ice and Snow Park is from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., admission stops at 7:00 p.m., and the park closes for cleaning at 8:00 p.m.; the opening hours of the Ice and Snow Featured Catering Block are from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; the Ice and Snow Themed Hotel is still open 24 hours a day, with the same check-in and check-out time.
Tickets
Tickets start from 200 yuan per person. There are many types of tickets, please buy according to your needs. You can search for the official service account "上海耀雪冰雪世界" on WeChat to get the latest updates or book tickets online.
Online Booking
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