Shenzhen Indoor Ice Rinks 2026: Real Ice All Year Round, Even When It Rains
Shenzhen summers are hot and rain is frequent, so if you're looking for an activity that isn't affected by the weather, an indoor real-ice rink is a great choice. Most of Shenzhen's real-ice rinks are located inside large shopping malls or theme parks, with strong air conditioning and easy metro access — some are even professional rinks that meet Olympic standards. Below is a roundup of the 6 rinks most commonly visited by travellers, covering Luohu, Nanshan, Futian, Bao'an and Longgang, with prices and transport listed clearly in one go.
A quick note: most real-ice rinks require thick socks and offer skate rental, and some have coaching courses; weekends get crowded, so go early or pick a weekday if you want a smooth session.
Luohu District | Ice Rink in MixC Phase 1 (冰紛萬象滑冰場)
Ice Rink in MixC Phase 1 is a long-established top-tier real-ice rink in Shenzhen. Open since 2005, it is one of the commercial real-ice rinks in Shenzhen that meets Olympic standards and is hugely popular with travellers. The venue covers about 3,600 square metres in total, of which the ice surface is about 1,800 square metres and over 15 metres high; the ice is resurfaced every two hours, and there is a professional coaching team.
- Address: Room 488, 4/F, MixC Phase 1, 1881 Bao'an South Road, Luohu District
- Transport: Shenzhen Metro Line 1/2, Grand Theatre Station Exit F, about a 3-minute walk
- Opening hours: 10:30–22:00 (open all year round; subject to on-site arrangements)
- Pricing: Single 3-hour ticket about ¥120, including skates and protective gear
Nanshan District | Window of the World "Alps Ice & Snow World" (阿爾卑斯冰雪世界)
The Alps Ice & Snow World inside Window of the World is split into two main venues: one is a snow-play and skiing area of over 40,000 square feet, and the other is a skating rink of about 20,000 square feet. The ski area has a slope about 70 metres long and about 20 metres high, suitable from beginner to advanced levels.
- Address: 9037 Shennan Boulevard, Nanshan District (inside Window of the World)
- Transport: Shenzhen Metro Line 1, Window of the World Station Exit J
- Opening hours: Park roughly 09:00–22:30
- Pricing: Window of the World adult full-day ticket about ¥220, evening ticket about ¥100; the Ice & Snow World is a separately charged attraction inside the park (subject to on-site arrangements)
Futian District | WonderMeet (玩美攻略) at Century Plaza
WonderMeet spans three floors and nearly 10,000 square metres. The 2nd floor has a real-ice skating rink, and the same ticket also lets you play bowling, archery, pottery, oil painting and more — one ticket for unlimited all-day play, making it a hot spot for families and friends.
- Address: 1/F–3/F, Century Plaza, 3018 Shennan Middle Road, Futian District
- Transport: Shenzhen Metro Line 1, Huaqiang Road Station Exit B, direct access to the mall's B1
- Opening hours: 10:00–22:00
- Pricing: One ticket for unlimited play — about ¥268 on weekdays, about ¥298 on holidays, children's ticket about ¥168
Bao'an District | Qianhai Huafa Ice & Snow World (Snow Play Zone) (前海華發冰雪世界)
Huafa Ice & Snow World is one of the largest indoor ski resorts in the world, with professional ski runs and a snow-play zone. The snow-play zone has 14 facilities including snow karts, snow tubing lanes and a fantasy snow house, great for families and ski beginners. There isn't much pure skating here, but if you want to play in the snow, it's a one-stop solution.
- Address: Shajing South Ring Road, Shajing Subdistrict, Bao'an District
- Transport: Shenzhen Metro Line 20, Convention & Exhibition City Station Exit D, about a 5-minute walk
- Opening hours: Subject to official announcements (split into low/regular/peak season time slots)
- Pricing: Snow-play zone 2-hour ticket from ¥208 (low season); intermediate/advanced slope 4-hour ski ticket from ¥498
Futian District (Opening Soon) | ALIVAL "Pengwan International Ice Sports Centre" (鵬灣國際冰上中心)
ALIVAL, a new mall on the basement level of the Shenzhen Sports Centre, plans more than 100 shops. The highlight is the "Pengwan International Ice Sports Centre", a top-tier ice sports venue in South China, alongside a "HarmonyOS Smart Mobility User Centre" covering over 10,000 square metres. The project is expected to open in the second half of 2026 and will be Futian's newest ice venue once open.
- Address: Sungang West Road, Futian District (around the Shenzhen Sports Centre)
- Transport: Shenzhen Metro Line 14, Huangmugang Station, about a 7-minute walk; also accessible from Bagualing Station
- Status: Expected to open in the second half of 2026; details subject to official announcements
Longgang District | Party Day Sports Super Park (Party Day 運動超樂場)
Party Day covers over 10,000 square metres and has a real-snow ice rink, plus more than 50 other facilities such as go-karts, bowling, bumper cars and trampolines. Buy a full-day ticket for unlimited play with no time limit, and when you get tired there's a dining area and a live house.
- Address: 6/F, Wanda Plaza, Huanan Second Road, Pinghu Subdistrict, Longgang District
- Transport: Shenzhen Metro Line 10, Huanancheng Station Exit A (about a 10–15 minute walk)
- Opening hours: About 10:00–23:00
- Pricing: Weekdays single 2.5 hours from ¥168, unlimited time from ¥268; holidays from ¥198
Border Crossing Transport: How to Get There from Luohu / Futian / Shenzhen Bay
- Luohu Port: After crossing, connect to Shenzhen Metro Line 1, direct to Grand Theatre Station (Ice Rink in MixC Phase 1) and Huaqiang Road Station (WonderMeet).
- Futian Port: Connect to Line 4, then transfer at Convention & Exhibition Center Station or Children's Palace Station to Huaqiang Road, Convention & Exhibition City and other stations.
- Shenzhen Bay Port: Connect to Line 13, smoothest heading towards Bao'an; to Huafa Ice & Snow World by taxi or ride-hailing takes about 33 minutes.
Practical Tips
- Bring a pair of thick socks; renting skates on site usually requires an ID card or Home Return Permit as a deposit.
- For your first time, a 2–3 hour ticket is enough; if you want to learn, you can add a coaching lesson, usually charged separately.
- Weekend afternoons are the most crowded; for a relaxed session, pick a weekday morning or an evening slot.
- The rink is kept cold, so remember to bring a jacket for when you head back out to the mall.
- Opening hours and ticket prices are adjusted by season and events; always check official announcements before you go.
Three Ports Quick Reference + Price Overview Table
The six venues above are spread across Luohu, Futian, Nanshan, Longgang and Bao'an. Below is a table listing prices and how to get there, plus the smoothest venue from each of the three ports:
- Window of the World "Alps Ice & Snow World" (Nanshan): Inside the Window of the World park, with an indoor real-ice rink of about 2,400 square metres and a snow-play area of about 4,000 square metres where you can ride snow tubes and play in the snow. Window of the World main gate ticket ¥220 (open roughly 09:00–21:30); the Ice & Snow World charges separately, with prices subject to the park's latest announcements. Transport = Metro Line 1/2 "Window of the World Station" Exit H, direct; from Shenzhen Bay Port take Line 13 and transfer to Line 1, about 25 minutes.
- WonderMeet (Futian): Inside Century Plaza, covering nearly 10,000 square metres across three floors with about 100 games, and a skating rink on the 2nd floor; adults ¥268 on weekdays, ¥298 on holidays, children ¥168, evening ticket (19:00–22:00) ¥168, one ticket for unlimited play. Address: Century Plaza, 3018 Shennan Middle Road, Futian District; Metro Line 1/6 "Science Museum Station". From Futian Port take Line 4 and transfer to Line 1, about 20 minutes.
- Joy Real Ice Skating Rink (Longgang): 4/F, COCO Park Shopping Centre, 666 Ainan Road, Longcheng Subdistrict, Longgang District; an indoor real-ice rink with snow machines and lighting/sound systems; great for those around Longgang and Pingshan. Transport = transfer around Metro Line 3 "Universiade Station"; using Amap navigation is recommended.
- Qianhai Huafa Ice & Snow World (Bao'an): Shajing South Ring Road, Bao'an District, with a total area of about 43 hectares; the snow-play zone has about 14 facilities (snow karts, snow tubing lanes, fantasy snow house, etc.), snow-play tickets from ¥208. Transport = Metro Line 20 "Convention & Exhibition City Station" Exit D, about a 5-minute walk; from Shenzhen Bay Port it takes about 40–60 minutes.
- Kalu Ice & Snow World (Longhua Mission Hills): Mission Hills Eco Sports Commune, 15 Golf Avenue, Longhua District; the venue is kept at -3°C to -5°C, with morning/afternoon/evening/night sessions (about 10:00–20:00), and has ski runs and a snow-play zone. Transport = Metro Line 4 "Mission Hills Station" Exit A.
A quick note: most real-ice rinks require you to bring or rent gloves (some don't allow jeans on the ice), and skate rental is usually included in the ticket. To save time, buy your ticket in advance on Meituan/Dianping — queuing on site to swap skates often takes more than half an hour. Match the three ports: Luohu Port → WonderMeet in Futian (20 minutes by metro); Futian Port → Window of the World (Line 4 transfer to Line 1); Shenzhen Bay Port → Qianhai Huafa Ice & Snow World (Line 20, Convention & Exhibition City Station). Ticket prices and time slots for each venue are subject to the latest official announcements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which real-ice rink in Shenzhen is closest to Luohu Port?
Ice Rink in MixC Phase 1, on the 4th floor of MixC Phase 1 in Luohu. From Luohu Port take Metro Line 1 to Grand Theatre Station Exit F, about a 3-minute walk.
Roughly how much does it cost to go ice skating alone in Shenzhen?
Ice Rink in MixC Phase 1 is about ¥120 for a single 3-hour session (including skates and protective gear); WonderMeet is about ¥268 for unlimited play on weekdays; Huafa Ice & Snow World's snow-play zone is from ¥208 for 2 hours.
Where can I go if I don't know how to skate?
For a pure experience, choose WonderMeet or Party Day, which have support aids and other facilities; to learn properly, choose Ice Rink in MixC Phase 1, which has a professional coaching team.
Are there any new ice rinks opening in 2026?
ALIVAL in Futian at the Shenzhen Sports Centre will have the "Pengwan International Ice Sports Centre", expected to open in the second half of 2026; opening details are subject to official announcements.

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