As the chill of winter envelops Shanghai, the city comes alive with a variety of ice skating activities, offering a delightful escape into a frosty world of wonder. 

Panlong Tiandi Ice Paradise attracts visitors with its comprehensive array of ice skating gear, ensuring a seamless experience for beginners and aficionados alike. 

Adding to the allure, intermittent snowfall transports guests into a wintery reverie, evoking the ambiance of a northern wonderland. After reveling in the icy atmosphere, patrons can replenish their energy with delectable local delicacies from nearby food trucks while also enjoying up-close encounters with adorable animals.

As night descends, the entire venue will come alive with a dreamlike spectacle, adorned with handcrafted, vibrant dragon lanterns, creating a mesmerizing display of light and color.

Address: No 8, Lane 123, Panding Road, Qingpu district

Time: Now until Feb 24, 2024

Hours: Daily, 11 am – 8 pm

Moving on to Dream World, this winter wonderland offers the joys of a northern winter without leaving Shanghai. 

You can immerse yourself in a fantastical realm of ice and snow, encountering a world of pristine white and experiencing the life of the Inuit people in the Arctic House.

The venue also boasts an 80-meter-long, 8-meter-high ice slide reminiscent of a "roller coaster on ice" as well as bumper cars on ice, snow tubing, curling battles, and more.

In addition, visitors to Dream World can partake in activities such as skiing and ice hockey, with professional instructors offering basic training in indoor and cross-country skiing, while the newly built ice rink provides the perfect setting for ice hockey training and curling, presenting a dual challenge to both physical and mental prowess.

Address: No 6200, Middle Jiasong Road, Qingpu district 

Finally, ICE FAMILY, nestled within the vibrant UNI Vanke Mall, invites skating enthusiasts to revel in the joy of gliding on a genuine ice surface, accommodating up to 80 skaters at a time. 

The venue provides free ice skates, helmets, elbow pads, and knee pads. ICE FAMILY also introduces the assistance of Bobby, a tool that aids novice skaters in maintaining balance and maneuvering with ease, allowing beginners to swiftly grasp the basics of skating and relish the pleasure of ice and snow.

Address: The first floor of UNI Vanke Mall (No. 66, Lane 2229, Songze Avenue, Qingpu district)

Hours: Daily, 10 am – 10 pm

These captivating ice skating destinations promise an unforgettable winter experience, offering a perfect blend of tradition, modernity, and pure frosty delight, inviting everyone to revel in the magic of the season.

Lace up your skates and prepare for an exhilarating ice adventure in Shanghai!

Source: "shanghaitourism" WeChat account