China: Indoor ski resort heats up in summer in S China.

Storyline Indoor ski resort heats up in summer in S China It may be summer outside, but inside the largest snow and ice facility in the world, it's a winter wonderland. The Shenzhen Qianhai Snow World is as big as 11 football fields and features a slope measuring 25 stories high. Guests can ski, skate, sled…. Or shop. There are stores selling gear, and restaurants for snacks. Since opening in 2025, it's been a mecca for tourists and winter sports enthusiasts of all levels. Skiing Enthusiast: "I come from Hong Kong. Skiing here in the summer is pretty good, because it's so refreshing." Elementary school student: "This is my first time coming to here. My favorite is the mountaintop slide. It's so much fun!" Currently, the center is experiencing an increase "off-season skiing" especially in tourists from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Yan Ping, Executive Director, Shenzhen Huafa Snow and Ice Sports Co., Ltd.: "We hold different activities during the summer peak season. During this period, visitor flow is expected to increase by 20 to 25 percent." Data shows that it's already attracted more than 1.1 million since opening last Fall. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]