Southern China's tech hub Shenzhen has unveiled a groundbreaking addition to its urban landscape: the world's largest indoor ski resort. Spanning an area equivalent to 50 football fields, the frost-covered complex features year-round slopes reaching -3°C (26°F), creating an alpine experience in the subtropical Pearl River Delta region.
The facility's opening marks a strategic push to develop winter sports infrastructure following the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. With three graded runs up to 440 meters long and a 66-meter vertical drop, the resort aims to cultivate skiing culture among southern China's residents while attracting international tourists. Industry analysts note the project could stimulate regional economic growth through sports tourism and equipment manufacturing partnerships.
For business observers, the development highlights Shenzhen's continued transformation from manufacturing center to diversified leisure destination. Environmental engineers emphasize the resort's use of advanced refrigeration systems designed to minimize energy consumption – a critical consideration given China's carbon neutrality commitments.
