Winter is warm in Guangzhou, but it doesn't mean you can't have fun with snow and ice like people in the north have. Here we recommend some of the skiing and skating venues in or near the city to make up for most of the snow fun lost in the subtropical area.

Glacier Bay Skating Rink

In operation for over 10 years, Glacier Bay Skating Rink is the most frequented rink in Guangzhou. Put on a pair of skates provided at the rink and start skating amid artificial snowflakes and the mood-lifting lights and acoustic effects.

Novices are often told to pluck up and learn from trials and tumbles instead of holding to the handrail around the rink and struggling to make a step. Everyone knows they will make mistakes in the process of learning, but still, it takes courage to get into the rink and start learning and tumbling. But, don't worry, one of the coaches there will pull you up when you stumble.

Note: Better take someone who knows skating to hold your hand and teach you. Avoid public holidays because it could be crowded there. There will be quite a few spectators outside the rink.

Tickets: 80 yuan per person for two hours; 138 yuan for two persons for two hours (it will be cheaper if you purchase on a third-party consumer website like dianping.com)
Address: 5/F, Grandview Mall, Tiyu Donglu体育东路正佳广场5楼中庭(近体育中心)
Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m.