Shenyang International Ice and Snow Festival

沈阳国际冰雪节

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UniqueShenyang
DatesDates TBACheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forUnusual spectacle, playful rulesUnlike sculpture-only ice festivals
Language["zh-Hans"]Currency: CNY
CategoryUniqueFestival type
The story

Shenyang International Ice and Snow Festival in Shenyang

Shenyang's winter festival at Qipanshan combines an illuminated ice and snow sculpture park, an entertainment zone of snow-based rides, and an alpine skiing area in one site, running for up to a month each winter as a more compact, city-adjacent alternative to the larger ice festivals further north.

Qipanshan, a scenic hill area in the northeast of Shenyang, turns into an ice and snow park each winter for a festival first held in 1993, making it one of the longer-running winter tourism events in China's northeast outside Harbin.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Unlike sculpture-only ice festivals, Qipanshan combines three distinct functional zones — sculpture viewing, entertainment rides and an actual working ski slope — inside one accessible scenic area a short trip from central Shenyang

02

The mystery stays covered

First held in 1993, it predates many of the newer ice-tourism developments across northeast China and has kept a fixed home at Qipanshan rather than rebuilding on river ice each year, giving it a more permanent physical footprint than temporary riverside ice cities

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Shenyang International Ice and Snow Festival is documented as a recurring unique festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Shenyang, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

Unlike sculpture-only ice festivals, Qipanshan combines three distinct functional zones — sculpture viewing, entertainment rides and an actual working...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

For Shenyang International Ice and Snow Festival, plan transport around the exact Shenyang venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Full winter layering is essential — insulated boots, thermal base layers, a windproof outer shell, and warm gloves, since large parts of the visit are spent standing outdoors in sub-zero...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Shenyang International Ice and Snow Festival, stay near the part of Shenyang you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["zh-Hans"] · CNY

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map41.79 N, 123.43 EOpen in Google Maps

Shenyang, Liaoning, China

Nearest airportSHE — Shenyang Taoxian
TransportFor Shenyang International Ice and Snow Festival, plan transport around the exact Shenyang venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Shenyang International Ice and Snow Festival, stay near the part of Shenyang you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Shenyang via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Shenyang, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for festival season.Compare faresFestival gearFull winter layering is essential — insulated boots, thermal base layers, a windproof outer shell, and warm gloves, since large parts of the visit are spent standing outdoors in sub-zero temperatures, especially for evening sculpture viewing when temperatures drop further.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for China and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Shenyang International Ice and Snow Festival?

Shenyang International Ice and Snow Festival is listed for Multiple months. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Shenyang International Ice and Snow Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Shenyang, China. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Shenyang, Liaoning, China

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLshenyang.gov.cn
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA
Source statusOfficial source linked
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