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Nanshan in China - a group of people skiing down a snow covered slope.
Nanshan in China - a group of people skiing down a snow covered slope.
Nanshan in China - a helicopter flying over a snow covered ski area.

Nanshan Overview

Nanshan Ski Resort, located in the vibrant city of Shenzhen, offers an extraordinary escape from the city's hot and humid climate, providing visitors with a refreshing, cold environment to indulge in winter sports and activities. A popular destination for skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing, the resort's accessibility and proximity to the border make it an easy-to-reach location for both locals and tourists.

The resort is situated within the renowned Window of the World park, known for its miniature replicas of global landmarks, enhancing the overall visitor experience with its diverse offerings. Despite its smaller size compared to some other resorts, Nanshan manages to maintain a fun and exciting atmosphere. The slopes, although not extensive, are perfectly suitable for beginners and those looking to improve their skiing skills. The resort's lesser crowd allows for more open space, making it an ideal learning environment.

Nanshan Ski Resort is equipped with rental facilities, where visitors can conveniently hire snowboarding and skiing equipment, as well as appropriate clothing. Although some reviews have noted that the equipment appears slightly aged, this does not seem to detract from the overall experience.

However, it is important to note that several projects within the resort have been cancelled due to business constraints, reducing the variety of activities available. Currently, only the snow slides remain operational. Despite these changes, the resort continues to attract visitors with its unique appeal and retains its charm, offering a memorable experience in the heart of Shenzhen.

Key insights

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Skiable Terrain

165
Total area of accessible ski terrain
Max: 12366 ac

Total Run Distance

8.0
A total distance of all the piste runs
Max: 600 km

Number of Lifts

22
Total quantity of operational lifts
Max: 165 total

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Terrain Difficulty

Beginner
54.0%
Intermediate
36.0%
Expert
10.0%
Measured independently from mapped ski runs — figures may differ from resort marketing. Terrain statistics are derived from OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.

Features

2 features available

Traditional Ski Resort

A classic ski resort with real snow

Night Skiing

Enjoy after-dark skiing operations

Frequently asked questions about Nanshan

Where is Nanshan?

Nanshan is a ski resort in Nanshan village, China, at coordinates 40.3300, 116.8600.

How many lifts does Nanshan have?

Nanshan has 22 lifts, serving 8 km of marked runs and 165 ac of skiable terrain.

How high is Nanshan?

Nanshan has a peak elevation of 253 m, a base elevation of 72 m and a vertical drop of 181 m.

How is Nanshan rated?

ShredIndex rates Nanshan 55.6 out of 100, based on catalogued resort data.

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165 ac

Skiable Terrain

8km

Total Run Distance

22total

Number of Lifts

253m

Peak Elevation

181m

Vertical Drop

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Best Time to Visit

10.1cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Peak: February (2.9cm)
2.4cm
Nov
1.9cm
Dec
1.2cm
Jan
2.9cm
Feb
1.9cm
Mar
0.7cm
Apr
Snow Season (Nov-Dec-Jan-Feb-Mar-Apr)
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