[Guangzhou Sunac Snow World] Transport, tickets and hotel guide

Travelling and enjoying leisure activities in the Greater Bay Area is a popular holiday pastime for many Hong Kong people. In recent years, amusement parks have sprung up across multiple cities in the Greater Bay Area, and “Guangzhou Hot Snow Miracle” is one of the tourist attractions favoured by Hong Kong people. It allows Hong Kong residents, who live in a city where it never snows, to experience a winter wonderland and try skiing without having to take a flight. This article compiles information about Guangzhou Sunac Snow Park, making it easier to find details on transport, tickets and more for visiting Hot Snow Miracle, so you can plan your trip to the snow world.

Guangzhou Bon Skie was opened in 2019 and forms part of the 2.2 million square metre Guangzhou Sunac Cultural Tourism City. In addition to the “Bon Skie” ski resort, Guangzhou Sunac Cultural Tourism City also includes Sunac Land (an amusement park featuring rides), Sunac Water World (a water park) and other attractions, making it a popular integrated tourist destination. Bon Skie is the world’s second-largest indoor ski resort, covering an area of approximately 75,000 square metres, and offers visitors snow activities such as skiing, snowboarding and sledging, allowing them to escape the summer heat and enjoy the fun of skiing.

Hot Snow Miracle Ski Resort is divided into two main areas: the “Ski Area” and the “Snow Entertainment Area”, offering different types of snow activities.

Ski Area

The Ski Area offers five ski runs of varying difficulty, including a snowboard practice run, a ski practice run, an intermediate ski run and an advanced ski run. The entire Ski Area has a total vertical drop of 66 metres, with slopes ranging from 7 degrees to 21 degrees. Whether you are a beginner who has never skied before or an experienced skiing enthusiast, you can choose a suitable ski run according to your experience and ability.

Snow Entertainment Area

As for the Snow Entertainment Area, it covers 17,000 square metres and offers six snow activities for non-skiers, including ice bumper cars, ice bicycles and Glacier Leap. If you are not interested in skiing, visitors can choose to have fun in the Snow Entertainment Area and experience the enjoyment of various snow activities.

At Hot Snow Miracle, the skiing area and the snow-play area require separate admission tickets. A 2-hour snow-play ticket starts from RMB198; a 3-hour skiing ticket for beginner and intermediate slopes starts from RMB318; and a 4-hour skiing ticket for advanced slopes starts from RMB358. Please refer to the table below for details:
 

Here are the transport options from Hong Kong to Guangzhou Hot Snow Miracle Ski Resort:

Hong Kong High-Speed Rail

Since the high-speed rail began operation, it has become the preferred mode of transport for many Hong Kong people travelling to the Greater Bay Area. To get to Guangzhou Hot Snow Miracle Ski Resort, you can take the high-speed rail from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station to Guangzhou South Station or Guangzhou East Station, and then transfer to a taxi to the ski resort. The journey takes around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.

Direct Coach

Circle Bus and China Shuttle direct coaches can be boarded at locations across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories, and run directly to many districts in Guangzhou. Travellers may choose to take the Circle Bus and China Shuttle direct coach to Huadu, Guangzhou, and then transfer to a taxi in Huadu. Although the journey takes 3 to 4 hours, the advantage is that passengers can board at many locations across Hong Kong, making it convenient for travellers.

Transfer from Shenzhen Station to Train

Travellers may also head to Shenzhen first, then transfer to a train to Guangzhou North Station, and then take a taxi. The total journey takes around 1 hour 30 minutes.

Guangzhou Sunac Cultural Tourism City features three themed hotels: Steigenberger Guangzhou, Sunac Plaza Guangzhou Hotel and Guangzhou Sunac Junshan Hotel. They are only a 15–20-minute walk from Sunac Mall, where the Hot Snow Miracle ski resort is located, making them convenient for an overnight stay after a day of fun at the ski resort. You can also experience other facilities at Guangzhou Sunac Cultural Tourism City the following day.

To enjoy skiing to the fullest, in addition to ski equipment such as skis, you also need to prepare warm and safe clothing and gear. For example, you should wear a ski jacket and ski trousers, as well as ski boots and a protective helmet. Some equipment will be provided by Sunac Snow Park when you purchase admission tickets, while non-essential items can also be bought at Sunac Mall.

Once you have your gear ready, remember to purchase travel insurance before setting off, especially as most insurers classify skiing as an extreme sport. If you choose a travel insurance plan without medical cover for extreme sports, you may not be able to make a claim from the insurer should an accident occur while skiing. Therefore, when selecting travel insurance, remember to choose travel insurance that includes medical cover for extreme sports. 10Life provides fair comparisons of different travel insurance products and offers a filter for medical cover for extreme sports, helping policyholders choose the travel insurance that best suits their itinerary. 

Note: This article was last updated on 3 June 2024.

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