Where to Ice Skate in Shanghai & Which Ice Skating Rinks Are Best

Ice skating has been getting a lot of attention this year. Many of you probably want to give it a try, right? For those of you in Shanghai who want to know where to go ice skating, check out the recommended ice rinks below!

1. Dream Sky Ice Rink

Jing An Kerry Centre has partnered with Shanghai Flying Ice Sports Center to create a super trendy pink rooftop ice rink. Nearly 30 pink Christmas trees surround the rink, creating a dreamlike feeling while skating.

What’s even more special is that they have introduced projection equipment. Every night from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM, a mysterious dolphin is projected onto a 100-square-meter ice surface (it’s said that only those who are truly in love can see it). OMG!! My heart is racing again!!

In addition to the ice rink, Jing An Kerry Centre, in collaboration with HAST, a new brand under the Hearst Group, has brought together many trendy brands to plan a trendy lifestyle exhibition with a strong social attribute – 1/10,000/Trendy Season. Here you’ll find cutting-edge brands interacting with you through installations, fantastical fashion photography spaces, and super sweet human-shaped photo walls… every check-in point is a high-yield blockbuster! Check in at 7 trendy spots on the scene and post photos to the Meitu Xiu Xiu Community with the hashtag #TrendyWanted to have a chance to win a super prize package worth 68,888 yuan!

Address: 166 North Tibet Road, Jing’an District

Transportation: Take the subway lines 8 or 12 and get off at Qufu Road Station

Ice Skating Ticket Prices:

Monday to Friday

Daytime: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM 60 yuan/30 minutes

Nighttime: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM 100 yuan/30 minutes

Weekends and Holidays

All Day: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM 100 yuan/30 minutes

If you don’t want to skate, the couple ticket for ice skating photo shoots is 80 yuan/20 minutes/2 people

2. Disney Wishing Star Ice Rink

This outdoor ice rink is located in the center of the Disneytown Christmas Market, surrounded by the town’s exquisite festive decorations and the winter beauty of Wishing Star Park. Every day, Disney friends Mickey and Minnie will wear special Christmas outfits and ice skates to bring the “Mickey’s Holiday on Ice” show to the wonderful ice rink.

The Wishing Star Ice Rink is fully equipped with skate rentals, lockers, and other facilities and services. Tourists who want to learn and improve their skating skills systematically can sign up for various skating courses.

This year, the popular Christmas Market will return to the lakeside of the town, creating a series of fun Christmas-themed activities for tourists, including a variety of interesting DIY activities and food stalls. The Christmas Caroling Troupe will add color to the festive atmosphere. Every weekend, lucky tourists will have the opportunity to share their holiday wishes with Santa Claus face-to-face and record this special Christmas experience with a camera.

Address: Inside Disneytown, Shanghai International Tourism Resort

Transportation: Take the subway line 11 and get off at Disney Station

Ticket Prices

Single Admission Ticket:

70 yuan/90 minutes (Monday to Friday)

90 yuan/90 minutes (Saturday, Sunday, and holidays)

Five Admission Ticket:

300 yuan/90 minutes * 5 times

Skating classes are charged separately

Wishing Star Ice Rink Operating Hours:

13:00 – 20:00 (Monday to Thursday)

13:00 – 21:30 (Friday to Sunday)

3. Oriental Pearl Tower Starry Sky Ice Rink

Shanghai’s largest ice carnival – “Ice Flying” – will officially open to the public on January 6th, in collaboration with the Oriental Pearl Tower. A winter feast of only 50 days awaits your arrival. The ice rink’s lighting design echoes the shimmering Oriental Pearl Tower, making you feel like you’re flying through the vast starry sky as you glide on the ice.

Figure skating, short track, ice hockey, synchronized skating, ice dance… you used to only be able to see the Olympic athletes’ struggles on the TV screen or your mobile phone screen. Now you can not only see them live at the “Ice Flying” Oriental Pearl Tower Ice Carnival, but you also have the chance to experience it yourself every weekend at 7 pm. Isn’t it worth posting on your Moments?

Address: Oriental Pearl City Square (No. 1 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area)

Transportation: Take subway line 2 and get off at Lujiazui Station

Ticket Prices

Weekdays: 80 yuan/60 minutes

Weekends and Holidays: 100 yuan/60 minutes

Besides these new options, there are also many traditional ice rinks in Shanghai where you can experience the joy of gliding and spinning on real ice.

4. Century Star Skating Club

Here you have a 1000+ square meter high-quality ice surface. The tent ice rink is not bad, the ice is quite thick, about 6-7 cm (the standard thickness is 3.2-3.5 cm). Professional ice skates, a complete set of equipment, helmets, gloves, socks, and protective gear are all available. There is a small part that can be used by kids for curling practice. There are also hockey, figure skating, and beginner courses, priced from 120 yuan to 200 yuan (30 minutes), not including admission fee and hockey equipment.

Address: B1 Floor, Mercedes-Benz Arena, No. 1200, Shibo Avenue, Pudong New Area

Time: 10:15 AM – 9:30 PM

Price: 70 yuan/2 hours

5. All Star Skating Club

The All Star Skating Club’s ice rink covers 1200 square meters, a large area with a great environment. On weekdays, you can enjoy yourself here, but it gets crowded on weekends. The rest area has wardrobes and seats for parents to sit and play with their phones. There are staff members patrolling the ends of the ice rink, ready to lend a hand if someone falls. The different levels of courses here are 1400 yuan, 1800 yuan, 2000 yuan/10 lessons. One-on-one beginner courses are 305 yuan, not including admission fee.

Address: B2 Floor, Mercedes-Benz Arena, Shibo Avenue

6. Flying Ice Sports Center

It is said that this is the only venue in Shanghai with two levels of ice. The first floor ice rink covers an area of 1800+ square meters, which meets the Olympic standard, while the second floor covers an area of 1000+ square meters and is a training center. You can not only skate here, but also have the chance to watch hockey games. However, at present, there are more people in the two venues, the public skating rink. If you want to skate in the skating rink on the 1st floor, you may need to sign up for a club. Please consult the staff on site for details.

Currently, only the amateur rink is open to the public, and the highlight is that you can participate in or watch hockey games here. The public skating rink is a bit small, mainly for families with children.

Address: No. 201 Yunlian Road, Pudong

Time: Weekdays 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Holidays 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

7. Champion Skating Rink

This skating rink is the first chain skating rink in China, and has opened several branches in Shanghai. It’s a relatively old brand. The variety show “Limitless Challenge” filmed at the Xin World City store. There are many coaches in the venue who are world or national champions. The Xin World City store is a bit small, while the Bailian Youyicheng and Bailian Xijiao stores have larger spaces, divided into beginner areas with handrails and professional areas without handrails, suitable for skaters of all levels. The equipment at Champion Skating Rink is relatively simple. The venue sells skates and offers sharpening services. There are many sports brand stores nearby.

Xin World City store: 6th Floor, Xin World City, 2-68 Nanjing West Road, Huangpu District;

Bailian Youyicheng store: 7th Floor, Bailian Youyicheng, No. 8 Songhulu Road, Yangpu District;

Bailian Xijiao store: 5th Floor, Bailian Xijiao Shopping Center, No. 88 Xianxia West Road, Changning District

8. Songjiang University Town Sports Center Skating Rink

This is a very cost-effective ice rink in Shanghai. It has a large area and student tickets, making it perfect for students and couples to go to. The equipment at this ice rink is relatively new, and they clear the ice every afternoon. Because not many people know about it, it’s not as crowded as other venues. However, the ice-clearing time is also counted in your skating time, so it’s recommended to avoid this time.

Address: Songjiang University Town, Wenhui Road

Opening Hours: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM