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Shanghai indoor ski resort launches New Year ice-and-snow festivities

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Shanghai indoor ski resort launches New Year ice-and-snow festivities

2026-01-03 17:16 Last Updated At:01-04 13:59

An indoor skiing theme resort in Shanghai has rolled out a series of ice‑and‑snow activities to attract both local residents and tourists during the three‑day New Year holiday starting Thursday.

Giant snowmen, fluttering snowflakes and thick blankets of snow have transformed the venue into a wintry landscape.

Organizers have also arranged a variety of interactive games to add to the festive atmosphere.

"We played snowball fights and built snowmen, letting us from the south feel the joy of the winter in the northeast," said Zhang, a visitor.

Adding to the attractions, a scheduled penguin parade features a group of penguins waddling through the icy setting. Their clumsy steps and playful antics allow visitors to observe the animals up close and experience the vitality of polar life.

"It feels like we've come to Antarctica. There is vibrant entertainment, performances and interactive experiences. It's much more diverse. Previously, we planned to visit the northeast, but now we can experience the ice and snow here in Shanghai, which is also a very good experience," said Wang, another visitor.

Shanghai indoor ski resort launches New Year ice-and-snow festivities

Shanghai indoor ski resort launches New Year ice-and-snow festivities

The Japanese government has commenced an additional release of its national petroleum reserves from an oil base in Ibaraki Prefecture, according to a media report from Japanese outlet, the Sankei Shimbun, on Friday.

The move comes amid widespread concern after a sharp drop in Japan's recent crude oil imports, impacted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, said the report. This follows a previous release of national reserves that the government initiated on March 26.

On April 10, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced that an additional release, equivalent to approximately 20 days of national consumption, would be carried out in May.

Japan starts additional release of national oil reserves: media

Japan starts additional release of national oil reserves: media

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