Kop that: Developer plans Shanghai alpine village
A Singapore developer plans to build what it says will be the world’s largest integrated indoor winter resort in Shanghai.
Called Winterland Shanghai, it will boast the world’s longest indoor ski trail, Kop Properties said.
Chairman Ong Chih Ching said the US$2.2 billion project would be more than just a winter wonderland.
The ski resort area will be connected to other facilities within the development including a water park, hiking trail and a “beach club” – an arena resembling a beach – 100m above ground.
Ong added that Winterland Shanghai would also include housing, office, retail and hotel space.
The nearest comparison, she said, would be Ski Dubai.
“You can compare us with Dubai but in our case we are building a whole alpine village with ski-in ski-out hotels, restaurants and a half-pipe; while Dubai has one restaurant in the cold area with a penguin petting area."
The concept could also be replicated around Asia, Ong added.
Winterland Shanghai will be built in a new development zone in Shanghai with access to the city’s railway system.
Construction is expected to start in the third quarter of next year.
Ian Jarrett
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