Ice World Opens in Macau

What is being sold as “the world’s biggest indoor ice event” - Ice World, opened over the weekend and will run at The Venetian Macau until 18 September 2011.

Following over a year of preparation and exchanges with Heilongjiang Provincial Ice and Snow Art Development, The Venetian Macau has transformed its 1,700 sqm. CotaiExpo Hall F into the coolest place in town, with 49 ice sculpture artisans working at a constant -15c to hew some 9,000 blocks of ice into nine themed zones ranging from a 7m-high, 3-slide kid’s paradise to Ice Age fantasy world to the iconic landmarks of China, Macau, India, Europe and America.

“The Venetian Macau is once again proud to pioneer a remarkable family event that will generate intense interest far and wide. I believe Ice World is a most fitting cultural salute to a city famed for its cultural diversity. This is the right time and the right place to showcase such stunning artistry,” said Mr. Edward Tracy, President & COO of Sands China Ltd.

Ice World - Attractions

The 110sq.m Macau Heritage zone features a glassy Ruins of St. Paul’s and the Guia Lighthouse, while the jaw-dropping 210sq.m. Wonders of the World section brings to frozen life such icons as London’s Big Ben clock tower, Rome’s Coliseum, New York’s Statue of Liberty, India’s Taj Mahal and Paris’ Eiffel Tower.

Some 118sq.m. is devoted to scenes from the classic Chinese tale Journey to the West, and 196sq.m. to Beijing’s imposing Temple of Heaven. In between visits to these landmarks, guests can traverse the magical 250sq.m. Winter Forest, and marvel at a towering Ice Age Mastadon set in its own 98sq.m. of frozen tundra.

Ice World opens its doors to the public from 12:00 noon to 8:00pm on weekdays and from 12:00 noon to 10:00pm on weekends and public holidays until 18 September 2011, with general admission MOP100.

Arctic winter clothing - including down jackets and boots - will be provided as necessary, and a multi-seat Ice Bar will serve drinks during operational hours.

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