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Ice World

Season 1 Episode 5 | 55m 07s

Over the top, ambitious and nature-defying, China's incredible Ice World will transform 37 acres of sub-tropical quarry into a sub-zero ski resort. The construction team will have to battle the worst nature can throw at them. But if they can pull it off they'll make science fiction a reality.

Aired: 10/12/21 | Expires: 03/31/25
Extras
See how Site Manager Cao Ping works around the clock to ensure the resort’s completion.
The torrential rain proves to be an obstacle for the construction crew of Ice World.
Complications over the quarry’s structure causes the team to go back to the drawing board.
Construction for Ice World is brought to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Watch the nature-defying plan to turn a sub-tropical wasteland into a sub-zero ski resort.
See the groundbreaking design work of Architect Gregg Pasquarelli and his team.
High stakes are on the line when the concrete distribution begins.
Follow the construction of the skinniest skyscraper in the world.
Follow the construction of the skinniest skyscraper in the world.
With the building’s exterior making progress, attention turns toward the interior design.
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