Outdoor Swimming Pools in & around Chengdu

• Whiew! Chengdu is getting hot! While we’re over 1,000km from the ocean, there are plenty of great ways to go swimming in the city! Ducking into 7-ELEVEN and opening the fridge doors might feel refreshing, but outdoor swimming pools are a much better option!

• Luckily, there’s no shortage of outdoor pools around town​, but most of which are tucked away in residential compounds or in five-star hotels, so can be a little hard to find.

• They range from lap pools, and children’s paddling pools, to the city’s much loved leisure piscines, best enjoyed with a margarita in hand…. So grab your goggles, slap on some sunscreen and inflate those floaties – it’s time to take a dip!

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There is no shortage of outdoor swimming pools here, but most of which are tucked away in residential compounds or in five-star hotels, so can be a little hard to find. They range from lap pools, and children’s paddling pools, to the city’s much loved leisure piscines, best enjoyed with a margarita in hand…

Orchard Villa 锦绣花园

This isn’t the city’s most glamorous pool but it is probably the most popular with the international community. On hot summer’s day, you’ll find it inside the Orchard villa compound, awash with Chengdu’s young and flirty, listening to music and sipping on frozen Margaritas. Just remember 1 may not be enough, but 3 is too many.

There’s a fenced in shallow children’s pool, and the larger lap pool which is 1.7 meters at it’s deepest. There are very basic toilets and showers on site, and they’re quite relaxed about bringing in your own food and drinks. So pack up your picnic, pull up a blue plastic chair, and relax!

Address: South Renmin Road Section 4, No. 46 (next to Master compound), inside East block of Orchard Villa (Singapore lion statues at both sides of the main gate). 人民南路四段46号锦绣花园东区内

Side entrance on East Tongzilin Road No. 3 小门桐梓林东路3号

Metro: Line 1, Tongzilin Exit B 地铁一号线桐梓林地铁B口

Opening Time: Daily, 10:00 – 21:00

Admission: Adults 40RMB, Children 20RMB

Sometimes it’s a bit hard to communicate with the old couple at the entrance, but that is sort of part of the charm…

Mengzhuiwan 猛追湾游泳池

A well-managed swimming complex near the Chengdu TV Tower, suitable for serious lap swimmers and families alike. It features multiple pools: outdoor standard lanes for training, a lively children’s water zone with numerous slides and water play facilities for kids, plus an indoor heated pool open all year. This long-standing venue is a favourite spot for local winter swimmers. Adult tickets cost ¥25–40, with separate pricing for day and evening sessions. It tends to get crowded during hot summer weekends.

Address:

Huaxing Road No.1, Jinjiang District
锦江区华星路1号(近猛追湾街)

⌚️Opening Time: Daily, 6:30 – 18:30

Admission: 25-40RMB

☎️ 028-86912004, 028-86950626

Located on an island within Luxelakes, this is a nice spot for families and children who love water activities. The lakeside venue combines exciting water sports with relaxed resort vibes. It features a small white-sand beach, swimming pool, pier slide, dining space and a bar. Guests can enjoy stationary surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking and more. It tends to get crowded on weekends.

Venue:

inWave Sports Center (LuxeLakes)
inWave音浪 伊甸岛浪客水上运动中心 (麓湖店)

Address:

LuxeLakes, No. 666 Jiazhou Road, Huayang Street, Shuangliu District

双流区华阳街道嘉州路666号伊甸岛

Summer Months Opening Time:

Daily, 10:00-19:00

Admission: 88RMB

Additional fees for different activities (peddle, motorboat, etc)

JiangTan Park Swimming Pool 江滩公园游泳

A nice outdoor infinity beach pool beside Wuchazi Bridge. The deepest section hits 1.6 m for adults, and the 20–100 cm shallow zone is ideal for kids. It features a white-sand beach with snacks and refreshments on sale. Lined with palm trees, it offers scenic backdrops for photos. Expect crowds at weekends. This pool is open only in summer.

Venue:

JiangTan Park 江滩公园沙滩无边泳池

Address:

No. 777-45, Shijicheng Road, ​Gaoxin District

高新区世纪城路777号附45号

Summer Months Opening Time:

Weekend 9:00 – 21:00

Mon. – Fri. 9:00 – 11:30 & 13:30 – 22:30

 Price: around 55RMB for adults, 45RMB for children

Tel.: 17612897405

St. Regis Chengdu 成都瑞吉酒店

Open from April through September, the outdoor pool at the St Regis Chengdu, offers city views and a little slice of urban luxe. Unlike other big Asian cities, there aren’t many 5 star hotels here with outdoor pools, but this sixth-floor gem is a pretty good shout; with an outdoor bar, lounge chairs and views of downtown Chengdu.

The admission fee here also gets you a day pass to the St. Regis Athletic Club, if you feel like a full day of R&R.

Venue/ Address:

6F The St. Regis, Chengdu 成都瑞吉酒店6楼

TaiSheng South Road No.88, Qingyang District

青羊区太升南路88号

(Closest metro station: Tianfu Square Station, Exit East)

Opening Time: June – September

Daily 6:00 – 22:00

Outdoor Pool Operation Hours: 11:00 – 20:00

   Admission: 288RMB for a day pass, including entry to the St. Regis Athletic Club.

Children under 3 years old are free, and those under 1.4m pay half price for swimming.
*Children under 16 years old are not allowed to use the gym.

Egret Island Swimming Pool 鹭岛国际

If you live in western Chengdu, Egret International Community is easily reachable from Line 7 Wuhou Dadao Station with solid amenities. There is a small heated indoor pool open all year, sauna, steam room, plus a large seasonal outdoor pool reaching 1.7m at its deepest. Open for non-residents, but you need ID to register at the community gate. It is generally quieter than public pools, though it gets busy on summer weekends.

Address:

Egret Island Block 1, Gate 1, 33 Egret Island Road, Wuhou District

武侯区，鹭岛路33号 , 鹭岛国际1期,  1号门进入

A fifteen-minute walk from Wuhou Dadao station metro station, Exit B (Line 7)

Opening Time: 13:00 – 21:30 daily

Admission: 40RMB for adults, 30RMB for children

This is a standard university 50m swimming pool open to the public. It features spacious lanes ideal for steady lap training. Operating hours are subject to changes during semesters to accommodate swimming lessons and student activities.

Address：
No.1819 Section 2 Chenglong Avenue, Longquanyi District
龙泉驿区成龙大道二段1819号

Opening Time: Daily, 14:00–21:00

Admission: 25-35RMB

Outdoor community pool in southern Chengdu, featuring separate shallow and deep zones. While welcoming families, it draws many regulars for lap swimming and training. A calm, leafy location great for daily swim sessions.

Address：
Wuhou District, Kehua South Road No. 1, inside Lantian Residential Compound
武侯区科华南路1号, 蓝天小区内

Opening Time: Daily, 14:00–21:00

Admission: 25-35RMB

Xingao Swimming Pool
兴奥游泳池(金牛区店)

No. 360, North First Ring Road, Jinniu District, Railway New Village Compound
金牛区北一环路360号铁路新村大院里
Summer months: 6:30-21:00
Other months: 6:30-20:00
Admission: 25-40RMB
Tel.: 17602889245

Julang Swimming Pool
炬浪游泳池

This 50m×25m outdoor swimming pool features a swimming area with depths of 1.4m and 1.7m. It offers hot showers, lockers and on-site lifeguards.

Address:
Qingjiang Garden, No.555 Xihuozhan Road, Qingyang District
青羊区西货站路555号清江苑

Opening hours:
Daily 09:00 – 20:30

Regular adult ticket: 20 RMB per person

Outdoor Swimming Pools around Chengdu

InterContinental Heilong Lake

Fanxiang Kangxi Hotel

Set in Emeishan, Samatha Lodge Emei offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a shared lounge. Featuring a kids’ club, this property also provides guests with a children’s playground. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

The 1st Resort of Huashuiwan Hot Spring at Dayi is located at the foot of snow-capped Xiling Mountains. Huashuiwan is famous for its hot springs. The water, clear and transparent, contains a number of trace elements including H2S, fluorine, strontium, lithium, metaboric acid, metasilicate and iodine which are beneficial to the human body. Apart from the hot spring pools, its outdoor swimming pool also offers its guests a cool & fun experience.

Ramada Guergou Hotel

Do you know any other good places? 

Let us know in the comments!

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