Summer is upon us and the weather in Chengdu is already reaching the steamy heights of 35 degrees. Although ducking into 7/eleven and opening their fridge doors sounds appealing, there are better alternatives… There is no shortage of swimming pools in Chengdu but sometimes they are a little tricky to find. So, here is a guide to the best indoor swimming pools that Chengdu has to offer
Global Centre Paradise Island Ocean Park
Paradise Island Water Park is a big indoor water park offering 8,500 square meters artificial wave pool (unfortunately you have to wear a life jacket), 13 entertainment facilities, 18 slides, a really cool wave stimulator, man-made beach and other relaxing facilities.
Address:
No.1700, TianfuAvenue North, Wuhou District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province (inside the Global Centre)
四川成都武侯区天府大道北段1700号新世纪环球购物中心内
Opening Times:
10:00-8:30 pm
Price:
RMB160 per adult (Mon to Thurs), RMB180 (Fri to Sun)
RMB80 per Child (below 1.2m) (Mon to Thurs), RMB90 (Fri to Sun)
The Hilton Chengdu Rooftop Swimming Pool
Located on the 39th floor of the Hilton Chengdu, this indoor swimming pool offers the addition of city views and skylights in the evening. A steam room is also accessible and included in the price and spa facilities are available upon request.
Address:
No.666 Tianfu Avenue, Chengdu
成都市天府大道666号
Telephone:
028-65723077
Opening Times:
06:00-22:00
Price:
single admission fee: RMB158
Jinjiang Hotel Swimming Pool
The spacious square pool is suitable for everyone, inflatables and rubber rings to occupy the children and a pool side bar with tables to sit back and enjoy a drink!
Address:
No.80 Section Two South Renmin Road, Chengdu
成都市人民南路2段80号
Telephone:
028-85506666
Opening Times:
06:30-23:30
Price:
RMB180
Mengzhuiwan
Mengzhuiwan has three swimming pools, comprised of a shallow pool (depth 1m), deep-watered pool (depth 2m) and indoor swimming pool, this pool is suitable for everyone! A diving board is also accessible in the indoor swimming pool.
Address:
No.1 Huaxing Road, Chengdu City
华星路1号(近猛追湾街)
Telephone:
028-86939513
Opening Times:
Monday to Friday (Morning): 06:30-11:45am
Saturday and Sunday (Morning): 06:30-13:45pm
Monday to Sunday (Evening): 19:45-21:45pm
Price:
Day: RMB 30 Evening: RMB40
Youth Palace Indoor Swimming Pool
Address:
No.129 Qingyang Avenue, Chengdu
成都市青羊大道129号
Telephone:
028-81710792
Opening Times:
06:00-13:30 (Morning) 13:30-21:30 (Evening)
Price:
Morning: RMB30 Evening: RMB 40
Southwest Jiaotong University Xipu Campus Indoor Swimming Pool
The fee includes access to the fitness centre. However, University institute swimming pool opening times vary during the summer. In order to avoid disappointment please check before visiting.
Address:
No.999 Xi’an Road, Chengdu
成都市犀安路999号
Telephone:
028-66360111
Opening Times:
13:00-21:30
Price:
RMB60
Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza
Indoor swimming pool is heated and is always quite empty so you can relax and have the whole place to yourself. Take metro Line 2 and get off at Dongmen Bridge
Address:
No.231 Zhiquan Section Dongda St, Chengdu
Telephone:
+86 28 61306688
Price
50 RMB
Minyoun Suniya Hotel
Address:
No.1 West Linjiang Road, Chengdu
成都市临江西路1号
Telephone:
028-88876666
Opening Times:
10:00-18:00
Price:
RMB98
Chengdu Marriott Hotel Financial Fitness Centre
Address:
No.999 North Section Tianfu Avenue
天府大道北段999号
Telephone:
028-88088888
Opening Times:
07:00-23:00
Price:
RMB158
For something different, try underwater hockey. Played at Bubbles Aquatic Sport Club (2 locations in south chengdu). New players always welcome.