6 of Beijing’s Best Kid-friendly Swimming Pools (2019 Edition)
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Hot summer weather is on the way after the windy weather, with highs of more than 35 degrees expected! Nothing’s better than jumping into the water to cool down on sweltering days. Here we have an updated roundup of our favorite swimming pools including indoor pools, outdoor pools, and clubs geared towards kids.
Happy Magic Water Cube Park 国家游泳中心
The former site of the 2008 Olympic water sport competitions, the Water Cube has since been transformed into a water playground with a wave pool, slides, and various entertainment facilities.
Off-peak season (Apr 27-Jun 20): RMB 200 (adults), RMB 180 (children under 1.5m). Peak season (Jun 21-Aug 31): RMB 260 (adults), RMB 220 (children under 1.5m). Free (children under 1.2m)
10am-6 pm
11 Tianchen Donglu (in the Olympic Park, near the Bird’s Nest), Chaoyang District (Nearest subway: Line 8 Olympic Stadium Station Exit B2, then walk 970m north)
天辰东路11号国家游泳中心（水立方内）
(010) 8437 8966
Happy Family Time Parent-Child Swimming
This pool holds open swim sessions at scheduled time slots every day, primarily on weekend afternoons. Parents can swim with their toddlers, and kids can practice their new skills and show mom and dad what they’ve learned in swim lessons. You can take pictures with your kids underwater and organize birthday parties here.
RMB 89+
Mon-Sun 9am-7pm
F1 – 2, Building 1, Tiancui Garden, opposite to North Olympic Park (Nearest subway station: Line 5 Lishui Qiaonan Station Exit D, then walk 790m southwest)
奥森公园北园对面天翠园1号楼1至2层
4001101604
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Ditan Swimming Pool
Conveniently located northwest of Ditan Park, this swimming pool is particularly popular for its modern facilities and clean environment.
RMB 40 (adults), RMB 20 (children under 1.4m), RMB 20 (ages 60+).
8.30am-3.30pm 6.30-10pm (weekdays); Noon-10pm (weekends)
Ditan Gymnasium, 116 Andingmenwai Street, Dongcheng District (Nearest subway: Line 2 Andingment Station Exit B, then walk 990m north)
(010) 6421 4415
Sino-Japanese Friendship Center (21st Century Theater) 二十一世纪饭店游泳馆
This 50m pool is located in the 21st Century Hotel. Also has a newly-opened gym with yoga and dance classes. The water here is filtered using a mild salt solution, eliminating chlorine irritation and leaving no distinct smell. Bathing caps are mandatory for all swimmers.
RMB 98, RMB 66 (kids) for a single visit, discount for multi-swim purchases
Mon-Sun 9am-9.30pm
40 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (Nearest subway station: Line 10 Liangmaqiao Station Exit C, then walk 1.4km east)
朝阳区亮马桥路40号
(010) 6466 4805
Tuanjiehu Park 团结湖公园
The swimming pool in Tuanjiehu Park is rather small compared to others, but its convenient location near Sanlitun makes it a standby for many families living nearby. This year they will open after the middle of June and the price will be lower than last year.
RMB 80 (weekdays); RMB 100 (weekends); free (kids under 1m)
10.30am-7.30pm
Tuanjiehu Nanli, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (Nearest subway station: Line 6 or 10 Hujialou Station Exit C, then walk 1.1km northeast)
朝阳区团结湖南里16号
(010) 8597 4677
Qingnianhu Park
Qingnianhu Park boasts a pleasant outdoor pool with slides for kids. There isn’t much shade, so be sure to bring sun protection. There are also paddle boats and other entertainment options nearby. The water facilities are filtered 24 hours a day.
RMB 60 (weekdays); RMB 80 (weekends)
After Jun 1
10.30am-8.30pm
Qingnianhu Park, Andingmen Waidajie, Dongcheng District (Nearest subway station: Line 8 Andeli Beijie Station Exit B, then walk 770m east)
(010) 8411 6321 ext 0
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