• The
weather in Chengdu is still fiery hot, and whilst ducking into 7/eleven
and opening the fridge doors feels real good, there are other options...
• 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!
Editor's Notes:
- If you discover a new pool you think should be featured, or any updates
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Orchard Villa 锦绣花园泳池
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 - although Piehole serves food and stocks drinks. So pack up your picnic, pull up a pink plastic chair, and relax!
Orchard Villa, East Block
The main entrance is on South Renmin Road Section 4, No. 46
武侯区人民南路四段46号锦绣花园东区内
There's another side entrance on East Tongzilin Road No. 3 小门桐梓林东路3号
🚇 Just by Line 1, Tongzilin Exit B 一号线桐梓林B口
Admission: 40RMB Adults, 20RMB Children
Sometimes it’s a bit hard to communicate with the old couple at the entrance, but that is sort of part of the charm...
Fangcao Di 零度芳草地游泳池
Just next door Orchard Villa in Tongzilin is the Fang Cao Di compound, which also has a big outdoor pool. Enter through 芳草地一号门 (gate 1) which is on 桐梓林中路 Tongzilin Middle Road. This spacious, square pool has giant inflatables and rubber rings for the kids to play. There are gazeebos if you'd like to stay in the shade and some of the pool is sectioned off for lane swimming.
They have quite a few lifeguards on duty, and lockers for your belongings - although the toilets and shower facilities are very basic. You can buy swimsuits and goggles at the entrance. This well managed, family-friendly pool, is a lesser-known Chengdu treat!
Fangcao Di, Gate 1, Tongzilin Middle Road, Wuhou District
武侯区桐梓林中路，芳草地一号门
Opening Time: Daily, 9:30 - 21:30
Admission: 28RMB Adults, 23RMB Children
Mengzhuiwan 猛追湾游泳池
A well managed series of pools for both serious swimmers and families near the TV Tower. Lots of slides and entertainement facilities for the kids. Also the place to be for winter swimmers.
Huaxing Road No.1, Jinjiang District
锦江区华星路1号(近猛追湾街)
Opening Times:
Deep Pool: 6:30 - 17:30
Shallow Pool: 10:30 - 17:30
(Nighttime swimming also available)
Admission: 20 - 40RMB
028-86950626
St. Regis Chengdu 成都瑞吉酒店
Open from June 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 瑞吉健身中心日, if you feel like a full day of R&R.
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
June – September
Opening Time: 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 鹭岛国际
If you’re based in the west of Chengdu, the Egret International Community is not far from the new line 7 station Wuhou Dadao and has pretty good facilities. There’s a small heated indoor pool, a sauna, steam room and a large outdoor pool, which at it’s deepest is 1.7 meters.
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)
武侯大道站 B出口
Opening Time: Daily, 14:00 - 21:30
Admission: 40RMB Adults, 30RMB Children
Homeland Hotel 家园国际酒店
Homeland Hotel has a large outdoor pool and several smaller ones - and is a good shout if you live near QSI. There are a few shallow pools for chilling out, and paddling with the kids. There are sun loungers, and decent shower and toilet facilities.
Homeland Hotel 家园国际酒店
No.188 of Meihao Yard, Shuangliu District
双流区机场路188号美好花园旁边
This pool is only open in peak summer months, please check before visiting.
Opening Time: Daily, 10:00 - 22:00
028-82936666
inWave Sports Center (LuxeLakes)
inWave音浪 伊甸岛浪客水上运动中心 (麓湖店)
A nice place for families with kids that like water activities. Located on an island in Luxelakes, there’s a small beach, pool, pier with slide, dining area, bar and more. Opened a few months ago and quite popular, so can get very busy during the weekend.
LuxeLakes, No. 666 Jiazhou Road, Huayang Street, Shuangliu District
双流区华阳街道嘉州路666号伊甸岛
Bus station:
West section of Tianjin Road (bus stop) 850m
天津路西段口（公交站）850米
Opening Time: Daily, 10:00-19:00
Admission: 88RMB/ per person
Additional fees for different activities (peddle, motorboat, etc)
Other pools worth mentioning
JiangTan Park Swimming Pool 江滩公园游泳
JiangTan Park 江滩公园沙滩无边泳池
No. 777-45, Shijicheng Road, Gaoxin District 高新区世纪城路777号附45号
Summer months: Weekend 9:00 - 21:00
Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 11:30 & 13:30 - 22:30
Admission around 55RMB for adults, 45RMB for children
17612897405
Bu Er Music Bar & Restaurant (Luxelakes)
不二音乐餐吧 (麓湖店)
Address: Luhu Middle Road West Section 888 No. 10 Building No. 1
双流区麓湖中路西段888号麓湖天府美食岛10栋1号
Opening Time: 11am-2am
Admission: No entrance fee, though require to consume in their restaurant/ bar
Tel: 028-89768886
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