Beat the Heat With These Pools, Water Parks & Pool Parties in Beijing
The summer heat has arrived in the capital, and with temperatures regularly hitting above 30 degrees C most days, a lot of us will be looking for ways to beat the heat. One simple and fun way is to grab your swimwear and a towel and head to one of Beijing’s pools, pool parties or water parks to splash around and cool off.
Pools
Qingnianhu Park Swimming Pool
Located just north of Andingmen, Qingnianhu Park Swimming Pool is my personal favorite pool in Beijing, and each summer I can’t believe that more people don’t know about it. Unlike many of the pools on this list, Qingnianhu Pool has a relatively central location, situated just north-west of Andingmen Station. The pool itself is relatively large in size and equipped with a few slides, so once schools finish for summer, it can get pretty busy, but not overwhelmingly so. You can either get tickets when you arrive at the pool or get them in advance through their official WeChat account "北京市东城区青年湖公园管理处", then in Messages, click on "水上世界" and then click "预约购票".
Qingnianhu Park Swimming Pool 青年湖公园水上世界
Inside Qingnianhu Park, Andingmenwai Dajie (south gate is the closest)
安定门外大街青年湖公园内
Date opens: Open now
Price: RMB 59 until Jun 15, RMB 98 after Jun 15
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm
Phone: 010 8411 6321, 010 8411 1485
Beijing Guoce International Convention and Exhibition Center
This great pool is located up in Shunyi, inside the International Convention and Exhibition Center hotel. Less busy than your usual public pools, it has tons of space to swim and also has sunbeds, food and drinks. The sunbeds do go quickly, though, so if you want to nab one, you’ll need to get there early! The pool also now has a dedicated bar called Young, and they had their official opening party back on Jun 6.
You can purchase tickets for the pool by following their official WeChat “北京国测国际会议会展中心”; then, in Messages, click “微信商城” (WeChat shop), and then click either option, and you'll be taken to a page with different ticket types. You can choose from basic entrance tickets as well as tickets that include amenities like a buffet dinner.
Beijing Guoce International Convention and Exhibition Center 北京国测国际会议会展中心
Building 20, Courtyard 6, Huihai Nanlu, Shunyi District
顺义区汇海南路6号院20号楼
Date opens: Open now
Price: RMB 128 (standard entrance ticket for the east pool)
Hours: Mon-Thu 10am-9pm, Fri-Sun 9am-10pm
Phone: 010 5090 7998
IBIZA the Oasis
We mentioned a little while back that this brand new pool would be opening up soon, and now it's officially open! It's already been making waves (see what we did there?) in Beijing's pool party scene. This pool brings the vibes of its namesake Ibiza with a sandy beach area, stunning large outdoor pool, beach bar and DJ booth. They've got a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available, along with bar snacks and shisha. One thing to note about this pool is that it's only about waist height and more geared towards a party pool than a place for a proper swim. They will be hosting regular pool parties over summer and you can keep up to date with them by following their official WeChat account “IBIZA the Oasis” and then clicking on “PARTY” to see upcoming events.
IBIZA the Oasis
Inside Huashan Park, 1377, Wenhuaxin Dajie, Chaoyang District
文化新大街1377号华膳园区内
Price: Consumption fee (minimum spend RMB 35)
Date opens: Open now
Hours: 11.30am-2am
Renjian Huahai
This destination takes a bit of an effort to get to, seeing as it’s all the way up in Miyun District, but wow, is it worth it! Featuring a giant artificial beach against a mountainous backdrop, it’s a perfect day trip to escape the city and get back to a bit of (partially man-made) nature. This pool normally opens on Jun 15 each year.
Renjian Huahai 人间花海
Taishitunzhen Chedaoyucun, Miyun District
密云区太师屯镇车道裕村
Price: RMB 60 (children under 1.2 meters get in for free)
Date opens: Jun 15 (normal open date, however best to call ahead to double-check)
Hours: 9.30am-5.30pm
Phone: 010 6903 9181, 159 1079 2678
Tiantian Yugang Leisure Farm
This pool is located on Tiantian Yugang Leisure Farm in Daxing and is comprised of three outdoor pools: one large adult pool and two smaller paddling pools. They also have an indoor pool as well as around seven hot spring pools if that’s your thing. For food, they have a barbecue buffet available if you want to get some grub while you’re there. The outdoor pools are already open, and if you book a ticket through Dianping, it's only RMB 33.9 (normally RMB 69.9).
Tiantian Yugang Leisure Farm 天天渔港休闲农庄
Qingyundian Zhen Cun, Daxing District
大兴区青云店镇村
Date opens: Open now
Price: RMB 69.9
Hours: 9.30am-8pm
Phone: 010 8021 1111
Zhongguancun Pool
Zhongguancun Pool is located next to the Institute of Theoretical Physics up in Haidian. They have two pretty standard 25m pools, one of which is an extra deep pool, making it a great place for people who want to do some more serious outdoor swimming or get some lengths in. It also gets plenty of sunshine during summer, so it's an ideal spot to do a bit of sunbathing. The pool normally opens on Jul 1 each year.
Zhongguancun Pool 中关村游泳池
1, Zhongguancun Culture and Sports Center, 10 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District
海淀区中关村南大街10号中关村文化体育中心1楼
Date opens: Jul 1 (normal open date, however best to call ahead to double check)
Price: RMB 60
Hours: 1pm-4pm and 6pm-9pm
Phone: 185 1540 6943
CLUB ME
Another party pool, CLUB ME is located on the sixth-floor terrace of the Yintai Center. Right in the heart of the CBD, the pool has plenty of different seating options (consumption charges apply), an outdoor bar and lots of beach-themed decor to make you feel like you're somewhere more exotic than the center of Beijing. Again, the pool itself isn't particularly deep, so if you're after more swimming action, another pool would be better. They also host regular pool party events, including one this Saturday, which you can read more about below.
CLUB ME
6/F, Tower A, Yintai Center, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街 2 号银泰中心 A 座 6 层 CLUB ME
Price: Consumption fee
Date opens: Open now
Hours: 6pm-2am
Water Parks
Beijing Aqua Magic
Located in Fengtai District, this massive water park stretches out over 300,000sqm and features 18 different rides and about 50 flumes. The water park recently announced a special anniversary sale where tickets are only RMB 69.9 until Jun 24 (which is a steal considering tickets normally run for RMB 299). The park boasts a huge wave pool that covers around 10,000sqm and sees waves of up to a meter high, as well as a large artificial beach around 8,000sqm. With so much going on, it’s certainly worth a day trip, and there is more than enough to keep everyone of all ages entertained. You can purchase tickets through their official WeChat account by searching “北京欢乐水魔方.”
Beijing Aqua Magic 欢乐水魔方水上乐园
11, Xiaotun Lu, Fengtai District
丰台区小屯路11号
Date opens: Open now
Price: RMB 69.9 until Jun 24, RMB 299 after Jun 24 (children under 1.2 meters get in for free)
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm; Sat-Sun 9.30am-6pm
Phone: 010 8860 9999
Hot Spring Leisure City
Located in Changping district, Hot Spring Leisure City combines hot springs with all kinds of water fun – think slides, wave machines, and more. The good news about this water park is that it’s already open! However, it's only semi-outdoors, with the main pool area being inside a greenhouse-style structure with a rooftop that opens up so it partially feels like you’re outside. There is also a kiddie pool area that is completely outdoors if you want to enjoy some proper sunshine. The water park will open on Jun 15 and you can buy tickets through their official WeChat account by scanning the QR code below and then clicking “线上购票” and then “点击购票.”
Hot Spring Leisure City 温都水城
55 Wangfu Jie, Beiqijiazhen, Changping District
昌平区北七家镇王府街55号
Date opens: Jun 15
Price: RMB 118/adult, RMB 88/child until Jul 4; RMB 298/adult, RMB 298/child after Jul 4 (children under 1.2m get in for free)
Hours: 10am-6pm
Phone: 010 8178 9502, 010 8178 9501
Water Cube Water Park
Situated inside the former Beijing Olympics Aquatics Center, aka the Water Cube or Ice Cube, this is the largest water park in Chaoyang at 12,000sqm and with 13 water slides and rides, a wave pool, a lazy river and even a spa area. It’s the perfect spot for a family day out with the kids or to just embrace your inner child. The water park is already open, and you can buy tickets by scanning the QR code below.
Water Cube Water Park水立方嬉水乐园
B1/F, National Aquatics Center, 11 Tianchen Donglu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区天辰东路11号国家游泳中心B1层
Date opens: Open now
Price: RMB 189-290/adult, RMB 149-200/child (children under 1.2 meters get in for free)
Hours: 10am-6pm
Phone: 010 8437 8963, 010 8437 8966
Pool Parties
Pool parties have really picked up in Beijing in recent years, with organizations like TRUST and SNST Project regularly hosting events at pools across Beijing. You can click here to see a recap of SNST's first pool party of the season. There are actually two pool parties happening today (Jun 14): one at IBIZA the Oasis, and one at CLUB ME as well as another pool party happening on Jun 21. You can read more details about them below. To keep up-to-date with future pool parties, be sure to follow both TRUST and SNST Project on WeChat (just search their names).
Cloud Eden Pool Party
TRUST has partnered up with AURORA to host a Cloud Eden Pool Party at CLUB ME today (Jun 14) from 3pm to 2am. Tickets are RMB 128 and can be purchased by scanning the QR code below or at the door. You can read more about it here.
New Generation Pool Party
IBIZA the Oasis will be putting on a New Generation Pool Party in partnership with Help Us x Tupy today (Jun 14) from 9.30pm to 4am. Tickets are RMB 98 in advance or RMB 128 at the door and can be purchased by scanning the QR code in the poster above.
Sunset Saturday Pool Party
SNST Project is celebrating the two year anniversary of the SUNSET PROJECT with a pool party at IBIZA the Oasis on Jun 21 from 4pm to midnight. Early bird tickets are RMB 128, presale tickets are RMB 158 and tickets at the door are RMB 188. Tickets can be purchased by scanning the QR code below or at the door. You can read more about it here.
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