UPDATED : Ultimate Guide to Shanghai Swimming Pools 2024


It is a truth universally acknowledged that anyone enduring the sweaty ass Shanghai summer is in want of a place to plunge in and cool off.

Luckily, there's no shortage of outdoor pools around town. Whether you're looking for a sandy beach, a sun-filled party spot, or a child-friendly pool with fun slides, our list has it all.

So grab your goggles, slap on some sunscreen and inflate those floaties – it's time to take a dip!

Please note: If you discover a new pool you think should be featured, or any updates to the info provided below, please feel free to let us know by scanning the QR code at the end of the article.

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Oland Club


Looking to cool off in the wild, wild west (past Hongqiao Airport) then Oland Club is your place. Located in Qingpu the pool is family friendly and has a restaurant right next door.

Open: June-Sep

Hours: 10am-10pm

Cost: RMB150 taller than 1.3m; RMB100 shorter than 1.3m

Phone: 3980 9290

Oland Club, 111 Lianmin Lu 联民路111号

Shang-Mira Garden


You know that big flower egg on the way to Hongqiao Airport? Well just around the corner is Shang-Mira Garden. Located in 'Japanese Town' Gubei, here you can combine a cooling dip with a tasty izakaya experience.

Open: June-Sep 30

Hours: 8am-9pm

Cost: RMB100 weekdays; RMB300 weekends

Shang-Mira Garden, 87 Shuicheng Nan Lu, by Yan'an Xi Lu, Changning District 水城南路87号, 近延安西路

Viscaya Club