Shanghai outdoor pool guide for 2026: prices from RMB50-418, opening dates until Oct, weekend surcharges, family-friendly pools, and guest pass details.
Tags:
It is a truth universally acknowledged that anyone enduring the sweaty-ass Shanghai summer is in want of some water to plunge into and cool off.
Luckily, there's no shortage of outdoor pools around town. Whether you're looking for a sandy beach, a sun-soaked party spot, or a child-friendly pool with fun slides, our list has it all.
So slap on some sunscreen and inflate those floaties—it's time to take a dip!
Please Note: Shanghai swimming pools are infamous for changing their opening details as the summer progresses.
Where possible, we have provided you with a phone number for you to check on the latest. And don't forget that Dianping is your friend.
Oh, and if you discover any updates to the info provided, please feel free to let us know by scanning the QR code at the end of the article.
Be cool!
Ambassy Club Puxi
Slides, fountains and pool play-things galore, this Xuhui private club turns into a child-magnet come summertime... but you can drop in during the week for a quieter experience.
The excellent location keeps the masses coming back year on year. And although it is members only, guest day passes are available...
Open: Until Oct 8
Hours:
Mon: 11am-6pm
Tue-Sun: 9am-6pm
Cost: Members only, which includes all their facilities
3-months summer membership:
Single RMB4,100
Family (2 adults, 2 children) RMB6,000
12-month annual membership:
Single RMB7,000
Family (2 adults, 2 children) RMB13,800
Guest pass, maximum of twice a month per person:
RMB300 adult
RMB160 kid
Phone: 6437 9800
Ambassy Club, 1500 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Wulumuqi Zhong Lu, Xuhui District 淮海中路1500号, 近乌鲁木齐中路
Ambassy Club Pudong
Sister to the Xuhui private club above, and on the other side of the river, this outdoor resort-styled swimming pool and poolside patio is another family-friendly choice, with its children's play pool and Jacuzzi.
Part of comprehensive leisure and sports facilities with personalized service, you can also enjoy yourself in the indoor swimming pool all year round, where professional swimming coaches and lessons are also available.
Open: Until Sep 30
Hours: 9am-9pm*
*Opens 11am Mondays due to cleaning
Cost:
Each That's Shanghai reader is allowed to purchase up to 4 single entry daypass tickets:
RMB110 weekdays
RMB130 weekends
Extra perk: One free summer special drink included with every single ticket
Annual Membership
Single RMB9,000
Family (1 adult, 1 child) RMB14,000
Phone: 5895 8017
Ambassy Club, 588 Hongfeng Lu, by Mingyue Lu, Pudong District 红枫路588号, 近明月路
Amara Signature Shanghai
Location! Location! Location!
The Amara Signature Shanghai hotel has built up quite the fanbase over the last few years due to its positioning just off party street Jiaozhou Lu.
They have a small kid's pool too, for the little party people.
Open: Until Sep 30
Hours: 8am-6pm
Cost: RMB168; half price for children under 12
Phone: 6288 9888
Amara Signature Shanghai, 600 Changshou Lu, by Jiaozhou Lu, Xuhui District 长寿路600号, 近胶州路
Grand Plaza
It might be small, and it's not as fancy as some of the other pools in town, but it's cheap, conveniently located, and a great spot to gather with friends.
Open: Until Sep 30
Hours: 9am-9pm
Cost: RMB150 weekdays; RMB200 weekend; RMB80 children under 1.2m
Phone: 6289 4835
Shanghai Grand Plaza, 568 Julu Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 巨鹿路568号, 近陕西南路
InterContinental Shanghai Harbour City
Located on the South Island of iconic Dishui Lake, the new InterContinental Shanghai Harbour City boasts a truly urban resort experience with four swimming pools all open to the public.
As well as an indoor heated pool they have three outdoor pools all located on the lake edge:
A stunning heated infinity pool with spectacular view over the lake
A large children's pool
A full size adult pool
Day usage passes are available as well as quarterly, semi-annual, and annual memberships. The pool is serviced by a fully stocked bar and kitchen to ensure you are kept nourished while you enjoy the facilities.
Open: Until Sep 30
Hours: 8am-8pm
Cost: RMB200 adult, RMB100 child
Phone: 2033 9999
InterContinental Shanghai Harbour City, No. 1 South Island, Lingang New City, by Huanhu Xi San Lu 临港新城南岛1号, 近环湖西三路
Jinshan Urban Beach
Pools are for show, beaches are for pros. None of that 'imported' sand stuff here. This is Chinese sand... and proud!
If you want to dive into the sea, frolic in the waves and enjoy fresh seafood, take the trip out to this Shanghai suburb.
You have to pay a bit more to get on the beach in the summer (just RMB60), but that is the time of year you want to be there!
Open: June 20-Sep 10
Hours: 8.30am-9.30pm
Cost: RMB45 weekdays; RMB60 weekend; half price for children 1.3m-1.5m; free for children under 1.3m
Jinshan Urban Beach, 5 Xincheng Lu, by Huhang Gonglu 新城路5号, 近沪杭公路
JW Marriott Shanghai Tomorrow Square
Conveniently located in the center of the city, the JW Marriott Shanghai Tomorrow Square outdoor pool is the perfect spot for a sophisticated snooze and tan.
Open: Until Oct 7
Hours: 8.30am-9.30pm
Cost: RMB388 adult, RMB200 child (4-12 years old)
Phone: 5359 4969
JW Marriott Shanghai Tomorrow Square, 399 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huangpi Bei Lu 南京西路399号, 近黄陂北路
Kimpton Qiantan Shanghai
Calling all ballers! The Kimpton Qiantan has an offer on to live it up at their infinity pool for RMB418 a person.
No further description necessary—the picture says it all.
Scan the QR on the poster below to live the VIP life...
Open: Until Sep 30
Hours: 8.30am-9.30pm
Cost: RMB418
Phone: 2086 9877
Kimpton Qiantan Shanghai, No. 9, Lane 199 Qiantan Da Dao, by Yaolong Lu, Pudong District 前滩大道199弄9号, 近耀龙路
L*SNOW Water Park
Welcome to L*Snow—where winter and summer collide in the most gloriously ridiculous way possible!
This place made headlines as the biggest indoor ski slope on the planet, a frosty paradise of powdery peaks and chairlift chills.
Then someone up top—literally—looked at that massive, swooping roof and thought, “You know what this needs? More chaos. And water.”
So they did the only logical thing: they built a full-blown, sun-blazing waterpark on the roof.
That’s right—one minute you’re carving down a mountain in a puffy jacket, and the next you’re dodging splash buckets in swim trunks, all in the same mega building.
It’s part winter wonderland, part tropical getaway, and 100% the kind of architectural madness that makes you think, “Only in Shanghai!”
Open: Until Sep 30
Hours: 10am-8pm
Cost: RMB250
Shanghai L*SNOW Water Park, No.1-5, Lane 2088, Hucheng Ring Lu, Nanhui New City near Qiqing Lu, Pudong District 南汇新城镇沪城环路2088弄-2号， 近杞青路
Mandarin City
With a swim-up bar serving drinks and food, this was a perennial Shanghai summer hot spot. Sadly, management issues has seen it fall into disrepair.
It was back for a brief flicker a couple of summers ago... then shut down again.
Who knows what this summer will hold?
Open: TBC
Hours: TBC
Cost: TBC
Phone: TBC
Mandarin City, 1129 Guyang Lu, by Shuicheng Nan Lu 古羊路1129号, 近水城南路
Le Meridien Sheshan Shanghai
Dive into the divine. Located right on the edge of a nationally-protected forest, gaze onto the greenery from the edge of their infinity pool or the real sand beach.
They do a great weekend buffet deal, making the lush lounging for the whole family all the more delightful.
Open: Until Sep 30
Hours: 8am-8pm
Cost: RMB168
New Star
Not only do they offer hot tubs, cool baths, steam and dry saunas, showers, a restaurant and a lounge, but you can get a workout in at the gym or go for an afternoon snooze in one of their cabanas.
An exceptional deal, even if it is located a little out west.
Open: From July 5
Hours: 9am-6.30pm
Cost:
RMB92 on Dianping
RMB168
RMB298 for 2
Phone: 3432 0777
New Star, 258 Jinhui Nan Lu, by Wuzhong Lu 金汇南路258弄1号, 近吴中路
Hyatt Centric Zhongshan Park Shanghai
Surely the largest hotel pool in Puxi and, while pricier than some of the ground-level spots, is quiet and has a fantastic view, with a decent-sized outdoor terrace that promises a relaxing afternoon escape.
Open: Until Oct 7
Hours: 8am-6pm
Cost: RMB250
Hyatt Centric Zhongshan Park Shanghai, 1555 Dingxi Lu, by Yuyuan Lu, Changning District 定西路1555号, 近愚园路
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 well-priced restaurant right next door.
Open: June 1-Oct 1
Hours: 10am-10pm
Cost:
RMB98 on Dianping
RMB150 adults (taller than 1.3m)
RMB100 kids (shorter than 1.3m)
Phone: 3980 9290
Oland Club, 111 Lianmin Lu 联民路111号
Playa Maya
A huge water park out in Songjiang with countless slides (just look at them!), wave pools and everything else you'd expect from a massive, super-fun water park.
Open: Until Sep 30
Hours: 9.30am-10pm
Cost: RMB180
Phone: 3355 2222
Playa Maya, 888 Linhu Lu, by Linyin Da Dao 镇林湖路888号, 近林荫大道
Purple Mountain Hotel
This round rooftop pool used to throw huge pool parties every summer, but seems to have matured with Shanghai herself.
When the atmosphere isn't filled with pumpin' beats and party-goers, it's a great place to catch some sun; luckily, the surrounding skyscrapers don't block the rays.
There's also a kiddie pool that'll keep the little ones entertained.
Open: Until Sep 30
Hours: 10am-10pm
Cost: RMB200 adult, RMB100 child (under 16 years old)
Phone: 6886 8888
Purple Mountain Hotel, 778 Dongfang Lu, by Zhangyang Lu 东方路778号, 近张杨路
Radisson Blu Forest Manor Shanghai Hongqiao
Escape the hustle and bustle of Shanghai and immerse yourself in a 1,000 sqm outdoor pool haven.
This aquatic retreat transports guests to a Spanish-inspired royal escape, encircled by lush coconut groves, charming fountains, a pristine white-sand beach, and architecture reminiscent of the Alhambra Palace—exuding undeniable Mediterranean allure.
Recline on luxurious sun loungers beneath shady parasols, savoring refreshing beverages and delectable snacks from the on-site bar.
Water quality that meets international standards, immaculate changing rooms, showers, and ample storage facilities ensure utmost comfort.
With professional lifeguards on constant watch and playful water toys for children, safety and enjoyment remain perfectly balanced.
Open: Until Aug 31
Hours: 9am-7pm
Cost: RMB380 adult, RMB190 child*
Phone: 5329 8888
*Free for in-house guests
Radisson Blu Forest Manor Shanghai Hongqiao, 839 Jinfeng Lu, by Tianshan Xi Lu, Minhang District 金丰路839号, 近天山西路
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: Until Sep 30
Hours: 7am-9pm
Cost:
RMB100 weekdays
RMB150 weekends
RMB2,400 annual membership
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
Shanghai Sun Island Golf & Spa Resort
Surf's up, dude!
This massive pool makes waves with its 'real imported sand' beaches and twisty slides.
Make it a day trip or luxury weekend getaway, you can also go rock climbing, play on their 36-hole golf course, rent go-karts and ride horses.
Open: Until Sep 15
Hours: 9am-7pm
Cost: RMB99 weekdays; RMB159 weekends
Phone: 6983 3888
Shanghai Sun Island Golf & Spa Resort, 2588 Shentai Lu 沈太路2588号
Shimao Riviera Garden Pool
This location offers plenty of swimming space and a good-sized stretch of beach. When we head here, we stay all day.
A few volleyball courts are usually set up and they have a wave machine they turn on for extra fun.
There's also a workout pool inside, but when the sun is beating down on the sand, you won't find too many people swimming in those lanes.
Open: Until Sep 30
Hours: 10am-7pm
Cost: RMB200 adult; RMB100 child under 1.5m
Phone: 6888 8108
Shimao Riviera Garden Pool, 1-2 Weifang Xi Lu, by Pucheng Lu 地址 潍坊西路1-2号, 近浦成路
Vizcaya Club
Look sexy in the sun at this Spanish-style villa complex. The pool is pretty shallow (0.8-1.5 meters) but large and impressive, plus even the kids’ side pool is something to admire.
The indoor pool is similarly sized and heated, so even when the temperature begins to fall, you can still escape to this taste of Iberia.
Open: June-Sep
Hours: 10am-7pm
Cost: RMB118 on Dianping
Phone: 136 3640 5605
Vizcaya Club, 1988 Yunshan Lu, by Mingyue Lu, Pudong District 云山路1988号, 近明月路
W Shanghai - The Bund
Indulge yourself on the deck at W Shanghai – The Bund with views of the spectacular Shanghai skyline.
Offering loungers, snacks and a poolside bar, this is a excellent option for parents and children alike, and is also a favorite for Instagram snappers.
Open: From June
Hours: 10am-6pm
Cost: Free for guests, otherwise members only
Month membership RMB3,000
Half-year membership RMB11,000
Annual membership RMB22,000 per person
Annual family membership (2 adults, 2 children) RMB35,000
Phone: 2286 9999
W Shanghai - The Bund, 66 Lvshun Lu, by Machang Lu 旅顺路66号, 近马厂路
Yanlord Riverside Garden
Arguably the best value pool on the list, at just RMB50, Yanlord Riverside Garden is very family-friendly, and also has a compound shop right next to it meaning stocking up on snacks and refreshments is super convenient.
Open: From July 1
Hours: 8am-9.30pm
Cost: RMB50
Yanlord Riverside Garden, 2/F, No. 388, 32 Furongjiang Lu, Tianshan Lu, Changning District 芙蓉江路388号32号2楼西部, 近天山支路
Yanlord Garden Pudong
Sister-over-the-river to the pool above, and another cheap family favorite.
Open: Until Sep 30
Hours: 9am-9pm
Cost: RMB59
Yanlord Garden, Lane 99, Puming Lu, by Shangcheng Lu, Pudong District 浦明路99弄, 近商城路
Like to Get Your
Swimming Pool Listed?
Or have any updates to the information provided above?
Connect with us on WeChat by scanning the QR code below:
No comments:
Post a Comment