According to experts, swimming, not only helps you keep fit, but also nourishes your skin. So what better choice for unwinding after a long day of work. Unlike jogging, swimming is a way to fit cardio into your workout routine without putting stress on your bones, joints and muscles. It’s one of the best ways to stay active while taking care of your body.
Here are our top 10 pools in GZ. Choose your favorite and relax this summer.
1.Kuangquan Swimming Pool
Kuangquan Swimming Pool, the only swimming pool to use mineral water in GZ, was built on 1980s. Apart from an open-air pool, a hot spring pool is also provided.
Opening time: 15:30-17:30
Admission: ￥20
Address: No. 497, Sanyuanli Avenue, Baiyun District.
2.Yuexiu Mountain Swimming Pool
Surrounded by the views of Yuexiu Park, Yuexiu Mountain Swimming Pool is one of the most beautiful swimming pools in GZ, providing pools of different depths to suit various people.
Opening time: 8:30-20:30
Admission: ￥30
Address: Yuexiu Park (No.988, Jiefang Bei Road, Yuexiu District.)
3.Guanghai Swimming Pool
Known by all the local residents, Guanghai Swimming Pool is located at the heart of Haizhu District. Conveniently accessed by public transport.
Opening time: 6:00-21:45
Admission: ￥15
Address: No.218, Zhongnan Avenue, Haizhu District.
4.Xijiao Swimming Plaza
Rebuilt from the traditional swimming pool, Xijiao Swimming plaza now offers an imitation beach, a swimming pool specially designed for children and parents as well as other sport grounds, such as a football pitch.
Opening time: 7:00-21:30
Admission: ￥29
Address: No.3, Yuenan Street, Huangsha Avenue, Liwan District.
5.Huang Jin Hai An Water Park
Huang Jin Hai An Water Park boasts a variety of water rides, such as slides and drifting, as well as standard swimming pools.
Opening time: 13:00-19:00
Admission: ￥36
Address: No.29, Bingjiang East Road, Haizhu District.
6.Tianhe Sports Center Swimming Pool
Having hosted many international competitions, Tianhe Sports Center Swimming Pool has become the most reknowned professional swimming pool in GZ.
Opening time: 10:00-22:00
Admission: ￥34
Address: Sports Center (No.299, Tianhe Road)
7.Shamien Swimming Pool
Shamien Swimming Pool has won local resident’s hearts with its long history. People coming here can also enjoy the leafy shaded streets of Shamien after their swim.
Opengin time: 7:00-21:00
Admission: ￥15
Address: No.51, Shamien South Street, Liwan District.
8.Hua Li Hui Sports Club
If you want to get your professional swim on, this is a good choice. Hua Li Hui Sports Club has an Olympic standard swimming pool (50m*25m), qualified to host international competitions. Transportation is convenient, located near Fang Cun metro station.
Opening time: 9:00-22:00
Admission: ￥30
Address: No.46, Yuqingyuan at No. 189, Huadi Avenue North, Liwan District.
9.Haijiao Hong Lou Swimming Pool
Constructed in the 1940s, Haijiao Hong Lou Swimming Pool provides a sense of history for swimmers. With tea houses nearby, swimmers can enjoy a second breakfast of Cantonese dim sum after working up a big appetite in the pool.
Opening time: 15:00-21:15
Admission: ￥17
Address: No.9, Hong Lou Road, Qiao Zhong Street, Liwan District.
10.Citizen Fitness Sports Center in Yuexiu District
Situated near Dongshanhu Park, your swim can be accompanied by a stroll through one of GZ’s lesser known gems. The swimming pool is equipped with a high-tech water purification system, ensuring the quality of water at all times. What’s more, fitness facilities on-site are perfect for the fitness fanatic.
Opening time: 6:00-22:00
Admission: ￥20
Address: No.145, Dong Hu Road, Yuexiu District.
