Making a Splash: Indoor Swimming Pools in Shenzhen

Making a Splash: Indoor Swimming Pools in Shenzhen

 

Swimming is one of the best forms of exercise out there, working out all the major muscle groups and burning calories fast. And not only is it the best choice for toning muscles and/or losing weight, but the immersion in water is also believed to help reduce stress and ease the body and mind. If you’re looking for a healthy way to trim down and tone up without going through the excruciating pain of hard-core and exhausting gym workouts, then swimming is the right choice for you. And the good news is that Shenzhen has an abundance of indoor swimming pools. We’ve compiled a list of some of the major pools in the city, so pack up your swim gear and dive in today!

1) Swimming Pool in Luohu Stadium罗湖体育馆游泳馆 View In Map
Located within Luohu Stadium, this pool is usually never crowded on weekdays, and is therefore a great choice for a relaxing, unobstructed swim. Swimming here is also super affordable with entry only costing 15 RMB per person per swim, or 380 RMB for 30 sessions.

Add: Luohu Stadium, No.48, Luosha Highway 2, Luohu District, Shenzhen
地址:深圳市罗湖区罗沙公路二路48号罗湖体育馆内
Opening hours: Weekdays, 15:00-20:00; Sat-Sun, 14:00-20:00
Price: 15 RMB per visit; 380 RMB for swim card (30 visits)
Getting there: Bus: No. 85, No.111, No.27, No.10, No.E11, No.308.

2) Shenzhen Swimming Pool深圳游泳馆View In Map
This swimming pool has good water quality, with a re-circulation system in use to help maintain hygiene. Swimmers need to provide a health certificate as a further measure to ensure good hygiene standards, which can be acquired at the venue for 10 RMB. Facilities include an underground parking lot (subject to fee) and lockers in the dressing room (10 RMB deposit is needed which can be paid at the front desk). Deep water swimming tests are available for 3 RMB.
 
Add: Sports centre on Sungang Lu, Shenzhen
地址:深圳市笋岗路体育中心内
Tel: 0755 8379 2519/ 83792523/ 83792606
Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 06:30-08:00 & 18:00-21:00; Weekends & holidays, 06:30-20:00 & 15:30-21:00; Summer holidays from July 1-Aug 1, 06:30-08:00 & 15:00-21:00
Price: 40 RMB adults, 30 RMB children; 360 RMB for 15 visits; 1200 RMB morning exercise card
Getting there: Bus: No. 111, No.9, No.102, No.7, No.209, No.30, No.212, No.11, No.462, No. 792, No.627, No.726.

3) Deep Swimming Pool in Shenzhen University (the new swimming pool) 深圳大学深水池View In Map
Like the Shenzhen swimming pool, this pool has a water re-circulation system and also requires a health certificate for all those who intend to swim there regularly (once-off visitors are not required to have one). Health certificates from standard swimming pools within the city can be used universally. A swimming skill test is also required.

Add: northwest of the Shenzhen University, near the Yuanping Indoor Stadium, Shenzhen.
地址:深圳大学西北侧,元平室内体育馆旁
Tel: 0755 2653 4124
Opening hours: 06:40-08:00, 16:00-21:00
Price: RMB 12/visit
Getting there: Bus: No.39, No.223, No.37, No.19, Airport Line10, No.74.

4) Swimming pool in Futian Sports Center福田体育中心游泳场View In Map
Despite having a water re-circulating system, the quality of water here is only average. Swimmers must have a health certificate, which can be bought for 10 RMB each.

Address: northwest corner of the crossroad of Huafa Nan Lu and Nanyuan Lu,Futian District, Shenzhen
地址:深圳市福田区华发南路和南园路口西北角
Opening hours: 7:00-9:00, 16:00-22:00
Price: 15 RMB per visit; 300 RMB cards available for 30 visits (the card can also be used in Fukuda new district committee swimming pool)
Getting there: Bus: No.14, No.411, No.421, No.423, No.428, No.62, No.305, No.377, No.14, No.214, No.63.

5) Doesburg Swimming Pool德士堡游泳池View In Map
Another pool whose water quality is on the average side, Doesburg pool provides hot showers, free lockers (20 RMB deposit required) and parking spaces. Health certificates are required.

Add: south of castle building and to the west of Sam’s Club in Futian District, Shenzhen
地址:福田区山姆会员店西面一城堡建筑南端
Opening hours: 10:00 – 23:00 daily
Price: 15 RMB per visit; 180 RMB for 10 visits; 330 RMB yearly membership. Group tickets not available.
Getting there: Bus: No.104, No.6, No.231, No.216, No.214, No.238, No.52, No.353.

6) Swimming Pool in OCT Sports Center华侨城体育中心游泳场 View In Map
The main pool at OCT Sports Center is 25 x 50m in size and has a maximum depth of 2-3 metres. Water circulation is in use here, and health certificates are not required. Free parking places are available.

Add: northwest of the Ecological Square in Overseas Chinese City (opposite Huiwen Building), Shenzhen
地址:深圳市华侨城生态广场西北(汇文楼正对面)
Tel: 0755 26901022
Tickets: 20 RMB/per swim. Year card: 1400 RMB; Summer card: 600 RMB; Winter card: 800 RMB. Discount is available for group tickets.
Opening hours: Mon–Fri, 06:30-09:00 & 15:00-22:00; Weekends and holidays, 09:00-21:30
Getting there: Bus: No.B603, No.101, No.113.

7) Swimming Pool in Wuzhou Hotel五洲宾馆游泳池View In Map
The pool has a circulating water system with a fixed constant temperature. Health certificate not required and free parking places are available.

Add: B floor, Building B, Wuzhou Hotel, 6001 Shennan Lu, Shenzhen
地址:深圳市深南大道6001号五洲宾馆B座负一层
Tel: 0755 82938221
Opening hours: 10:30- 23:30
Price: 68 RMB/per swim; 3600 RMB for 14 months
Getting there: Bus: No.326, No.B612, No.223, No.113, No.54, No.234.

8) Swimming Pool in Workers’ Cultural Palace工人文化宫游泳池View In Map
One of the cheapest swimming options in the city, entrance only costs 10 RMB per adult per swim and like other pools, a water recirculation system is used for cleaner water. Free parking spaces are available.

Add: Workers’ Cultural Palace, Xinyuan Lu, Shenzhen
地址:深圳市新园路工人文化宫里面
Tel: 0755 82292739
Opening hours: 06:15-22:30
Price: 10 RMB per adult; 8 RMB per child (an extra 2yuan for weekends). 240 RMB for 30 visits.
Bus: No.108, No.302, No.214, No.59, No.12. Metro line1.  

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