A thoroughly utilitarian sort of pool
(pictured inset) that offers the
full Chinese swimming pool
experience – including
the requisite swimming
cap and a cursory
consultation with a
doctor upon joining,
who all being well will
issue you with a health
certificate (for 5RMB)
permitting you to swim.
The 25 x 50m nine-lane
pool is designed for
competitive swimming, and
while not everyone uses it for
this, it’s a good place to get some
lengths in.
