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On a scorching summer day, swimming is perhaps the best way to cool yourself down while keeping fit. 

As a full-body exercise, swimming not only brings us coolness, but also has many health benefits. It can strengthen the muscles of our body, improve cardiopulmonary function, and enhance joint flexibility. Swimming can also relieve stress, improve sleep, and boost self-confidence.

Here are a few recommended swimming pools in Shanghai. 

"Magnolia Bridge" Swimming Pool 

Address: No 701 Yaoti Road, Pudong New Area (near Gate 6)

Inside the Pudong Development Bank Oriental Sports Center

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The Pudong Development Bank Oriental Sports Center is a multi-purpose sports complex. 

The "Magnolia Bridge" Swimming Pool in the complex has a shallow area that is 0.9-1.2 meters deep, which is beginner-friendly. The deep area is 1.2-2 meters deep, which is suitable for swimming experts.

Pudong Swimming Pool

Address: No 3669 South Pudong Road, Pudong New Area

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The Pudong Swimming Pool is 50 meters long and 3 meters deep, with constant temperature throughout the year.

Star Gym Huangpu Branch Swimming Pool

Address: 5th Floor, Luwan Sports Center, No 135 West Jianguo Road, Huangpu district

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The Star Gym Huangpu Branch Swimming Pool has a floor area of over 5,000 square meters and boasts floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides, offering stunning panoramic views of the Luwan Sports Center soccer field.

Shanghai Swimming Pool

Address: No 1300 South Zhongshan Road Number Two, Xuhui district

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The Shanghai Swimming Pool is one of the oldest and most popular swimming pools in the city.

The facility has four pools, including a standard pool, a training pool, a diving pool, and a children's pool. Since its reopening in April 2023, the pool has become a popular venue for public swimming and professional training for young athletes.

Jing'an District Sports and Fitness Center Swimming Pool

Address: No 151 Kangding Road, Jing'an district

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The Jing'an District Sports and Fitness Center Swimming Pool is famous for its discounted price every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning, when you can have a refreshing dip for just 35 yuan ($4.8) for 1.5 hours. 

Changning Warm Water Swimming Pool

Address: No 1041 Yuyuan Road, Changning district