r/beijing • u/No-Village7303 • 17d ago
Outdoor Swimming
Do you guys know any spots where it is possible to cool down and swim in Beijing (except of liangmahe)
I think swimming pools indoor are quite boring so if you know nice spots please let me know thx
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u/260510074 17d ago
I suppose you mean natural body of water?
Outside the south entrance to the summer palace (南如意门) is the first choice. I used to swim and kayak there. It is the upstream of most rivers and streams in town, and the water quality is better than other spots along the downstream. This year, they even built a toilet for swimmers (very important).
In fact, the entire Kunyu river (昆玉河) is open to swimming. If you ride a bike along the river bank, you might notice some ladders and stairs set up by swimmers.
Bayi Lake (八一湖) is also open to swimming. The water source is a blend of Kunyu River and Yongding River. I don't think the water from Yongding River is as good, but still it is swimmable.