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As Shanghai's only water park, Dino Beach has the distinction of being one of city's top summer destinations. The park boasts a huge wave pool (apparently Asia's largest), numerous water slides, kiddie pools, concession stands serving Western fast food fare, and a highly relaxing lazy river flowing around the facility's perimeter. Weekends during the summer can get very busy, but midweek...

Relaxed gym with mix of local and foreign patrons. Swimming pool, weight room and cardio equipment available to members including use of yoga rooms, spinning room and a spa for an additional charge.

Outdoor pool set within the Mandarin City serviced apartments open to public, weekends are extremely busy. Food and beer can be purchase by the pool side.

The Longemont Shanghai (Formerly known as The Regent Shanghai) is home to 511 large, stylish rooms and is conveniently located for quick access into Shanghai's prime business and entertainment areas such as Huaihai Road, the Bund, and Xujiahui. The high-rise 53-storey contemporary building has excellent facilities for tourists and business people alike, includes five restaurants and bars, a...

With 650 rooms the New World Mayfair Hotel is one of the largest in the city. Located in the Changning district it is always a taxi journey away from any of the cities tourist sites, although its proximity to Zhongshan Park makes it ideal for guests looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. For those interested in a spot of shopping, it's a stone's throw from Xinning Shopping Centre,...

Yuan Spa covers over 3,000 sqm of recreational and wellness space including 12 spa treatment rooms, a 24hour fitness centre, swimming pool, whirlpool, steam and sauna rooms, a beauty salon and a juice bar.

This is a popular gym and clubhouse attached to Ambassy Court, a high-end housing estate. Members can use an indoor and outdoor pool, plus a good gym on the third floor. There's also a cafe in the basement with decent coffee and sandwiches. In the summer, the outdoor pool is a big hit on the weekends with Ambassy residents and health-club members. Membership's about 6000 a year.