Sizzling sidewalks and the hot Beijing summer sun confine some Beijingers to homes with air conditioners on. But water parks are keeping visitors cool this summer. Here are the top eight water recreational destinations in Beijing.

   #8 Hi Space 温都水城水空间


   The Hi Space at Hot Spring Leisure City Resort is an indoor water recreational hall with a retractable roof and glass walls, with a maximum capacity of 3,000 tourists. The hall is equipped with standard swimming pools, man-made waves, surfboard, drifting canals, beaches and kids water pools.


   The most notable is the liftstage in the water, where dances, water wedding ceremonies and fashion shows are often held. 


    #7 Morui Water World

   Created by Tulip Hot Spring Garden Resort, the Morui Water World is a 0.35-hectare indoor water recreational park built in the idea of  "Northern Hawaii."

    The park claims to house the coolest water-screen film in Beijing, the highest indoor water slides and the most thrilling spiral pool in China.

   Fun recreational pools and castles are available for kids. Slate baths and spas are also offered to ease the fatigue of the day.

   #6 City Seaview at Xiedao Resort

   The City Seaview at Xiedao Resort is the biggest man-made seaside bathing beach in China. It's a good choice to escape the urban summer heat and enjoy the sea view within reach.

   The park boasts a miniature tropical seaside landscape, with large man-made wave pools and vast beach areas surrounded by coconut trees. Entertaining facilities are available with fees

   #5 Water World in Qingnianhu Park

   The Water World in Qingnianhu Park is a 1.5-hectare outdoor paradise of water recreations, with a maximum capacity of more than 3,000 tourists. It features slides in different shapes, kids' water slides and other entertaining facilities for kids.

   The Water World is also a perfect place for daytime office workers to relax and cool down after work. The floodlit pools at the Water World keep the park open into the evenings during the peak summer months.

   #4 Tuanjiehu Park

   Tuanjiehu Park is an ideal spot for great summer fun. The park features a large swimming pool with a wave machine and a tiny but hot man-made yellow sand beach surrounding the pool.


   The park is so clean that it attracts many families with kids. Additional kids activities at the park includes boating and roller skating.

   The park has free locker, but showering at the park is a big challenge, because only cold water is offered here.

   #3 Happy Magic Watercube

   Do not be confused the park with the Water Cube at the Olympic Village in Beijing. The Happy Magic Watercube, located on the far west side of the capital city, opened this summer.


   Occupying an area of 33 hectares, the park claims to be the biggest water park in the world, with a maximum capacity of 30,000 people. It houses more than 50 waterslides and 18 attractions like "The Tornado" and the "Octopus Racer."

   The park mixes up the traditional Chinese architectures with the modern American breath-taking water entertainment items and a European classical spa concept.

   #2 Sun Park 

   Located in the downtown Beijing, the Sun Park boasts to be the city's biggest outdoor water park, with a 2000-square-meter water recreational pool for kids, two mushroom baby pools and a large recreational area. The renovated standard swimming pool has swimming lanes that are up to international standards.

   Recreational items like balance balls, bumper boats and remote controlled boats are available on additional fees.

    #1 Water World in the Water Cube (National Aquatic Centre)

   Water World, located in the south area of the Water Cube, boasts to be the biggest and most advanced indoor water theme park in Asia. It is equipped with the world's top slides, including RideHouse, Aqualoop and Tornado. Its intelligent temperature control system adjusts the indoor temperature according the change of seasons.


   The colorful slides and the transparent plastic film walls and dreamy lights and music, create a scene like the undersea world, bringing freshness, excitement, mystery and happiness to tourists.