'Coolest' pools in town and nearby

Swimming up in the air or cooling off at an indoor beach? There are a number of exotic, fabulous pools in Shanghai that will take your fancy. iDEALShanghai this week offers you a guide to some of the best hotel pools in Shanghai and nearby Hangzhou.

1. Pool with a breathtaking view

Crown Plaza Shanghai Harbour City

上海滴水湖皇冠假日酒店

The outdoor pool of Crown Plaza Harbour City, Shanghai is the only lakeside swimming pool in Shanghai. It is a sparkling azure body of water under a blue sky and fringed by trees and shrubs.

Address: 1 South Island, Lingang New Town, Pudong

Charge: 100 yuan/day, 1,400 yuan/month, 5,600 yuan/6 months, 8,800 yuan/year

Hours: 9am-12am; 3pm-7pm

Tel：(021) 2033-9999