Ying Tung Natatorium（英东游泳馆）

Located in the garden-style Olympic Sports Center, Ying Tung Natatorium was built in 1986 for the 11th Asian Games. This natatorium covers an area of 38,000m2 with a seating capacity of 6,000. It features unique architectural style, advanced equipment and ancillary facilities, and cozy environment. With cutting-edge treatment system, swimming pool water is disinfected in chlorine and ozone, and filtered through multiple layers and levels by using natural quartz sand and sea sand, promising that the water quality is in line with international water standards for professional competitions. This natatorium serves as a venue for water polo and swimming (one event of modern pentathlon) competitions during the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. It’s a large natatorium with strong air circulation. You can bring your own bath towel if you are afraid of the cold. Public slippers are not provided in the natatorium. But you are allowed to walk with bare feet. Swimming card (health certificate) is required when entering into the natatorium, and deepwater certificate is required to enter into the deepwater area. (The health certificate is to take your blood pressure, and the deepwater certificate is to swim 200 meters and to trend water for 30 seconds with your hands over your head. They can be applied respectively in the natatorium office and the swimming pool. Each of them requires a one-size photo and supports instant delivery.)