Wendu Water City (温都水城)

With an area of about 20,000 square meters, Wendu Water City is one of the most advanced water relaxation centers in Asia, all on the theme of water and in the form of point-supported glass curtain walls with a curved roof which can be opened in summer and the Water Space has a capacity of 3,000 people. The sunshade shutters on the south side is adjustable to control the access of sunlight. The Water Space offers standard indoor swimming pools, artificial waves, skateboard surfing, space basin, competitive speed skating, drifting channel, interactive water house, beach, children's pool, family interaction area, food and beverage area, semi-groundwater cafe, store, leisure area, VIP rooms, etc.

It is worth mentioning the masterly design of the lifting stage in the water, which is used for holding distinctive singing and dancing performances (often with a water theme), goes along together with water weddings, fashion shows and other large-scale activities. The indoor and outdoor pools flow into one another, as does the outdoor swimming pools and the 12 hot spring spa pools. The indoor and outdoor spaces mingle with and provide a background for one another, bringing about rich content and distinct aspects to the this large-scale water space for families, children and adolescents. The Water Space is connected with the Hot Spring Healthy Clubhouse and the cafeteria on the second floor of Commercial Street through a linking glass aisle.

Tothe north of the Water Space, there is a large-scale parking lot which can hold up to 586 cars and 23 coach buses. An 140 meter long fountain has been set up along the main road with a water column of up to 12 meters. Flaming pillars, which are water-spraying giant whales made of syenite and a jumping spring arcade have been built along both sides of the main entrance and directly accesses to the circular main entrance of the Water Space.

On May 20th, 2005, the former “Copper Well” in Prince’s Palace was found at the north entrance of the water space. It is said that the “Copper Well” used to supply drinking water specifically for the Pingxi Prince. The walls of the well was built with grey bricks by imperial orders under a special baking process so it makes the well’s golden yellow coating on the surface is still clearly visible to this day. According to the analysis of historical data, the yellow coating might be copper paint, which would explain the name of “Copper Well”. The depth of the Well is 7.2 meters and the depth of the water is 3.19m. The well water is cool, crystal and sweet and can be drunk directly from the Well.

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