Haikou Banana Hostel

One of the best outdoor swimming pools in Haidian Dao, Haikou City, can be found within the grounds of the Jiangnan luxury apartments and is open to the public. The swimming pool is large and clean. You can see the sea and sand beach from the pool. On a very clear day you can even see the mainland from the pool. There is also a Jacuzzi/hot spring. The grounds themselves are beautifully landscaped in a traditional Chinese style with tropical plants, pagodas, and fish ponds. If you arrive at opening time you are likely to have the pool to yourself since most locals swim later in the evening.

Opening times:  swimming pool 16:00 - 22:00, Jacuzzi 18:30 – 22:00

Cost: 20 rmb

Directions: From Haikou Banana Hostel take a 3-wheeled trike to the far north of Heping Dadao. This costs 5 rmb and takes around 10 minutes.