I bought a few with me that you could use, Ocean. Back home we re-use them a few times if they are clean, just hang it out like regular bathers. :) No toddler friendly pool suggestions - but would also been keen to hear suggestions!

Thanks for the advice and offers all. I was wondering about trying a hotel swimming pool. I heard Green Lake Hotel has an small, indoor heated pool, though possibly expensive. If I try it, I'll feedback here.

We asked the reception staff - it was something crazy like 250 RMB per swim !!

That's ridiculous. I'd pay that for 10, no problem.

Eeek.

@disco: are you sure you didn't misunderstand? That price sounds ridiculous and doesn't match experiences of others I know - you might check again.

Ridiculous. You can get AT LEAST three glasses of hot water for that price.

I remember it being ridiculously high and I did check that the price was for 1 swim. The reception staff spoke English, but they could have made a mistake....

In the Kai Wah Plaza on Beijing Lu you can get a gym membership for 1876 yuan a year, which also includes swimming in their 20 by 8 meters swimming pool, which is not bad for an indoor pool. Children under 12 can join for free.

I am also looking for a swimming pool that is suitable for toddlers. I live near Beichin Rd / Beijing rd outside the 2nd ring road.

I have only found an indoor pool at Yunnan University of economics and finance.

If anyone knows any other northside pools, I'd appreciate that information.