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Bookmark & shareThere's no shortage of pulse-raising activities around Shanghai. Western-style health clubs are becoming more common; otherwise try a hotel gym. Cycling or swimming will have you panting, or you can head to Shanghai Stadium for anything from badminton to tennis to skateboarding.
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cycling
The French Concession offers some charming areas for cycling, and the ambitious can head out of the city to Sheshan or even Suzhou.
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swimming
For swimming, the Shanghai Swimming Pool opens to the public on weekends only, but there are hotel pools, or you could try the Ocean World water park.
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tennis
There are public tennis courts at the Shanghai Stadium, or you can have a game at the Xianxia Tennis Centre.
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badminton
The Chinese excel at accuracy sports. Test your eye at the public badminton courts at the well-equipped Shanghai Stadium.
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