Beijing’s famous Water Cube, or National Aquatics Center, isthe placewhere two dozen world records were set during the 2008 Summer Olympics. Nearly a year in the making and with a price tag of around RMB 350 million, the splash-tastic "Happy Magic Water Cube, Beijing Water Cube Water Park" opened its doors to the public on August 8.

The water park, which takes up about half of the 12,000-square-meter complex and, according to state media, is now the largest in Asia, features a wave pool, lazy river, spa area and 13 water slides and rides, including the Bullet Bowl, Speed Slide and Tornado.

A couple thousand visitors arrived for opening day, forking over a hefty RMB 200 for a ticket (children can get in for RMB 160). Bags and clothing can be stored in lockers that are located alongside changing rooms and showers outside the water world’s entrance on the ground floor. Renting a locker costs RMB 100, with RMB 80 given back when the rubber bracelets that open the lockers are returned.

Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. daily

Admission: Adults RMB 200; Children RMB160

Address: No. 11 Tianchen Donglu, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Subway: Line 8 to Olympic Park or Olympic Sports Center Station