Taiyuan Aquatic Sports Center completes construction

Taiyuan Aquatic Sports Center, a major venue for aquatic sports events of the second Youth Games of China, recently completed its construction. 

The sports center, which cost 147 million yuan ($21.90 million), covers an area of 60 hectares along the Fenhe River.

Equipped with a tower marking finish line, a media center, a timing tower and a doping testing center, the facility boasts a 300-spectator capacity stand. 

Rowing, canoeing, dragon boating, and stand-up paddling events will be held at the center during the second Youth Games of China in Taiyuan in August and September.

Sleek, curved lines distinguish the new Taiyuan Aquatic Sports Center. [Photo/Xinhua]

The media center in Taiyuan Aquatic Sports Center features a panoramic view. [Photo/Xinhua]