10+ Fun leisure Activities & Things to Do in Kunshan

Movie theaters. Gyms. Recreational Areas. Parks. Temples. All that and more! Check out fun leisure activities in Kunshan, China!

Movie Theaters

Kunshan is loaded with movie theaters in every direction, and there’s even an IMAX screen on the far Westside of town.

Check out a full listing of movie theaters and showtimes in Kunshan. It's in Chinese so you'll need to use Google Chrome's automatic translation feature for English. ​

Bowling Alleys

Looking to try out some bowling in Kunshan? There are 2 locations you can try:

Address (near Forest Park): 
No. 1519 Ma’anshan West Rd
​体育中心保龄球馆昆山市马鞍山西路1519号

KunSquare Mall: ​1128 Renmin Road 昆山市人民南路1128号

Swimming Pools

 Pull out your swim trunks, grab your goggles, toss on your hair cap, do a few quick ab exercises, and head to the nearest public swimming pool around. Let’s take a look at some available options:

Kunshan Citizen's Swimming Pool (near Citizen's Park): 
Price: 30RMB
Address: No. 128 Zhujiang North Rd. 
昆山市体育中心游泳馆昆山市珠江北路128号

Ye Ma Du Film Center
Price: 35RMB
Address: 3888 Xiaolin Road
昆山市萧林东路3888号 ​

Kunshan Sports Center
Price: 20RMB Children – 30RMB Adults – 1800RMB 1 Year Adult – 3000RMB 1 Year Entire Family
Hours: September 1 – June 20 12:00-21:00, June 21 – August 31 9:00-22:00
Address: No. 1519 Ma’nshan West Rd. 
昆山体育中心健身俱乐部 昆山市马鞍山西路1519号

Dream of Water, Water Park

Kunshan does have a pretty awesome water park. Well actually, it's specifically located in Bacheng. I'd give this one a HIGHLY RECOMMEND. It's not open throughout the entire year, so make sure to check with your Chinese friends about its schedule. Again, HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Dream of Water, Water Park:
​昆山市巴城镇巴解路

Kunshan Culture and Art Center

The Kunshan Culture and Art Center host many domestic and international musical performances and stage plays annually. 

Check out the Kunshan Culture & Art Center website.

Kunshan Culture and Art Center Address: 
No. 1850 Qianjin West Rd.
​昆山市艺术文化中心昆山市前进西路1850号(体育中心旁)

Skating

Kunshan has two roller skating rinks that I’m aware of, in addition to an ice-skating rink.

A word of caution though: The biggest size skates at the skating rinks are usually 44. If you're shoe size is bigger, don't waste your time heading there unless you have your own skates!

Shimao Plaza Address in Kunshan:
No. 205 East Qianjin Rd.
大润发    昆山市前进东路205号世茂广场D1座1层

TESCO Supermarket Address in Kunshan:
No.999 South Bailu Rd. 乐购  昆山市柏庐南路999号 

KunSquare Mall (For Ice-Skating):
​1128 Renmin Road
​昆山市人民南路1128号

Kunshan Stadium

Basketball courts, a track and field, badminton courts, a bowling alley, an Olympic sized swimming pool, park, a movie theatre? Yes! All that and more around Kunshan Stadium and Kunshan Sports Center.       

Learn more about Kunshan Stadium at its website: Kunshan Sports Center.

Kunshan Stadium Address: 
No. 128 Zhujiang North Rd. 
​昆山体育馆昆山市珠江北路128号

Kunshan Citizen's Park

Located in the heart of Kunshan, Citizen's Park is a prime destination for leisure, sports, and recreational activities from the early morning until the wee hours of the night. It's also good for just hanging out and enjoying the sights and sounds of the city.

Kunshan Citizen's Park Address: 
128 Zhujiang North Rd.
昆山市珠江北路128号

Play Basketball

Looking for somewhere to play basketball in Kunshan? Well, outside of hitting the blacktop hidden in a local housing community, your best bet is to pay a visit to the following locations: 

Kunshan Stadium Address: 128 Zhujiang North Rd. Kunshan, 昆山体育馆  昆山市珠江北路128号
Ye Ma Du Film Center Address: Ye Ma Du Film Center, 昆山市萧林东路3888号

Getting a Massage

How about getting a massage in Kunshan? Massage parlors are all over the city, but here's two that I recommend (PS. I don't have the Chinese address, so you'll have to find it on Google Maps!): 

Address #1: 300 North Bailu Rd
Address #2: 2号-36 Bai Tang Rd. (At the intersection of Baitang Lu & Kun'tai Lu)

Watch Ta-Chi

Tai-Chi practioners usually gather at few spots around 6am and 6pm. If you're new to China you definitely won't want to miss seeing them in action! Try the following locations: 

Children's Park Address in Kunshan: 
No.387 Qianjin Middle Road
水晶宫 昆山市前进中路387号

Kunshan Citizen's Park Address: 
No. 128 Zhujiang North Rd. 昆山市珠江北路128号

Muay Thai Classes

You heard right; there's Muay Thai training in Kunshan! I used to take an MMA class at this gym awhile back. The gym provides quality Muay Thai classes and even though instruction is in Chinese, you'll be able to keep up!

Parkson Plaza Address in Kunshan: 
No. 300 West Qianjin Rd  
百盛购物中心    昆山市前进西路300号