The Yingdong Natatorium is a swimming venue located in the National Olympic Sports Centre in Beijing, China. It has been upgraded for the 2008 Summer Olympics. It will host Water Polo matches and the swimming disciplines of the Modern Pentathlon. It has a seating capacity of 4,852.

The natatorium is currently being expanded to 44,635 square metres. The renovations were complete by September 10, 2007.

It also served as the main swimming venue in the 1990 Asian Games.

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