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.

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

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