As summer heat continues to build up in Hong Kong, residents are searching for ways to beat its intensity. Instead of retreating into cozy cafes or enjoying new restaurant views, why not hit the water and swim away your worries?
Swimming is an engaging and healthy activity that can help you burn calories, improve flexibility, reduce stress and strengthen core. Plus, some pools even offer heating in winter!
Hong Kong residents don’t lack places to go swimming – with 44 public swimming pools offering kiddie pools, water slides and low admission prices of just HK$17 during weekdays and 19 on weekends (and public holidays), there are plenty of affordable opportunities to do just that! Taking a dip is one way to cool off in this humid climate without breaking the bank!
Hong Kong has lifted coronavirus restrictions on pools and beaches; however, many residents are still reluctant to swim in the ocean or at local pools due to an epidemic of coronavirus infections. This has had serious repercussions for competitive swimming; with many thousands of swimmers being prevented from participating by this ban that could ultimately have disastrous repercussions for Hong Kong’s next generation of Olympians.
Hong Kong’s Amateur Swimming Association is outraged that facilities closed during pandemic have left so many beginners without lessons for three years as facilities remained closed during their training programs. Eddy Lau Tak-hung, secretary of the union and full-time swimming instructor stated this has left beginners without lessons for three years as facilities remained shut during pandemic outbreak.
But if the scorching heat becomes too much to bear, there are numerous indoor and outdoor pools in Hong Kong with scenic views that offer unforgettable pooltime experiences. Below are a few of the city’s finest:
Experience one of Hong Kong Island’s most unique swimming experiences at this hotel’s glass-bottom pool set against its skyline, giving you the ability to float through life watching it pass by as you swim around it. Before or after swimming, relax at their al fresco pool bar and lounge area with drinks from their al fresco pool bar and lounge area.
With its 144 LED screens that display relaxing illustrations of tree canopies, coral reefs and other nature scenes, this pool is truly breathtaking. If you need an additional way to relax at your hotel stay, they also offer an outdoor Jacuzzi and cocktail bar to unwind at.
Tsing Yi swimming complex offers two outdoor leisure pools, a diving pool and a teaching pool – perfect for families. Additionally, this complex is open year-round; even during the colder months! With large water slides for older kids and teenagers to use as they take to their water slides. You can even stop by their on-site restaurant to complete your perfect pool day experience!