If you’re looking to beat the heat this summer, nothing beats taking a dip into one of Hong Kong’s many stunning pools to rejuvenate yourself and unwind. Swimming reduces stress while making you more energized; swimming also serves as an effective means of staying in shape while simultaneously burning calories.
Hong Kong offers many opportunities for swimming, from public pools to hotel pools with breathtaking views. Here is a selection of some of the top ones you should visit when looking to swim in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong sports facilities reopened Friday amid a decline in coronavirus cases; however, many public beaches and swimming pools remain closed due to restrictions imposed due to coronavirus infections affecting thousands of competitive swimmers who struggle to maintain fitness levels while staying out of the water.
Some pools are gradually opening again, including one designed by Terry Farrell and Partners that opened along Victoria Harbour – Kennedy Town Swimming Complex. This striking spaceship-like building was meant to maximize ventilation while still permitting natural sunlight into its design.
Swimming Pool of Ngong Ping cable car pool. Relax by the deckchairs and terraces near this legendary cable car pool in Hong Kong.
Visit Four Seasons Hong Kong for an indulgent pool experience and relax in its infinity pool, offering breathtaking views of Victoria Harbour. Both guests and non-guests alike can relax while experiencing its soothing ambience while receiving outstanding service.
Tung Chung Swimming Complex, an innovative seashell-shaped building which opened in March, provides another great venue for aquatic leisure in Hong Kong. Designed to allow natural sunlight into its indoor pool and boasting underwater speakers that provide music while swimming or exercising.
If you’re an experienced scuba diver, use this pool to practice and hone your skills while admiring Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island from above. The temperature of the water here is kept comfortably warm, and hot/cold whirlpools offer additional relaxation options to soothe tired muscles.
Victoria Park Swimming Pool was constructed and opened for business in 1957 as Hong Kong’s inaugural municipal pool, quickly becoming immensely popular at that time. Now known as one of Hong Kong’s most beautiful spots.
Though HK pools have seen their numbers diminish following the coronavirus pandemic, some remain open and offer amenities ranging from exercise equipment and water slides to saunas that help enhance tan lines.