If a day at the beach is your idea of relaxation, Hongkong pools will surely provide the perfect respite. Their refreshing cocktails and cool waters will put you in an excellent state of mind to face whatever comes your way for the rest of the day!
Public and government-run swimming pools in Hong Kong may be busy, but they provide top-of-the-line facilities, stunning views, and can help create your personal oasis without breaking the bank. With some advance planning, you can have your dream oasis for less.
Swimming in Hong Kong offers many unique experiences – from lap pools and whirlpools to tropical outdoor pools with palm trees lining them, all the way through to hotel pools that will make you feel like you’re on vacation!
At the 118th floor of the International Commerce Center lies an amazing pool that will feel like swimming amongst the clouds in Hong Kong. Equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows, floor mirrors, LED walls resembling coral reefs, floor mirrors, mirrored walls and LED walls displaying images of coral reefs…it may just be one of the highest rooftop pools ever built! So bring along your swimwear and prepare to capture Instagram-worthy shots.
This sprawling complex features pools of all shapes and sizes, but arguably it is Hong Kong’s most beloved complex. The main pool overlooks Tolo Harbour while there are also two leisure pools and four waterslides; two reportedly being among the fastest. Kids will love splashing through whimsical water installations in the toddlers’ pool while adults can use this time doing laps or just lounging around.
The only drawback of this pool is its distance from the city, but the views more than make up for this inconvenience. Formed when a dam was constructed in a gorge, its crystal clear water provides stunning views. Swim right up to its waterfall for an unforgettable experience that tourists and locals alike flock to enjoy.
As autumn’s cool breeze rolls in and public pools reopen for business, a day at one of these magnificent pools is an excellent way to start off your Hong Kong vacation. Don’t forget your Octupus card; it will provide access to both MTR stations as well as public pools with entry fees that require payment upon entry. Don’t forget your sunscreen and towel; happy splashing!