The hot and sticky weather continues, but it doesn’t mean Hong Kong residents have to stay inside. The city’s amazing pools are open for the public to enjoy, with some boasting stunning views and fun activities. Soak up the summer sun and have a splashing good time with your friends.
Swimming pools aren’t just for adults — the kids can also have their own pool party at these amazing venues. With plenty of water slides and fountains, you’ll have a blast at these cool spots in HK.
From swimming in an outdoor pool with Victoria Harbour views to taking a dip with a skyline view, these pools are worth the visit. You’ll never forget these fun adventures with your loved ones at these amazing swimming pools in HK!
The 25-meter outdoor pool at Kerry Hotel in Hung Hom is a great place to take a swim. It’s one of the city’s highest rooftop pools and is a great spot to relax amid serene sunrises or sunsets. It’s also close to Red Sugar, a terrace bar where you can hang out with friends and drink cocktails and other drinks.
This destination public pool is a great place for families to visit with its slew of waterslides, splashers and water shooters. The pool is even home to a famous pirate ship that’s sure to delight the kids. The pool is open to the public on Mondays and Tuesdays, but it is best visited on weekends when the crowds are less.
The pool at W Hong Kong is one of the most iconic in the world. It’s located on the 76th floor of the hotel, a whopping 211 meters above Victoria Harbour! This is a great spot for soaking up the summer sunshine and for creating unforgettable memories.
Despite the recent loosening of Covid-19 curbs, many public swimming pools will only partially open this summer due to a shortage of lifeguards, according to a union representative. The HK Recreation and Sports Professionals General Union (HKRSPGU) said 20 of the 45 public pools have informed swimming clubs that they will only be able to operate some facilities this summer, without giving a specific reason.
The HKSAR government has already introduced progressive measures to recruit more lifeguards, such as offering a two-year full-time contract with incentives, but it will take some time for the city’s pools and beaches to fully reopen this summer, the leisure department has said. The city has also urged private swimming pools and schools to offer classes to students who wish to learn, but that would depend on whether they could find suitable instructors.
The reopening of public pools comes after more than four months of curbs following the pandemic’s arrival from mainland China. However, new daily cases of the virus have dropped to low single or double digits since last month, with the number of deaths falling to just five. With more of the city’s public pools set to reopen, you can expect to see more people splashing around in the cool waters this summer!
