When you think of Hong Kong, the words shopping and dim sum might come to mind, but a great pool? Surely not. But the city actually has some seriously picturesque swimming spots — including the world’s highest pool, a natural infinity pond on a mountainside and plenty of public pools. So whether you’re looking to swim a few laps, relax poolside with a drink or take in some stunning scenery, these are the best hongkong pools to visit this summer.
Located on the sixth floor of this luxurious hotel, this beautiful infinity pool offers spectacular views of Victoria Harbour and Kowloon skyline. Aside from doing a few laps in the pool, you can also lounge on the open-air pool terrace and sip on refreshing drinks to beat the heat.
The beautiful outdoor pool at this serviced apartment-hotel is a must-visit for any pool lover in Hong Kong. The 25-meter pool is ideal for laps, and is built with gorgeous turquoise Balinese stone. When you’re done doing some laps, you can sit back and soak up the sun by the poolside or head over to their on-site cafe for drinks and snacks.
If you’re a resident of Hong Kong, you can use an Octupus card to access most public swimming pools and pay for the entry fee. However, some pools require you to pay on-the-spot at the entrance and may be crowded on weekends. Regardless of whether you’re a resident or visitor, it’s always good to bring a towel and swimming costume to swim in a pool. It’s also a good idea to have a waterproof camera and sunscreen on hand for photo opportunities or to keep the little ones entertained.
Besides the public swimming pools, there are many private and public residential complexes that have their own swimming pools. Most large, multi-tower developments have at least one 50-metre pool while smaller single-tower developments usually have a small outdoor pool — not ideal for swimming laps but a fun place to splash around with kids or meet other residents. There are also some newer, more modern apartments that offer infinity pools with magnificent city views.