As the mercury rises and humidity becomes unbearable, many of us are heading to hk pools for a dip. Public swimming pools are cheap and easy to visit – adult rates are HK$17 on weekdays and HK$19 on weekends and public holidays, while those above 60, between the ages of 3 and 13, and full-time students get in for free. Plus, many of these facilities have fun features like water slides to keep kids entertained.
However, due to a miscommunication between the government and unions on the social distancing rules, only 14 pools have opened as of Thursday. The rest will open next Monday after being disinfected, with the number of swimmers capped at 50 per cent of each pool’s capacity. Meanwhile, swimming clubs have been told that they will not be guaranteed their usual slot at the pools this summer, sparking concerns about class cancellations if there is a shortage of lifeguards.
Amid this ongoing uncertainty, it’s important to remember that swimming is a form of exercise that benefits both the body and the mind. It can improve your cardiovascular fitness, lower your blood pressure, boost your mood and help reduce stress. Swimming also helps you maintain a healthy weight, strengthens your muscles and can even reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease. So what are you waiting for? Here’s our round-up of the best hk pools to cool off and get active this summer.
Located beside Castle Peak Bay marina, this resort hotel’s palm-fringed pools are perfect for some R&R with the kids. There’s even a kid’s water park with a water slide and water buckets to splash around in. Plus, the hotel’s family-friendly packages can earn you bonus Asia Miles.
This pool complex has both indoor and outdoor pools, with a leisure pool, training, and Olympic pools, plus one specially designed for toddlers. The outdoor pool at Hammer Hill Road is a favourite with the kids for its small slides and fountains, while the indoor pool has a pirate ship and water cannons.
The newest addition to the Tsing Yi swimming pool lineup, this new facility has four giant water slides (including Hong Kong’s fastest), a main pool, a teaching pool and a toddler pool. The centre has a spacious layout and a range of activities that can keep the whole family entertained, including yoga, tai chi and fitness classes.
Located on the north shore of Victoria Harbour, this stunning pool is ideal for some relaxation after a long day. The swanky pool bar serves up delicious food and drinks while the sun decks are great for sunbathing with an ocean view. There’s also a whirlpool, sauna and steam room to relax in and a gym for those who want to burn some extra calories.