Hong Kong Pools – Cool Off in the Pool
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Hong Kong’s pools provide an ideal venue to cool off from the summer heat, offering something for all types of aquatic activities from lap swimming to casual splash-around or simply lounging by the water. Offering both indoor and outdoor facilities, there truly is something suitable for every taste here!
Swimming is one of the best ways to stay healthy, stay in shape and burn calories – plus it’s fun and social! When selecting your place of residence in Hong Kong with children, be sure to factor in whether there are swimming pool facilities. Larger developments usually offer 50-metre outdoor pools as well as smaller indoor ones; in contrast, single tower developments may only offer short outdoor pools perfect for kids to release energy through playing or soaking up sunrays.
There are also an assortment of outdoor and rooftop pools with breathtaking city and harbour views, like WET at W Hong Kong perched 211 meters above ground – making it the highest outdoor pool in town! Not only does this oasis boast incredible city and harbour vistas, but other luxe facilities include an outdoor jacuzzi, Fit Gym, bar, restaurant as well as non-hotel guests being granted four hours access each weekday by purchasing an access pass that also grants access to its gym and pools.
For an intimate pool experience, the Olympic Park Pool and Water Park’s outdoor kid lagoon may be an ideal spot. Just 10 minutes’ walk away from Choi Hung MTR Station on the green Kwun Tong line, it features interactive facilities such as an aqua tunnel, water shooters and slides for children to keep them busy – not forgetting its on-site cafe offering snacks and refreshments!
At YMCA’s Indoor Pool is another option for swimmers of all ages and fitness levels to relax and rejuvenate in style. A short walk from Choi Hung MTR station, this family-friendly facility offers water sports classes and fitness lessons like water aerobics. Indulge in their new FlowRider surf machine which uses jets to simulate surfing effects in a safe pool environment while maintaining balance and core strengthening benefits while having some fun under the Hong Kong sun!