Are You Swimming for Exercise or Just Chilling by the Pool in Hong Kong? Public pools offer great facilities at reasonable rates – some even offering spectacular Victoria Harbour views!
Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) oversees the operation of swimming pools. At the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, some pools were closed due to water contamination caused by human waste – vomit and faeces in particular – from mainland swimmers. As stated by LCSD, pool closure was done so to safeguard swimmers against potential health risks.
Even with its many pool closures, LCSD remains committed to building new pools and upgrading existing ones. Their goal is to provide enough high quality swimming pools that meet user needs.
As well as renovations, LCSD is also developing an integrated pool management system to better monitor pool water quality as well as identify and address problems before they escalate. This system should be completed by December 2017.
K11 Artus Hong Kong boasts an exquisite outdoor pool that could have come straight out of a magazine! At 25 meters long and made from luxurious turquoise Balinese stone, its beauty will take your breath away! Enjoy stunning views of Hung Hom’s city skyline as you swim or simply unwind at their Red Sugar Terrace Bar nearby; spend the day here and feel like royalty!
Kerry Hotel Hong Kong also features an amazing rooftop pool that overlooks Victoria Harbour from Hung Hom. Unlike its counterparts, however, this pool lacks barriers so you can truly see its waters – or order drinks from their popular Red Sugar Terrace Bar while relaxing on a lounge chair near it! Stay at their Kowloon Peak or Harbour View Room on Klook to experience this luxury hotel pool for yourself!
Hongkong’s most recently unveiled pool is located on the 118th floor of International Commerce Center and gives you an experience like being up in the clouds with full length windows, mirrored ceilings, LED walls showcasing coral reef-inspired patterns – it will truly make for an unforgettable pool day!
Consideration should be given to the availability of swimming pool facilities when choosing where to live in Hong Kong. Most large developments with multiple towers feature 50-metre outdoor and smaller indoor pools dedicated for children; in comparison, small single tower developments typically only have one outdoor pool – making this less ideal for lap swimming but great fun for kids who need somewhere fun to splash around!