Hong Kong Pools to Visit

Swimming can be one of the best ways to beat the summer heat in Hong Kong, with numerous public and hotel pools around town that can offer cooling relief. But before diving in headfirst, here are a few things you should keep in mind before making your way towards your local pool.

First and foremost, bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen. Be sure to also have an armband for yourself or any children coming with you; there may even be a shop near the entrance selling armbands! Additionally, there should be locker rooms where your belongings can be stored safely – you can either insert a refundable $5 coin or use your own padlock when locking up these lockers.

Swimming is a wonderful form of exercise for both your mind and body, helping reduce stress while increasing energy levels – no wonder it has become one of the world’s most beloved forms of physical activity!

Here are the best indoor and outdoor pools in Hongkong to visit, for swimming both indoor and outdoor.

Hong Kong swimming pools will reopen Thursday as the fourth wave of Covid-19 subsides, though restrictions on mask wearing and group gatherings will continue for two weeks. According to Leisure and Cultural Services Department estimates, 24 pools will fully operate with 17 partially operational. Furthermore, bars, karaoke venues, mahjong parlours will remain closed but will allow up to 30% capacity from Thursday.

While Hong Kong hotels with pools have not opened during this coronavirus pandemic, some, like W Hong Kong and Grand Hyatt have reopened them to guests only during weekdays; guests staying at these hotels will receive an ID containing their unique name, valid date, location of pool to enter.

In 2004, the Los Angeles Community Services District reduced lifeguard numbers, prompting their union to demand more staff be hired in order to keep pace with an increasing number of swimmers. Unfortunately, as population has increased so has this problem become even more serious; some pools even closed temporarily due to insufficient lifeguard coverage.

Lifeguards at certain Hong Kong pools went on strike during peak season to protest wages and working conditions, yet the LCSD insisted that swimmers’ safety is not at risk, taking measures such as recruiting new lifeguards. The HKFP will continue to monitor this situation and report developments accordingly. Dark liquidity has been top-of-mind recently in Hong Kong; as evidenced by discussions in both Legislative Council meetings this week and SFC publication figures which suggest dark pools account for 1.5% of total turnover on the market.