Hong Kong may not immediately spring to mind as a city known for swimming pools, yet this city of superlatives boasts several incredible options from world’s highest pool to natural infinity pools tucked among mountainsides or lush foliage.
Public swimming pools provide commuters with a great way to cool off in summer. The ideal time for swimming at one is after school and before rush hour when most locals head into work or the gym; weekends may prove challenging when it comes to laneswimming; it is wise to bring along towels, goggles, locks for lockers and shampoo.
If you want a luxurious experience, visit a hotel rooftop pool. These pools can rival even the finest hotel rooms with breathtaking cityscape views from every seat in the house – but most offer day passes for reasonable rates too! Just keep in mind these pools may be more costly than usual and may have less lifeguard coverage than regular ones.
There are multiple outdoor and indoor public swimming pools located throughout the city that are clean and safe to use, most commonly within residential complexes but also at commercial centers or sports facilities. Most are open daily from 6am-8pm with peak hours being weekends and around Chinese New Year period.
No matter your preferred water activity – swimming laps, lounging poolside or sipping cocktails – Hong Kong’s stunning pools offer endless choices and amenities. So take a dip and browse our top 10 Hong Kong pools – now let the fun (and cooling off!) begin!
1. Ritz Carlton Hong Kong Pool
Dream of swimming among the clouds? Visit Hong Kong’s International Commerce Center 118th floor for the world’s highest hotel pool: Ritz Carlton Hong Kong’s luxurious and serene 118th-floor Ritz-Carlton Pool can be found there; day or night it makes for stunning scenery when Victoria Harbour lights up behind it!
2. The Peak Tower Pool
At the Peak Tower in Hong Kong’s center is this modern swimming pool: its glass-bottomed structure at its edge offers swimmers stunning views over Hong Kong below them and makes this the ideal location to capture captivating Instagram shots.
3. Man Cheung Po (or 10,000 Feet Waterfall Pool)
This crystal clear waterfall pool, situated near Tai O in the New Territories and accessible through hiking the Bride’s Pool Nature Trail is definitely worth your while – its sparkling pools set amid beautiful gorges boasting natural bridges and mountaintops provide an exquisite sight!