Hong Kong summer can be unbearably hot and sticky, leading even the heartiest among us to seek refuge indoors or a refreshing swim in one of Hong Kong’s many breathtakingly-located swimming pools – luxury hotel or public. Here we present some of the most breathtaking hk pools to choose from on your next summer staycation staycation staycation staycation stay.
Attracting guests with breathtaking vistas and crystal blue waters, this hotel pool in Hong Kong is one of the most beloved. Set within the prestigious Central district, Portier Explorer partner Hyatt Centric’s pool provides an idyllic spot to cool off while taking in some of Hong Kong’s best views. Enjoy watching as it sparkles under sunlight – don’t forget to grab an Instagram-worthy shot with your mimosa in hand!
Those seeking an idyllic Victoria Harbour view will love this pool’s tranquil environment surrounded by lush greenery and an attractive fountain, creating a peaceful ambiance. Additionally, this pool comes equipped with its own slide and jacuzzi so that they can have plenty of aquatic fun!
At the historic YMCA Bridges Street Centre lies Hong Kong’s first indoor swimming pool – which also hosts swimming lessons for kids! Fairly affordable compared to other public pools, this location remains open until 10 pm every night for public swimming pleasure.
The pool boasts a wet classroom area, ideal for team meetings and practice sessions, while seating up to 800 spectators at once in its upper seating area natatorium natatorium (making it the ideal spot to cheer on Omaha Swimming & Diving programs!). Come see why Omaha Swimming & Diving makes history every time!
Hong Kong can be a challenging city to locate large outdoor swimming pools, though newer developments offer them in abundance. Ocean Shores, Park Island and Belchers are among the larger multi-tower developments with 50-metre outdoor pools; smaller single tower developments may only have smaller pools that don’t provide laps but still make for fun splashing activities and social interaction among residents.
Leisure officials estimate that only about 40 of Toronto’s 600 lifeguards have reported for duty this summer due to a severe shortage, according to leisure officials. To attract lifeguards, the city offered more attractive two-year contracts but it’s unclear how long this shortage will last; more pools could close or limit how many lanes swimmers have access to; consequently, recreation and sports professional union warned many of Toronto’s 45 public pools may close lanes or facilities used for swimming instruction, having negative repercussions both for swimmers as well as industry participants alike.