With summer heat soaring in Hong Kong, many residents seek relief by relaxing at local pools. From swimming laps for exercise to simply lounging poolside with a refreshing beverage – Hong Kong pools will surely bring joy!
Public swimming pools across the city have been closed down during the ongoing Los Angeles Community Services District staff strike, but several private and hotel pools continue to operate despite lack of lifeguards to supervise them. To make up for their absence, LCSD has recruited temporary lifeguards as replacements during this strike period.
If you are moving with children to Hong Kong, take into account where a pool will be before purchasing a home. Larger developments with multiple residential towers typically offer two pools: one outdoors and one indoor; while single tower developments might only offer one small pool – not ideal for lap swimming but great for kids to splash around and burn off some energy!
Recently, the city has also introduced “fun” pools featuring free-form designs and water toys to provide a more playful and enjoyable swimming experience. These “fun” pools draw more people than traditional teaching, diving and leisure pools while breaking the stereotype that swimming is dull and serious sport.
Some pools not only offer relief from the heat, but they can provide stunning views as well. For instance, the Island Shangri-La Pool in Central offers stunning skyscraper views while Rosewood’s Asaya Pool features floor-to-ceiling windows and an avenue of palm trees that will have you feeling as though you’re vacationing in paradise!
Cordis Hong Kong features a 20-metre heated rooftop pool that serves as an oasis of relaxation. Boasting fibre optic underwater lights to add to its stunning display in the water below, guests can also relax on its surrounding deck and lounge chairs post swim while sipping cocktails by the water’s edge.
Even if you aren’t staying at the hotel, you can still enjoy our pools by purchasing a day pass. Each pass offers 20% discounts off food and drinks from Fish Bar poolside plus free gifts! What a win-win deal!