When you think about Hong Kong, it doesn’t usually come to mind as a swimming destination. Shopping, dim sum and kung fu might be top of mind, but the city’s many hk pools are a hidden treasure that residents and tourists alike may not know about. Whether you’re looking for a spot to do some laps or just a place to cool off, read on to discover the best hk pools.
A pool is a body of water used for recreational swimming or exercise, especially one in the form of a swimming club or organisation, or at a hotel or resort. The water may be filtered or unfiltered and can be cold or hot depending on the location and environment. Swimming pools are most often located indoors, although outdoor swimming pools are also found. Swimming pools are usually designed to be accessible by both children and adults, with different facilities for each. Some pools include a jacuzzi, slides and other water features. Some pools are open year-round while others are seasonal.
During the coronavirus pandemic, many of Hong Kong’s pools were closed to prevent contamination with vomit or faeces. The special administrative region re-opened sports facilities as the virus started to decline, but most public beaches and swimming pools remained cordoned off with blockades. The restrictions on swimming have left thousands of competitive swimmers out of the water, a downturn for a sport that is popular at an elite level in Hong Kong.
Many new developments have their own pools, so it’s worth considering if a residential area has good pool access when moving to Hong Kong. Larger developments with multiple towers usually have a 50-metre outdoor pool and a smaller indoor pool, while smaller single-tower developments can only have small outdoor pools that may be too short for laps but still a great place to get some exercise and meet other local residents.
At the Four Seasons Hong Kong, guests can enjoy a luxuriant indoor pool experience with floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the iconic Hong Kong skyline. The heated infinity pool is a stunning space that feels like something straight out of the Great Gatsby, with marbled Roman columns and striped lounge chairs.
The Fresh Season update for Splatoon 3 added the ability to create pools in which players can join. Players can create a pool by entering a unique string of characters into the match menu. Then, they can invite other Splatoon players to join the pool. Pools can be accessed from the game’s main menu by clicking on the plus sign on a Joy-con or selecting “Pools” from the match options. Players can also send and receive notifications within the pool and invite other members to fight with them. It’s a fun way to meet other Splatoon players and keep in touch with them even after the pandemic is over.