Swimming pools can be found in most new developments with multiple residential towers. Swimming pools provide children with an ideal space to interact and release energy before bedtime while adults use them to stay in shape through lap swimming or just relaxing in the water. Deciding where to live in Hong Kong often depends on access to pool facilities – larger developments tend to feature larger outdoor swimming pools while smaller single tower developments might only have smaller outdoor pools that may not allow lap swimming but still make for pleasant spot for soaking up sunbathing.

Hong Kong’s public swimming pools are usually run by the government and open to anyone (excluding residents). Most boast one or more 50-metre pools as well as shallow ones for younger swimmers; changing rooms and lockers are usually available for a nominal fee; most offer three sessions daily from 6:30am-12:00, 1:00-6.00 and 7:00-10.00pm with entrance fees set at $19 per session; children and seniors qualify for discounts, while lockers require either a refundable HK$5 coin lock or personal padlocking systems.

There are a few privately run pools in Hong Kong, though they tend to be more costly than their government-run counterparts. Private pools tend to be smaller but sometimes include diving boards and water slides – often found at golf clubs or hotels – with the best ones located on Hong Kong Island.

The elegant new Kennedy Town community pool was constructed over several phases from 2008 to 2017 by two groups of contractors, replacing an earlier pool that was destroyed during West Island Line construction. Its modern, elegant design incorporates a central plaza with shaded seating, as well as an outdoor pool offering views of the city skyline.

Hong Kong’s swimming pools were predominantly designed and constructed during the 1960s and 70s. Many were partially or fully funded by the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club; complexes typically featured two standardised designs: a 50-metre pool featuring changing room and lobby facilities below ground, along with several smaller teaching pools.

Natural pools in Hong Kong offer some of the most captivating pools, like Man Cheung Po in Tai O, which can be reached via hiking the Bride’s Pool Nature Trail. Here, the crystal clear waters make this popular destination well worth its sweaty one-hour hike from village.

Eaton Hong Kong’s rooftop pool may be small, but it makes up for it with its eye-catching pink and seafoam green colour scheme and fun flamingo decor. Hong Kong regulations don’t permit over 30% capacity at pool areas so finding a seat to watch the scenery or people-watch is easy – Klook customers can book an staycation package that includes breakfast and dinner buffets to experience this luxurious pool area!