Hong Kong Pools

Whether it’s for fitness or to relax, swimming is an ideal summer activity. However, in Hong Kong, pools are limited and many are overcrowded during peak hours. This is due to a shortage of lifeguards. To avoid the crowd, you should visit the pools during off-peak hours.

The pool at K11 Artus is the perfect place to escape from your day-to-day responsibilities and enjoy some quality time with family or friends. This design-oriented and sophisticated serviced apartment-hotel has a beautiful outdoor pool made with luxurious turquoise Balinese stone. The pool is 25 meters ideal for laps and offers beautiful city views. To top it all off, the hotel’s rooftop has an excellent cocktail bar and a Jacuzzi.

There is also a shop nearby where you can purchase swimming costumes, floats, and pool toys. You can also use the lockers, but make sure you have a $5 coin to insert into the lock.

The pools in the Kwun Tong and Kowloon districts are among the most heavily-patronised, with a total of 165,600 visitors last year. The facilities in these districts meet or exceed the standard provision suggested in the Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines (HKPSG).

Nevertheless, some of these pools are not open because of a lack of qualified lifeguards. According to the Leisure Department, only 40 per cent of 600 seasonal lifeguards have reported for duty so far. This is not surprising given the tight competition for the job.

Another issue is the high cost of running the public swimming pools. In addition to operating costs, the city needs to invest in renovations to improve the conditions. This can be difficult because of the city’s financial constraints. In an attempt to address this problem, the government is introducing more progressive measures for hiring lifeguards.

The Consumer Council said private dog swimming pools did not provide enough information about their hygiene, water temperature, depth and prices. Some even used exemption clauses to evade liability for accidents. The watchdog also found that incidents of dogs feeling unwell after swimming at such pools had been recorded.

Those who love to swim in the sea can head to the beach near Victoria Harbour, where you will find eight pools. There is a main pool, a teaching pool and a leisure pool that’s designed especially for toddlers. In addition, there are two large water slides. You can also enjoy a spectacular view of Victoria Harbour from the water! The entry fee is $19 per session. The pools are open from 6:30am-12:00 and 1:00-6:00 each day.