Swimming is a fun recreational activity and an effective low-impact workout that can help you stay fit. It also helps to relieve stress and relax the mind. It can be done alone or with friends and family, and it is a great way to cool down from the summer heat. In Hong Kong, you can find a variety of pools to choose from. These include rooftop, water-level and indoor swimming pools. Whether you want to swim laps in an Olympic-sized pool or lounge in a cabana, Hong Kong has something for everyone.
With the cool sniff of autumn in the air, Hong Kong’s pools are reopening to the public amid a dip in coronavirus cases, but many remain cordoned off as authorities restrict access to the sea. In this city of skyscrapers, a reopening of public swimming pools is a welcome respite from the blistering blaze of summer.
Located in Kowloon, the Hotel ICON offers a heated rooftop swimming pool with spectacular views over the city’s harbor and skyline. The pool is a part of the larger complex, which includes an indoor training pool and teaching pool as well as facilities for disabled swimmers. Lockers are available, and entry fees can be paid by Octopus card. The pool also hosts regular swim meets, which can attract up to 1,000 spectators.
Another outdoor pool with a view is the Aquatics Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui. The 40,000-square-meter facility houses an outdoor training pool and an indoor teaching pool, as well as changing rooms with shower cubicles, lockers and private changing areas. The pool is open to the general public from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm. The pool is closed several times a day for cleaning services, so you may have to schedule your visit accordingly.
The most unique pool in Hong Kong is the Kennedy Town Swimming Pool (Jian Ni Di Cheng You Yong Chi). This spaceship-like structure, designed by Terry Farrell and Partners, took eight years to complete along Victoria Harbour. The complex includes an indoor and outdoor pool that is a world-first in its use of translucent, insulated tensile membrane. The acoustic properties of the membrane make it quieter than other conventional pools, and the transparent material allows for a view of the surrounding buildings.
The pool has an impressive design, and it is not surprising that it was chosen as one of the most innovative architecture projects in the country. It is also home to an exciting range of recreational activities, including a yoga studio, fitness center and a restaurant. In addition, it features an exhibition gallery with rotating displays. In the future, it will host a variety of performances and educational events. The new complex will serve as an icon for the city. The facility was designed with sustainability in mind, with the aim of reducing energy consumption and water usage by 30%. In order to achieve this, the building was built using materials that are recyclable and biodegradable.