Summer in Hong Kong can be brutal, so taking a dip in one of the finest Hong Kong pools is an ideal way to beat the heat. Additionally, many of these pools provide stunning city views!

Swimming provides many health benefits – it reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, increases energy levels and can even aid with depression and other mental health conditions. Therefore, more people are taking up swimming as a fun and refreshing sport; indeed there are 44 public swimming pools throughout Hong Kong (one each on Hong Kong Island, 13 Kowloon and 22 New Territories managed by Leisure and Cultural Services Department or LCSD).

Hammer Hill Swimming Pool in Tsing Yi is known for offering some of the most spectacular views in town, making it a popular public pool among families and children, thanks to its many water slides and fountains. There’s even a leisure pool designed specifically for toddlers!

YMCA Bridges Street Centre is another top choice. Offering affordable pool fees compared to its counterparts in Hong Kong and being housed within an iconic complex, this indoor pool also hosts many exciting sports classes for kids living here.

For something truly luxurious, visit The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong pool. Featuring bottom-to-ceiling windows for breathtaking city skyline views, as well as its stylish pink and seafoam green color palette with playful flamingo decor that makes you feel like you’re living out one of Wes Anderson’s movies!

Of course, staying in one of Hong Kong’s top hotels means taking full advantage of their pool. At Island Shangri-La Hong Kong for instance, their outdoor pool offers spectacular cityscape views while their al fresco Fish Bar and Pool Lounge is perfect for relaxing after an eventful day in Hong Kong.