Pao Yue Kong Swimming Pool — Attraction in Hong Kong

Bliss! An exceptionally lovely sunny Sunday. 33°C, blue sky, not too humid. And we hadn't been swimming since last summer. Our local pool is the Victoria Park Swimming Pool. But that's indoors and it seemed such a waste to be in that foetid atmosphere on such a glorious day. After a little research, we settled on an "expotition" to Wong Hang Chuk. Neither of us had been there, but there was a convenient bus. So we grabbed the essential gear and headed out. Lo and behold, an oldish complex, but very clean, well maintained with helpful staff.....and only about 10 people in an Olympic size pool. The muscles are a little sore tonight, but the bliss of sun, blue sky, clear sparkling water, not a child in sight, and blessed silence repays every twinge.

Oh! And I'm not recommending it because I don't want all HK crowding in and spoiling my...

Great facilities (two 50m pools, a diving pool [never open], kids pools, and training pools) but very tired and badly maintained. Ridiculously closed at lunchtimes and just after work – exactly when people might want to use – and Tuesdays for make-believe 'cleaning'. Venue and LCSD needs new customer-centric management who understand that they're here to serve the public, not their...

The facility is pretty extensive with multiple pools with varying depths. There is a separate dive tank specifically for diving because there are no "deep ends" in any of the pools we've been to this far (HK standard practice!?). The locker rooms were large as well which is nice if it gets busy. This pool had a distinct "training" vibe to it and not necessarily a place...