I am never a sporty person, nor am I a frequent visitor of public sports centers; however, I have…read morebeen to this sports center in particular more than any other sports centers in Hong Kong. Do not be mistaken, this is not a convenient place to go to; the nearest MTR station would be Kwun Tong but it still takes another means of public transport to get there. There are bus that goes directly to Shun Lee estate from the island side but it take quite awhile to reach the terminus. Unlike other sports centers, the one in Shun Lee Estate has an area dedicated especially for gymnastic practices. And you have guessed it, I have been there to learn gymnastics and that was why the many a visits. The area for gymnastic practice is a lot more than just a room; the entire space is covered with carpet to provide soft landing. There are trampolines, beams and other equipment for the training; also because of that, there are a lot of professionals practicing there and it is quite amazing to witness people doing amazing tricks and flips; but at the same time as I was learning how to do those tricks, it was very frustrating and depressing at the same time. Nonetheless it was an eye opening experience and to be able to feel the atmosphere and space of the gymnastic area; although not being able to do any of those tricks, stepping on the carpet is quite an experience.

Being a part of the dancing community means that you have to actively look for spaces and studios…read morefor rehearsal; whether the place is suitable for dancing is one thing, whether the rent is affordable is another. Rents for dance studios in government sports centers are guaranteed to be cheap, although extra bucks are required in renting their audio sets, but the sum of these is still far lower than that of renting private studios for an hour. Because it is so affordable and economical, these studios are always fully booked and you have to get up early in the morning (like 7 am) to book online; there are even some hardcore fanatics that get up at 5 in the morning to go line up at the entrance of the sport center to book. Right, I might have been sidetracked too much, back to this sports center in particular. Due to recent rehearsal, I have finally set foot into this center that I have not even heard of before. Truth be told, Po Kong Village is as unfamiliar a name as a place abroad; located near diamond hill, it is a 10 minute walk from the MTR station uphill. This makes the center relatively inaccessible to those who are not living in the neighborhood. The facilities are relatively standard, squash courts, a gym room and a basketball court separated into badminton courts. Be warned however that the air con in the entire complex is pretty strong, after a long walk up from diamond hill station, it is most likely that you will be all sweaty. Do remember to dry yourself as soon as possible after going into the complex or you might risk catching a cold~

I was a member of this gym for a few years while I was in Hong Kong. It is a very friendly gym and…read morethe equipment is good. One great reason to join this gym is for the yoga classes conducted by Sky. He is a great yoga instructor and will stretch your body and mental resilience.

If you find the modes of commercial studio lack a comprehensive system to monitor you progress, I…read morewould very much recommend CCDC instead. CCDC is a renowned contemporary dance company in Hong Kong, which also is dedicated to promote dance to the public as well as nurturing new generations of dancers. Quite different from the more popular coupon approach used by most if not all commercial dance studios, CCDC takes a course approach; that is to say you have to first enroll to the course before attending the classes. By using this approach, the participants are more regular and the dance tutor could easier adjust the levels of each class and thus better monitor the progress as a class. Besides the more technical and academic genre such as ballet, Chinese and modern, CCDC has recently introduced styles like Jazz funk, Hip Hop and street jazz to cater to the different needs and preference of the students. Just like the common saying that theres a place for everyone; there is a studio for every dance lover. So if you want to learn dancing, what could be your reason not taking action?

Nice escape from the congestion of HK island. Awesome that there is a small playground for kids in…read morethe courtyard. Ate at the Dragon Room. The daikon dumplings are pretty awesome.

One of the best things about Hongkong are these beautifully maintain public sporting facilities…read more The are inexpensive and well looked after. Because they don't cost much, you need to book them early, online, in person or by kiosk. I play volleyball at arenas around town every chance I get.

Went for a Saturday afternoon swim . Pool was about 25 to 27 degrees indoors. Not too crowded. Only…read moretwo dedicated lanes for lap swim indoors but not crowded. Cost HKD 20 to get in. And need HkD coin refundable for the locker. Hot showers afterwards in individual cubicles

Wow, the happy 200th review! Can't believe I can write that much, look like Hong Kong is really a…read morecool place to stay and a very energetic city, loving it! So, this time I am going to introduce one of my favorite swimming pools in Hong Kong, Kowloon Park Swimming Pool. Honestly, I don't feel I am a very suitable person to write a review for pool because I prefer swimming in beach, but I know not everyone fancy in the salt, plus you may need the pool to practice if you are not a good swimmer, right? There are indoor, outdoor pools, training pool, diving pool and toddlers' pool, so give you various choices to choose. The main pool is of standard size which is good to practice and do exercise, while the leisure pool outdoor is huge so give you plenty space to relax and play. More than that, the swimming pool opens all year, so you can enjoy the water anytime. I did my scuba diving training in the diving pool before, and I have to say that is a really big and deep pool, it allows at least four teams of divers to practice same time and everyone still had a lot of rooms. The facilities are good as well, there are plenty shower and changing rooms, so you will never wait too long. The only thing I have to mention is, because of the good location, it is always packed on weekends and public holidays, try to avoid and get an easy day to enjoy.