Work out and have a ton of fun at a Hong Kong climbing gym. Rock climbing improves your whole body strength and is a great mental workout too.
Verm City
It’s all about having fun at this North Point climbing gym. Their Clip n’ Climb open sessions are popular, as you independently traverse their Mario-like landscape – including a 6.5 metre slide! With 18,000 square feet of space, you’ll find something for every level.
4/F, Kodak House 1, 321 Java Rd., Quarry Bay, 2560-8128, vermcity.com.
GoNature
With more than 100 climbing routes and bouldering problems, GoNature has a huge climbing and bouldering gym in Kwun Tong. They’re all about getting out and enjoying Hong Kong’s natural beauty, with courses and training in abseiling and mountain craft as well as climbing. A day pass is $188 for adults and $148 for students.
Unit C2, G/F, Wing Hing Industrial Building, 14 Hing Yip St., Kwun Tong, Kowloon, 3563-7156, gonaturehk.com
Attic V
Specialising in bouldering, a low-to-the-ground climbing style that doesn’t require clips, Hong Kong climbing gym Attic V offers more than 100 bouldering routes, as well as shoe rental if you don’t have your own. Has classes to suit all abilities as well as outdoor adventure days. Also welcomes team building and children’s birthday parties.
Shop E, G/F, Derrick Industrial Building, 49 Wong Chuk Hang Rd., Wong Chuk Hang, 3101-2918, atticv.com.hk.
YMCA King’s Park Centenary Centre
At 18 metres, this is the highest outdoor climbing wall in Hong Kong, with more than 30 climbing routes. Participants need to take a short assessment in order to give it a go. The YMCA runs regular climbing classes for children and adults alike throughout the week. Also has a mini indoor wall for children and beginners.
22 Gascoigne Rd., Jordan, 2782-6682, ymcahk.org.hk/kpcc.
Keep Climbing
Offering regular classes for both kids and adults, Hong Kong climbing gym Keep Climbing is a bouldering and climbing gym conveniently located in Sheung Wan. A day pass to Keep Climbing is just $150, while a monthly pass is $800.
Unit 6, 2/F, Wayson Commercial Building, 28 Connaught Road West, 3619-7167, Sheung Wan, keepclimbinggym.com.
Hong Kong Climbing Park
Located in Sha Tin, Hong Kong Climbing Park has four activity zones: climbing, bouldering, training and a ninja warrior zone. There are varying rates, depending on the day you visit, how many zones you want to play in, and whether you want an hour-long or a day-long pass. For example, a one-day pass with access to all zones is $228 on weekdays and $268 on weekends and public holidays. Classes and courses also available, and there’s even a cafe area for long-suffering parents and partners.
Level 2, Belair Garden Shopping Arcade Phase 2, 52 Tai Chung Kiu Rd., Sha Tin, New Territories, 3708-9075, hkclimbingpark.com.
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