Whether you're a seasoned pro-climber or just starting out, these are the best climbing gyms in Hong Kong to get your hands on – literally – across town.
For many, Hong Kong is known as a concrete jungle, but our city is never short of fitness options, thanks to its scenic hiking trails and innovative workout spots. If pumping iron at gyms in Hong Kong or getting limber at these pilates studios aren’t for you, then consider climbing to new heights at one of these well-equipped and pioneering playgrounds. From bouldering to vertical walls, check out the best climbing gyms in Hong Kong for a unique workout experience.
The best climbing gyms in Hong Kong
1. Hong Kong Climbing Park
You don’t need to head to the great outdoors (unless you want to, of course) to get a good workout from rock climbing. The world-class facilities at the Sha Tin location of Hong Kong Climbing Park has three zones and a glass ceiling to enhance your climbing experience. While you should head to Sha Tin if you want to include a spin on the Ninja Warrior Zone to your regimen, the Yuen Long location has an indoor High Wall and Bouldering Wall that are more than enough for seasoned climbers. Looking for climbing classes? Hong Kong Climbing Park offers comprehensive introductory classes, certificate classes, and regular classes for those wanting to get into a regular routine and explore the wonderful world of climbing!
Hong Kong Climbing Park has locations in Sha Tin and Yuen Long.
2. Verm City
Let your inner child go wild in this vibrant climbing amusement park! Opened in 2017, Verm City’s 20,000-square-foot playground is a climber’s dream come true. Aside from the colourful boulder gym, there are also vertical walls, slab walls, and “the cave” that all come with frequently rotating climbing routes. With special packages that offer workshops, introductory classes for beginners, and even a kids climbing school, Verm City will have you flying across the walls in no time.
Verm City, 4/F, Kodak House 1, 321 Java Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, p. 2560 8128
3. Attic V
You know you’re in safe hands when a climbing gym is run by rock climbing veterans. Enter Joanna and Gwie, a duo of seasoned climbers with over 40 years of experience and the co-founders of Attic V. Featuring over 100 routes that are constantly changing, their climbing gym offers courses for both beginners and intermediate climbers. For those of you who want to take breaks in between your climbing sessions, you can sign up for Attic V’s day passes, which allow you to come and go as you please throughout the day.
Attic V, Shop E, G/F, Derrick Industrial Building, 49 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, p. 3101 2918
4. YMCA King’s Park Centenary Centre
Ideal for climbers who are up for a challenge, the 18-metre-high outdoor climbing wall at YMCA King’s Park is the tallest in town and can hold up to 30 climbers at a time. It offers 15 different routes with varying degrees of difficulty. On the other hand, amateur climbers can head to the YMCA in Tsim Sha Tsui for the 266-square-foot indoor climbing wall, dedicated to top rope climbing only.
YMCA King’s Park Centenary Centre, 22 Gascoigne Road, Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong, p. 2782 6682
5. Just Climb
“Everyone can climb” is the bold and encouraging motto that Just Climb lives by. Founded in 2011 and now with gyms across the city, Just Climb offers ever-changing routes that span several levels of difficulty. With branches including Hong Kong’s first indoor boulder gym in a shopping mall, some of Just Climb’s locations feature locker rooms, free wifi, free phone charging service, and food and beverage areas.
Just Climb has gyms across Hong Kong.
6. The Player Climbingym
With a 4.5-metre-high wall, The Player Climbingym covers about 10,000 square feet and offers classes for pairs and groups. With day passes, monthly passes, annual passes, and more, there are all sorts of packages available here for you to get in the bouldering spirit. Along with a wide range of climbing zones ranging from V0 to V7+, The Player Climbingym also offers a gym area and a coffee corner. Additionally, the Kids Climbing Academy is perfect for little ones who love a good climb, with classes for children divided into different stages based on age and ability.
The Player Climbingym, 6B & 6B1, UG/F, Lai Chi Kok Bay Garden, 272 Lai King Hill Road, Lai Chi Kok, Hong Kong, p. 6380 0112
7. Keep Climbing
Keep Climbing may be a relatively smaller climbing gym in Hong Kong, but it has a robust and dedicated community. Conveniently located in Sheung Wan, you can head to this indoor climbing gym whether for a quick workout or a long climb. Kids and adults are all welcome here to learn from experienced instructors on challenging walls. With climbing routes being changed regularly, make sure to take advantage of the passes, so that you can come back from time to time and try out all there is to offer!
Keep Climbing, Unit 6, 2/F, Wayson Commercial Building, 28 Connaught Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, p. 3619 7166
8. Project_climb & Boulder HK
Working on any “projects” lately? Seeking to represent a lifestyle beyond climbing, Project_climb & Boulder HK is here to support you and all your goals. This indoor climbing gym in Hong Kong provides a space for individuals to learn how to climb, hone their skills, and push themselves. Already building a strong community, regulars can enjoy refreshed climbing routes, as well as workout and yoga sessions. With day and annual passes, climbers can enjoy this sleek gym to its fullest.
Project_climb & Boulder HK, Room 11, 2/F, Metro Centre I, 32 Lam Hing Street, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong
9. N Bouldering
Climbers looking to take their bouldering skills to the next level have got to add N Bouldering to their rotation of climbing gyms in Hong Kong. Everyone from novices to seasoned boulderers can explore the meticulously built facilities that even include a one-of-a-kind, 55-degree overhanging wall. With frequently changing routes as well as partial routes that are reset every week, the walls at N Bouldering are uniquely customised for challenging yet safe climbs. Memberships, Gym Passes, Share Passes, and a variety of classes are available for anyone who wants to flexibly join this climbing community.
N Bouldering, Flat A&B, 24/F, Success Commercial Building, 245-251 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, p. 6060 1257
10. Campus Climbing
If you want to tackle challenging walls in a supportive environment, look no further than Campus Climbing. Encouraging newbie climbers with introductory classes and day passes, you’ll soon want to sign up for the annual passes to take full advantage of the changing routes throughout the gym. Dedicated to fostering a tight-knit community as well as cultivating climbing skills, Campus Climbing has a seating area for those wanting to catch their breath with beanbags and board games – so nice and chill!
Campus Climbing, 1/F, Jade Suites Podium, 600 Canton Road, Jordan, Hong Kong, p. 9010 7250
[This article was originally published in February 2020 and updated in 2024 by Min Ji Park.]
