As of 2019, there are tanning salons located in Central, Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui and Mongkok. Most of these tanning salons will have 3 – 4 solariums, with most being vertical. Vertical tanning, stand-up tanning, or sunshowers are the Hong Kong solution to the very high rental costs. Further, they are generally less expensive than sunbeds, reducing tanning salon up-front costs.
Indoor tanning in Hong Kong pales in popularity to other major city centres of similar size in the West. (Pun intended). Even with the small number of tanning salons, appointments are not always necessary, but still recommended. Be prepared to wait at smaller salons during busy times and seasons if you just walk-in.
Pricing levels at salons across Hong Kong vary widely. As there is no ‘standard’ amount of UV to a tanning session, beware of prices that seem a little too attractive. A standard session of tanning at a very low price may leave you with very little result. Consider friendly recommendations and online reviews.