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Visitors are advised to check the availability of lifeguard services at the beach on the respective website before visiting. The public should not swim at beaches without lifeguard services to avoid accidents.
Hong Kong Island packs a lot of beach into a little bit of land. While the north-side districts of Central and Western, Wan Chai and Eastern are crammed with glass and steel skyscrapers and towering apartment blocks, Southern district boasts bay after bay of golden sand and calm waters that are safe for a splash and swim with family and friends year-round. Whether you want to dive in for some water sports, dine by the seaside, or simply find a patch of sand to chill out, the Island’s southern coastline has a beach for everyone. Running from south-east to south-west there are: village-y Shek O; touristy Stanley; secluded Chung Hom Kok; chilled South Bay; flamboyant Middle Bay; glitzy Repulse Bay; and leafy Deepwater Bay. Below is a rundown of a few of our favourites.
Shek O
One of Hong Kong’s most popular beaches, Shek O
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There are plenty of beachside eateries to sate your appetite, including food and chilled wine on its terrace overlooking the sea. If you want to blend in with the locals, seek out the divey Ben’s Back Beach Bar on the sand.
Repulse Bay
It’s easily accessible, and there are plenty of restaurants for after swimming.
Despite the name, Repulse Bay Beach
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Its location in one of Hong Kong’s most affluent neighbourhoods means Repulse Bay attracts a well-heeled crowd. Expect to share the sand with bankers, tai tais, mums and mums-to-be, expat kids and a heap of day-trippers.
Chung Hom Kok
The lesser-known Chung Hom Kok
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Stanley
People love Stanley
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