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Tai Long Wan
Offering some of the best beaches in Hong Kong, Tai Long Wan
(which translates to Big Wave Bay) is accessed from Sai Kung
and is made up of four beaches: Sai Wan, Ham Tin Wan, Tai
Wan and Tung Wan. Tai Wan and Tung Wan are the furthest
beaches and therefore a little more remote, but well worth the
effort (the rickety bridge is interesting). Tung Wan is stunning
and usually pretty quiet. There are no facilites or lifeguards, but
this means you can take your dog, too. Visitors are guaranteed
to forget they’re still in Hong Kong!
Life’s
A BEACH
Who needs Thailand when we have such
amazing beaches in Hong Kong? Check out
these stunning options
Clearwater Bay
Don’t let the steps down, or the carpark that
always seems full (even in the rain) put you off,
Clearwater Bay Beach offers sparkling waters (the
clue is in the name!) and great natural scenery.
There are showers and a small food hut selling
drinks and icecreams.
Cheung Sha Beach
Located on Lantau, Lower and Upper Cheung
Sha Beaches each offer a slightly different
vibe, with Lower Cheung Sha offering more
dining options. With such a large expanse of
sand, there’s plent of space to sunbathe, even
for the resident water buffalo
Repulse Bay
A great choice for those who don’t
want to go off the beaten track, the
crescent-shaped Repulse Bay Beach
is easy to get to and offers access
to great facilities. A variety of food
options are available at The Pulse,
although not a cheap option. There’s
a small pay area for children and
clean washrooms.
Big Wave Bay
OK, so the waves may not be up
there with those in Bali, but Big Wave
Way is probably the closest Hong
Kong has to offer for surfers. (See
our Watersports article for more info).
The water is clean and the facilities
comfortable. It’s usually a little quieter
than it’s neighbour, Shek O Beach.
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