Best Beaches in Hong Kong
The 7 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 6 guides that rank for "best beaches in hong kong"
Named by 4 of 61. Cheung Sha, LantauCalled the longest beach in Hong Kong at 3 kilometers, split into Upper and Lower Cheung Sha.Lower Cheung Sha has very fine sand, while Upper Cheung Sha has some stones and rocks.
Named by 4 of 62. Repulse BayVery popular and easy to reach, but high-rises crowd the hillsides and the sand is a bit coarse.A famous south-side beach, 292 meters long, with clear water, fine sand and easy transport.
Named by 3 of 63. Tai Long Wan (Sai Wan), Sai KungReached on foot: a 30 to 45 minute hike from Sai Wan Pavilion.Soft white sand and clear water, and nearly empty on weekday mornings.
Named by 3 of 64. Cheung Chau beaches (Tung Wan and Kwun Yam Wan)Tung Wan is larger and more popular; Kwun Yam Wan is smaller and a little quieter.Kwun Yam Bay is a water sports spot, home to the windsurfing center.
Named by 3 of 65. Shek O BeachNicknamed the back garden of Hong Kong Island, with water quality rated Good several times.Has changing rooms, showers, toilets and barbecue grills, reached on bus 9 from Shau Kei Wan MTR.
Named by 3 of 66. Pui O Beach, LantauA fine beach in the southeast of Lantau with dark sand and expansive shallows that can be remarkably warm.
Named by 2 of 67. Stanley Main BeachOne of the most popular beaches in Hong Kong, next to Stanley Market.Reached by bus 6, 6X or 260 from Central MTR.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name November as the best time to visit Hong Kong.
Questions people ask
- How many public beaches does Hong Kong have?
- Wikipedia counts forty-two gazetted beaches managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, twelve on Hong Kong Island and thirty elsewhere.
