Repulse Bay, Hong Kong

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Primarily an upmarket residential area, sun-drenched Repulse Bay has a relaxed resort-like atmosphere. The wide, wave-lapped beach is popular with locals and visitors alike and great for sandy strolls in the early morning when the sun is up and the sunbathers are out in force, or at sunset when all is at peace.

This crescent-shaped stretch of sand is one of the most beautiful beaches in Hong Kong. The beach features a lifeguard clubhouse built in traditional Chinese style. Its ceiling is decorated with magnificent swirling dragons. Towering twin statues of Kwun Yum and Tin Hau, both protectors of fishermen dominate the picturesque gardens that lead down to the beach.

There are a suprising number of beaches in Hong Kong.
The best ones are to the South and East of the region. The ones to the west are polluted by the Pearl River outflow.
Good ones can be found at Repulse Bay, Shek O, Big Wave Bay, Stanley (not village side) and Sai Kung.
Swimming is pleasant and the water clean enough that you can still see your feet when the water is up to your waist.
Most have good facilities such as showers, changing rooms and cafes.

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Repulse Bay is located in southern part of Hong Kong Island. It is the most spectacular bay in Hong Kong. Its name was derived when British Army repulsed the pirates several decades ago when British occupied Hong Kong. The Chinese name for Repulse Bay literally means "the Shallow Water Bay".

Today Repulse Bay is a great tourist destination and attraction. Lots of luxurious hotels, high-rise residential properties, fascinating monuments, elegant restaurants, bars and cafes are now located along the beach. Millions of foreign and local tourists flock to Repulse Bay to enjoy the scenery every year especially during summer.

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Repulse Bay is Hong Kong's most popular beach, often attracting over 20,000 visitors at weekends. It has a nice sandy beach but is overlooked by several apartments include the famous "building with a hole" - The Repulse Bay Building, site of the former Repulse Bay Hotel that was built in 1920. One theory about the bays name comes from that it was named after HMS Repulse which was stationed at the bay at one point during the early days of the British Navy to fend off pirates.

Hong Kong Island has some very upmarket districts to the south. The main tourist draw here is Repulse Bay, where you can catch the sun sea and surf on many nice beaches and escape the hustle bustle of the city. Some other areas of note are Aberdeen and Stanley. This picture shows some modern hotels with unique designs.

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Well, since it's one of the most famous beaches in Hong Kong, there is nothing much to do there. But the beach itself is very clean and it's quite spacious comparing to standard in Hong Kong. I had a good afternoon "burning myself" just like a roasted pork, a well-known Cantonese cuisine.
There is a temple for Chinese Goddness, Guan-yin and Matzu just five minutes away from the main beach. There are a lot of statues there, if you are tired of ultra-violet, pay a visit there to feel how Chinese pray to our Goddness can be another experience.
There are one Starbucks, one Pizza Hut, and a 7-11 convenience store if you ever feel hungry of in need of buying some kits.
By the way, this is my second stop of my Hong Kong discovery trip. I enjoy this serious. Hope you can also enjoy my travel notes.

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Repulse Bay is placid waters and hotel attracted picnickers and tourists. Demolished, then replicated, the colonial-style hotel adorns a high-rise estate. This beach features an unusual Mythical deities protect the gaudy Lifeguard Club, built in traditional style and boasting huge statue of Kwun Yum and Tin Hau protectors of fisherfolk.

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This a photo of my friend Sony at Repulse Bay on Hong Kong Island. We had a stop here during our HK Island tour. What a gorgeous spot. The South China Sea as the backdrop to this beautiful beach outlined on a rolling green hillsided coastline with magnificent luxury homes and apartments was just a sight to behold. The sea was so still and relaxing with sunlight cascading upon the waves in perfect symmetry. I wish we had more time there. It is a quaint little seaside community with the most beautiful sights I've ever seen. Some small boutiques and cozy pubs hug the coastside making this spot a paradise for tourists and I'm sure locals alike. If it's your first time there make sure you visit Repulse Bay.

A poem I wrote about Repulse Bay upon my return home.

Repulse Bay

In motion
yet still
dawns an infinite canvas
of Western colonized
Chinese archetypes
where lavish mountain hideaways
rich in ginseng, bamboo
and crescent moon white sands
sing acappella
amidst a rapturous seascape
playing chopsticks
at high tide
while the South China Sea
sleeps.