Repulse Bay, Hong Kong

Repulse bay is on the south side of Hong Kong island. It has a very pleasant setting and consequently has some eye watering real esate prices to match.

In 1841 the bay was used as a base by pirates and caused serious concern to foreign merchant ships trading with China. The pirates were subsequently repulsed by the British Fleet; hence the name. Another theory holds that the bay was named after the HMS Repulse which was stationed at the bay at one point.

In the 1910s, Repulse Bay was developed into a beach, and the Repulse Bay Hotel was built in 1920. To attract swimmers, a bus route from Central to Repulse Bay was created, and now stands as one of Hong Kong's oldest bus routes. During the Battle of Hong Kong in World War II, Repulse Bay was an important strategic location.

There are a number of hotels along the bay and also the old Repluse bay hotel (a strange affair with a hole in the building) which is now a shopping centre.

This is where the rich and famous make their homes. Our tour guide pointed out to us a huge house on the hill, and it turns out to be Jackie Chan's abode. There are two statues at the entrance to the temple - Goddess of Mercy and God of Wealth.

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Repulse Bay has a beautiful beach and it's worth a visit to look at the high rise apartment blocks there. There's the original block with the hole cut out after a feng shui expert said the dragon in the mountain behind couldn't excape! Further along there's a new block which was designed by Norman Foster. At the end of the beach there is a wonderful temple.

The Lifeguards Temple has statues from practically every religion. They were obviously making sure that every god would help them! It's rather kitsch but fun to visit. There are often coachloads of tourists from the mainland and it's interesting to see what they get up to. They all scramble up a Buddha statue to have their photo taken while they're rubbing the Buddha's belly. They go over the Bridge of Longevity several times to add a few more days to their lives and spend ages throwing coins up into the mouth of a fish statue! Great fun to sit and people watch!

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Repulse Bay is a 15 minute bus ride from Aberdeen, on the south coast of Hong Kong island. Repulse Bay has one of the most popular beaches in Hong Kong. At one end of the beach you can find the Life Guard club terraces where you can see huge statues of Tin Hau, the guardian of the Sea, and Kwun Yam, the goddess of mercy along with many other buddhas, monsters and all kinds of statues covered in mosaics.

On the way to Stanley market, you'll surely pass by this famous bay or beach named after a 19th century pirate ship that used to dock here - the Repulse Bay.

A beautiful lush green backdrop, breath-taking views, calm and clean water - very inviting for swimming, the bay is very popular among locals and expats alike, specially during the weekends.

Several restaurants are also around the area and residential units are already sprouting all around.

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With Kids along, Ocean Park is a place you shouldn't miss when you are there. Not only the thrill rides but also the animals. You can see flammingo at the entrance, panda, all kinds of underwater world creatures, also exciting dinosaurs park....
My son loves it !!

The tour to Repulse Bay is part of the package. The beach is beautiful...superb...lovely. I fall in love with it. The tourist guide told us that the sand is from Sahara Desert. Its so fine & smooth.

You have to go there to feel it. And I didnt bring some back, need the space for shopping ...hahahaha.

Anyway, since its part of the tour....I dont know the direction. No worries since this is tourist spot, transportation should be easy.

* Pic courtesy from Jimmy's.

This is a good temple for you to visit as this is the most famous temple in this area and it offers the biggest Kuan Yin statue in Hong Kong. This is the BEST Feng Shui place in Hong Kong as well. Hence, those rich people such as Lee Kar Sing and famous actors like jackie chan also staying at this area.