Deep Water Bay Beach Explained

Deep Water Bay Beach
Map:Hong Kong
Location:Deep Water Bay, Hong Kong Island
Coordinates:22.2445°N 114.1877°W
Length:400 metres
Type:Beach
Free Label 1:Patrolled by
Free Label 2:Hazard rating
Free Label 3:Access

Deep Water Bay Beach is a gazetted beach next to Deep Water Bay located to the south of Shouson Hill, Southern District, Hong Kong and is one of the four Hong Kong beaches which remain open during the non-bathing season. The beach has barbecue pits and is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Government.[1] The beach is 400 metres long and is rated as Grade 1 by the Environmental Protection Department for its water quality.[2]

Usage

The beach is less known to tourists than the adjacent Repulse Bay and is nonetheless very popular among local people.[3] Seaview Promenade, on the east side of Deep Water Bay, connects it with Repulse Bay, the path allows joggers and walkers alike to exercise alongside the seashore while admiring the stunning sea view, while Mills & Chung Path connects Deep Water Bay with Wong Chuk Hang on the west side.

Features

The beach has the following features:[1]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Leisure and Cultural Services Department - Beaches and Swimming Pools - Southern. Leisure and Cultural Services Department. 12 April 2021.
  2. Web site: Environmental Protection Interactive Centre : Beach Water Quality Data. Environmental Protection Department. 12 April 2021.
  3. Web site: The beaches of Hong Kong: Deep Water Bay Beach – SwissInHKG.com. SwissInHKG.com. 12 April 2021.