Not only financial analysts, fans of oriental exoticism or fans of powerful shopping aspire to visit Hong Kong. This administrative region of China is also famous for its beaches, the rest on which becomes special because of the urban views on the horizon and the realization that this is happening in one of the largest megacities on the planet. By the way, the sea of Hong Kong on its best beaches remains clean and quite suitable for swimming and even simple diving.
A bit of geography
The answer to the question of which sea washes Hong Kong is best answered by a detailed geographical map. The city includes not only part of the land of the Kowloon Peninsula, but also more than 250 islands in the South China Sea. It is part of the Pacific Ocean and looks like a semi-enclosed sea. The water temperature in the Hong Kong area ranges from +17 degrees at the height of the calendar winter to +27 degrees in the summer season. This makes it suitable for swimming most of the time of the year.
Beach vacation
Going on a trip, tourists are interested in what seas are in Hong Kong in order to arrange a few days of beach entertainment. In the central city, which is one of the world's largest cargo ports, there are no beaches, but on the outskirts and adjacent islands you can find many corners for a pleasant stay with a view of the sea.
The most popular places for sunbathing and swimming:
- The beaches of Lamma Island, which can be easily reached by ferry from the city center. These places are considered one of the most environmentally friendly, and therefore cars are prohibited on the island. Walking from the pier to the beach will take you many pleasant minutes, and the local seafood restaurants are some of the best in Hong Kong.
- Repulse Bay is a beach in a beautiful bay, where the most expensive and prestigious residential areas of Hong Kong are concentrated. The water here warms up especially well, and the bay is protected from waves by a chain of natural islands. An ideal place for a family holiday. Local attractions include the Bridge of Longevity and an old lighthouse.
- Turtle Cove Beach has a reputation for being the cleanest on the sea in Hong Kong. A gentle entrance to the water and a net that protects swimmers from the possible appearance of sharks makes it also the safest. The recreation area is equipped with sun loungers, changing rooms and a fresh shower.
- Shek O Beach is preferred by surfers and golf fans who can enjoy their favorite game in between water treatments. The fields are located in the immediate vicinity of the surf.
