Chung Hom Kok Beach
Beach in Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
22°13′04″N 114°12′08″E / 22.21779°N 114.20211°E / 22.21779; 114.20211
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Chung Hom Kok Beach is a gazetted beach next to Chung Hom Wan located on the western shore of Chung Hom Kok, Southern District, Hong Kong. The beach has barbecue pits and is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Government.[1] The beach is rated as Grade 1 by the Environmental Protection Department for its water quality.[2]
The beach is about 169 metres long and it offers views of Round Island.
History
On 29 March 2021, a red tide was spotted by Environmental Protection Department staff at the beach.[3]
Usage
The beach is a smaller beach compared to other beaches and is one of the popular beaches in Southern District.[4]
Features
The beach has the following features:[1]
- BBQ pits (24 nos.)
- Changing rooms
- Showers
- Toilets
- Light refreshment kiosk
- Water sports centre
- Playground
See also
References
- ^ a b "Leisure and Cultural Services Department - Beaches and Swimming Pools - Southern". Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "Environmental Protection Interactive Centre : Beach Water Quality Data". Environmental Protection Department. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "Two red tides sighted at Deep Bay and Chung Hom Kok Beach - Dimsum Daily". Dimsum Daily. 1 April 2021. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "Urban getaway: Chung Hom Kok Beach – bluebalu". Bluebalu. 8 April 2016. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Chung Hom Kok Beach.
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Main borders and locations
- Aberdeen
- Cape D'Aguilar
- Nam Long Shan
- Pok Fu Lam
- Repulse Bay
- Sandy Bay
- Shek O
- Stanley
- Tai Tam
- Wong Chuk Hang
- Canadian International School of Hong Kong
- Ebenezer School & Home for the Visually Impaired
- German Swiss International School Pok Fu Lam Campus
- Hong Kong International School
- Hong Kong True Light College
- Kellett School Pok Fu Lam Campus
- Sacred Heart Canossian College
- Singapore International School
- St Stephen's College
- South Island School
- West Island School
- Aberdeen Country Park
- Béthanie
- Central Ordnance Munitions Depot
- Cyberport
- D'Aguilar Peak
- The Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital at Sandy Bay
- Grantham Hospital
- Holy Spirit Seminary
- Hong Kong Parkview
- Kwun Yam Shrine
- Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union Pok Fu Lam Road Cemetery
- Middle Bay
- Murray House
- Ocean Park Hong Kong
- Queen Mary Hospital
- Pok Fu Lam Country Park
- The Pulse
- The Repulse Bay
- Shek O Country Park
- Shouson Hill
- South Horizons
- Stanley Military Cemetery
- Stanley Prison
- Tai Tam Country Park
| Moved | |
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| Beaches |
| Closed |
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| MTR stations |
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- Ap Lei Chau (Aberdeen Island)
- Ap Lei Pai
- Kau Pei Chau
- Magazine Island
- Middle Island (Tong Po Chau)
- Tai Tau Chau
