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			{{Use Hong Kong English\|date=July 2014}}
	] has a long ]line which is full of twists and turns with many ]s and ]es. Many of them are well sheltered by ]s nearby, as Hong Kong is a place where there is much more mountain area than plain land. As a result, huge ]s seldom appear at the bays, which makes them suitable for ].
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			{{Geography of Hong Kong}}
			Hong Kong has a ] with ]s and beaches. The shelter provided by adjacent ] keeps ] sizes generally small, and most beaches are thus suitable for swimming and recreation, if they can be reached.

			About half of Hong Kong's more accessible beaches are ] and thus managed by the ] (LCSD). Many that are not gazetted are also popular, and some privately owned beaches are publicly accessible.
	However, along with the development of Hong Kong, the quality of water near some of the bays becomes poorer and poorer, causing them to be closed; for example, Approach Beach, Ting Kau Beach, Anglers' Beach, Gemini Beaches, Hoi Mei Wan Beach, Casam Beach and Lido Beach in Tsuen Wan.

			With the increasing development and urbanisation of Hong Kong, water quality has worsened resulting in the closure of several beaches previously suitable for swimming. These include Approach Beach, Ting Kau Beach, Anglers' Beach, Gemini Beaches, Hoi Mei Wan Beach, Casam Beach and Lido Beach in ]. In 2011, Lido Beach, Casam Beach, Approach Beach and Hoi Mei Wan Beach were reopened following an improvement in water quality.<ref> {{webarchive \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811000943/http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/ppr_release_det.php?id=3595 \|date=11 August 2011 }}</ref>
	Presently, there are in total forty beaches in Hong Kong being managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. 11 of them are located on the ] and the southern part of ] and 29 of them are located in the ], including the outlying islands.

			== Gazetted beaches ==
	<center>]<br>''Location of Beaches in Hong Kong''</center>
			A total of forty-two beaches in Hong Kong are gazetted and managed by LCSD. Twelve of these are located on ], with the remaining 30 spread across the ], including the ]. Some are temporarily closed to swimmers.
			] at ].]]
			] at ].]]
			] at ].]]
			=== Full list ===
			{{Div col}}
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			1. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|蝴蝶灣泳灘}})<br/>
			2. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|青山灣泳灘}})<br/>
			3. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|加多利灣泳灘}})<br/>
			4. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|舊咖啡灣泳灘}})<br/>
			5. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|新咖啡灣泳灘}})<br/>
			6. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|黃金泳灘}})
			;]
			7. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|釣魚灣泳灘}})<br/>
			8. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|雙仙灣泳灘}})<br/>
			9. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|海美灣泳灘}})<br/>
			10. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|更生灣泳灘}})<br/>
			11. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|麗都灣泳灘}})<br/>
			12. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|汀九灣泳灘}})<br/>
			13. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|近水灣泳灘}})<br/>
			14. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|馬灣東灣泳灘}})
			;]
			15. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|三星灣泳灘}})<br/>
			16. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|橋咀泳灘}})<br/>
			17. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|廈門灣泳灘}})<br/>
			18. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|銀線灣泳灘}})<br/>
			19. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|清水灣第一灣泳灘}})<br/>
			20. ] Second Beach ({{lang\|zh-hk\|清水灣第二灣泳灘}})

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	#Butterfly Beach ( 蝴蝶灣泳灘 )
			21. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|深水灣泳灘}})<br/>
	#Castle Peak Beach ( 青山灣泳灘 )
			22. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|淺水灣泳灘}})<br/>
	#Kadoorie Beach ( 加多利灣泳灘 )
			23. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|中灣泳灘}})<br/>
	#Cafeteria Old Beach ( 舊咖啡灣泳灘 )
			24. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|南灣泳灘}})<br/>
	#Cafeteria New Beach ( 新咖啡灣泳灘 )
			25. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|舂坎角泳灘}})<br/>
	#Golden Beach ( 黃金泳灘 )
			26. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|聖士提反灣泳灘}})<br/>
	#Anglers' Beach ( 釣魚灣泳灘 )
			27. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|赤柱正灘泳灘}})<br/>
	#Gemini Beaches ( 雙仙灣泳灘 )
			28. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|夏萍灣泳灘}})<br/>
	#Hoi Mei Wan Beach ( 海美灣泳灘 )
			29. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|龜背灣泳灘}})<br/>
	#Casam Beach ( 更生灣泳灘 )
			30. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|石澳泳灘}})<br/>
	#Lido Beach ( 麗都灣泳灘 )
			31. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|石澳後灘泳灘}})<br/>
	#Ting Kau Beach ( 汀九灣泳灘 )
			32. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|大浪灣泳灘}})
	#Approach Beach ( 近水灣泳灘 )
			;]
	#Ma Wan Tung Wan Beach ( 馬灣東灣泳灘 )
			33. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|洪聖爺灣泳灘}})<br/>
	#Kiu Tsui Beach ( 橋咀泳灘 )
			34. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|蘆鬚城泳灘}})
	#Hap Mun Bay Beach ( 廈門灣泳灘 )
			;]
	#Trio Beach ( 三星灣泳灘 )
			35. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|觀音灣泳灘}})<br/>
	#Silverstrand Beach ( 銀線灣泳灘 )
			36. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|長洲東灣泳灘}})
	#Clear Water Bay First Beach ( 清水灣第一灣泳灘 )
			;]
	#Clear Water Bay Second Beach ( 清水灣第二灣泳灘 )
			37. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|銀鑛灣泳灘}})<br/>
	#Big Wave Bay Beach ( 大浪灣泳灘 )
			38. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|貝澳泳灘}})<br/>
	#Shek O Beach ( 石澳泳灘 )
			39. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|上長沙泳灘}})<br/>
	#Turtle Cove Beach ( 龜背灣泳灘 )
			40. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|下長沙泳灘}})<br/>
	#Hairpin Beach ( 夏萍灣泳灘 )
			41. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|塘福泳灘}})
	#Stanley Main Beach ( 赤柱正灘泳灘 )
			;]
	#St. Stephen's Beach ( 聖士提反灣泳灘 )
			42. ] ({{lang\|zh-hk\|大埔龍尾泳灘}})<br/>
	#Chung Hom Kok Beach ( 舂坎角泳灘 )
			{{Div col end}}
	#South Bay Beach ( 南灣泳灘 )
	#Middle Bay Beach ( 中灣泳灘 )
	#Repulse Bay Beach ( 淺水灣泳灘 )
	#Deep Water Bay Beach ( 深水灣泳灘 )
	#Hung Sing Yeh Beach ( 洪聖爺灣泳灘 )
	#Lo So Sing Beach ( 蘆鬚城泳灘 )
	#Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach ( 長洲東灣泳灘 )
	#Kwun Yam Beach ( 觀音灣泳灘 )
	#Silvermine Bay Beach ( 銀礦灣泳灘 )
	#Pui O Beach ( 貝澳泳灘 )
	#Upper Cheung Sha Beach ( 上長沙泳灘 )
	#Lower Cheung Sha Beach ( 下長沙泳灘 )
	#Tong Fuk Beach ( 塘福泳灘 )

			===Tuen Mun===
	<div style="float:right;width:300px;margin:0 0 1em 1em;text-align:center;">]<br>''Repulse Bay, Hong Kong''</div>
			====Kadoorie Beach====
			]
			Kadoorie Beach ({{lang\|zh-hk\|加多利灣泳灘}}) is located at 18¾ milestone, ]. The enquires of the beach are 2450 6336 and 2451 3461. There are BBQ area, changing rooms, shower facilities and toilet. Lifeguard service hours are 0900–1800 in April to May, September to October, and also on Mondays to Fridays in June to August. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in June to August, lifeguard service hours are 0800–1900. Lifeguard services are suspended during winter (November to March).

			====Cafeteria Old Beach====
	'''Repulse Bay Beach ( 淺水灣泳灘 ) - Hong Kong Island'''
			Cafeteria Old Beach ({{lang\|zh-Hant-HK\|舊咖啡灣泳灘}}) is located at 18¾ milestone, Castle Peak Road. The enquires of the beach are 2450 6306 and 2451 3461. There are refreshment kiosk, BBQ area, changing room, shower facilities, toilet and bathing shed. Lifeguard service hours are 0900–1800 in April to May, September to October, and also on Mondays to Fridays in June to August. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in June to August, lifeguard service hours are 0800–1900. Lifeguard services are suspended during winter (November to March).

			====Cafeteria New Beach====
	Repulse Bay is a well-known beautiful ] with its long line of coast and smooth ]s. It is a Grade 1 beach. This means that the water quality of the Beach is good. Also there are seldom huge ]s chasing on to the ]. As a result, Repulse Bay is an ideal place for ].
			Cafeteria New Beach ({{lang\|zh-Hant-HK\|新咖啡灣泳灘}}) is located at 18½ milestone, Castle Peak Road. The enquires of the beach are 2450 6440 and 2451 3461. There are refreshment kiosk and beach volleyball court. Lifeguard service hours are 0900–1800 in April to May, September to October, and also on Mondays to Fridays in June to August. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in June to August, lifeguard service hours are 0800–1900. Lifeguard services are suspended during winter (November to March).

			====Golden Beach====
	In ] 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 and hence the name.
			] ({{lang\|zh-Hant-HK\|黃金泳灘}}) is located at the 18½ milestone of Castle Peak Road, ]. It is the largest beach in Tuen Mun with a total area of 78,500 m<sup>2</sup> and a length of 545 metres. It is the first artificial beach in Hong Kong. It is classified as a Grade 2 beach, meaning that the water quality is fair. Refreshment kiosks, a hotel and a shopping mall are to be found adjacent to the beach.

			Golden Beach is unique amongst the beaches of Hong Kong in that it has a volleyball court. The Hong Kong Beach Volleyball Team occasionally practises on Golden Beach.
	Near the Bay, there are ] ]s and ]s for people to have their ]s. Also, it is a good place for family or friends gathering because of its barbecue sites. There is also a ] for people to buy what they want. People need not worry about being hungry after playing for a long time on the Bay and they need not bring too many things when ]ling to the Bay.

			Golden Beach is served by KMB bus routes 52X (] ↔ ]), 53 (] ↔ ]), 61A (] South → ] Interchange), 61M (Yau Oi South ↔ ] North), 252B (Handsome Court → ]), 252X (Handsome Court/] ↔ ]) and 261B (] → ];<br />
	Besides swimming, the large ]s of two ]es, ] and ], are worthwhile seeing.
			by ] bus routes 962/N962 (] ↔ ]), 962B/962S (Chi Lok Fa Yuen ↔ Causeway Bay);<br />
			by ] bus routes A33 (] ↔ Tuen Mun Road Interchange);<br />
			by ] feeder bus routes K51 (] ↔ ]) and K53 (] ↺ ]).]

			===Tsuen Wan===
	It is very convenient for people to travel to Repulse Bay as many vehicles can reach the Bay such as ] no. 6, 6A, 6X, 260 from ]. It is also easy for private vehicles to get parking places there.
			==== Ma Wan Tung Wan Beach – Ma Wan ====
			] ({{lang\|zh-Hant-HK\|馬灣東灣泳灘}}) is located on ] island.

			===Hong Kong Island===
	With the above merits of Repulse Bay, many ]s and local people are attracted to it.

	~~'''~~Deep Water Bay Beach ~~( 深水灣 ) – Hong Kong Island'''~~		==== Deep Water Bay Beach ====
			] of Repulse Bay Beach looking southwest]]
			Deep Water Bay Beach ({{lang\|zh-Hant-HK\|深水灣}}泳灘) is located on southern Hong Kong Island. See ].

			==== Repulse Bay Beach ====
	Deep Water Bay Beach is a popular beach on Hong Kong Island. It is quite near Repulse Bay Beach. Therefore, there is a pathway connecting the two beaches, Marechiato Seaview Promenade. People can have a walk along the pathway from one beach to another beach, watching the beautiful view nearby. As Deep Water Bay Beach is a Grade 2 beach, the water quality of the Beach is fair.
			Repulse Bay Beach ({{lang\|zh-Hant-HK\|淺水灣泳灘}}), traditionally Hong Kong's most popular because of its easy access by bus and extensive facilities, is located on southern Hong Kong Island. See ].

			==== Middle Bay Beach and South Bay Beach ====
	There are refreshment kiosk and barbecue area near Deep Water Bay Beach for people to have their meals or barbecue. Moreover, the Beach is next to a ] course. So apart from swimming, people can also go there to play golf.
			These two small beaches at ] and ] are located within walking distance of Repulse Bay Beach. However, since they are not directly accessible by public transport, they tend to be quieter and less crowded than Repulse Bay.

			==== Turtle Cove Beach ====
	It is quite convenient for people to go to Deep Water Bay Beach. They can go there by Bus no. 6A, 6X and 260 from Central. Also they can travel to there by private cars, as there are car parks near the Beach.
			The beach situated east of ] and west of Tai Tam Reservoir is ] ({{lang\|zh-Hant-HK\|龜背灣泳灘}}) which is a Grade 1 beach of less than 70 meters in length. Turtle Cove is very well equipped; with changing rooms, toilets and showers as well as a small playground, a ]s kiosk and seven barbecue pits.

			Turtle Cove Beach is accessible by bus No.14 from exit A of the ] or mini-bus 16X from Chai Wan; the beach is located near the Red Hill estate stop (past the Tai Tam Reservoir). From near the bus stop, stairs lead down the hill to the beach.

			==== Big Wave Bay Beach====
	'''Turtle Cove Beach ( 龜背灣泳灘 ) - Hong Kong Island'''
			] ({{lang\|zh-Hant-HK\|大浪灣泳灘}}) in ] is also the site of ] rock carvings similar to those found on ] Island.<ref></ref> Not to be confused with other places called '']'' or ''Tai Long Wan'' in Hong Kong.

			=== Lamma Island ===
	The beach situated at east of ] and west of Tai Tam Reservoir is Turtle Cove Beach which is a Grade 1 beach. Being less than 70 meters long, it can easily be considered as a baby beach. Because there are no signposts, people do not know that you are already there until you get there. It is pretty quiet since it is only frequented by those in the know. Turtle Cove is very well "equipped"; with changing rooms, ]s and showers as well as a small playground, a ]s kiosk and a couple of ] pits.
			==== Hung Shing Yeh Beach ====
			] ({{lang\|zh-Hant-HK\|洪聖爺灣泳灘}}) is the most popular beach on ]. The sand on the beach is very fine, like powder. The water of the Beach is clean and it is classified as a Grade 1 beach.

			Near the beach, there is a barbecue area, refreshment kiosk, and shower and changing facilities.
	To get there, people can take bus No.14 from exit A of the Sai Wan Ho ] station. Once having gone past the Tai Tam Reservoir, they should keep an eye open for a building called Red Hill on their left. Then they should get off at that stop, and walk on till stairs leading people down the hill can be seen. People can reach the Beach by following those.

			There is no public transport on Lamma Island. To reach the beach one must travel to ] from ] by ferry, and then walk for about 20 minutes. The route is signposted.
	<div style="float:right;width:300px;margin:0 0 1em 1em;text-align:center;">]<br>''Shek O Beach, Hong Kong''</div>

			==== Lo So Shing Beach ====
	'''Shek O Beach ( 石澳泳灘 ) - Hong Kong Island'''
			] ({{lang\|zh-Hant-HK\|蘆鬚城泳灘}}) is located on ] between the main villages of ] and ]. The water of the beach is clean and it is classified as a Grade 1 beach. Some years ago the government of Hong Kong built shower and refreshment facilities there, which remain almost unused because of the beach's remote location and the absence of public transport.

			To reach the beach one must travel to Yung Shue Wan or Sok Kwu Wan by ferry, and then walk for about 40 minutes.
	Shek O Beach is on the south-eastern part of the Hong Kong Island. Being a Grade 2 beach, the water quality of Shek O Beach is fair. The sands on the beach are very small too. Also, there are many restaurants and a barbecue area near the beach. So many people go to there for swimming or barbecue on holidays. On the other hand, the ] in the beach provide an excellent place for sports climbing.

			=== Cheung Chau ===
	It is quite inconvenient for people to go to Shek O Beach because only buses no. 9 from Shau Kei Wan and no. 309 from Central can reach the place; but bus no. 309 is only available on Sunday. However, there are quite lot ]s near the beach; so it is still convenient for people to travel to it by private cars.
			==== Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach and Kwun Yam Beach ====
			]
			There are two main beaches on ]: ] ({{lang\|zh-Hant-HK\|長洲東灣泳灘}}) and ] ({{lang\|zh-Hant-HK\|觀音灣}}) aka. Afternoon Beach. Although they are not as big as the well-known beaches along the Hong Kong Island coast, they have much character. Kwun Yam Beach is a beautiful fine white beach situated on the east coast of Cheung Chau. The water quality is good and it is classified as Grade 1. It is popular for various water sports facilities, with two centres providing rentals of windsurfers and kayaks. Many lovers like to take leisurely walks there and to enjoy the village scene which still maintains the old traditions. Also, it is where Hong Kong's first Olympic medallist, ], first learned and practised windsurfing. A formal monument to her achievement is erected in the children's playground on Tung Wan Beach, while an unofficial monument is to be found beside the "windsurfer" café and centre owned by her uncle and first coach, situated between the two beaches.

			=== Lantau Island ===
	Due to the isolated situation of Shek O, the environment near the Shek O Beach remains rustic. This becomes the attractive point of Shek O.
			==== Silver Mine Bay Beach ====
			{{main\|Silver Mine Bay Beach}}
			]
			Hong Kong's largest island, ], has several beaches which are clean, uncrowded and relatively convenient to reach. For all of them, the first step is to simply take the ferry from Central to ]. Then, if necessary, one can just hop on a bus.

			Silver Mine Bay Beach ({{lang\|zh-Hant-HK\|銀鑛灣泳灘}}), which is a Grade 1 beach, is the easiest one to get to, since it is located about a 5-minute walk away from the Mui Wo ferry pier. Since there is a sandbar area, this beach is ideal for flinging frisbees or flying ]s. Further along the beach is a swimming area with several lifeguards on duty. Many visitors rent a bike for the afternoon, and stop off at the many refreshment kiosks and little restaurants along the road fronting the beach. If people do not feel like hurrying back into the city, they can also choose to stay overnight at the Silvermine Beach Hotel, located right on the waterfront. Also, there are several other hotels and guesthouses in the area where people can stay.
	'''Golden Beach ( 黃金泳灘 ) - New Territories'''

			==== Pui O Beach ====
	Golden Beach is located at 18.5 milestone of Castle Peak Road in ]. It is the largest beach in Tuen Mun with total area 7.85 hectares and length 545 meters. Also it is the first artificial beach in Hong Kong. The water quality of Golden Beach is fair as it is classified as a Grade 2 beach. The Beach is beautiful with its golden sands. So it is a good place for lovers to stroll along the sea-shore.
			{{main\|Pui O Beach}}

			==== Cheung Sha Beaches ====
	Near the Beach, there are refreshment kiosks, hotel and shopping mall where souvenir, articles for daily use and snack are available for people to buy. People can buy almost what they need from there; so it is quite convenient.
			]
			Cheung Sha Beach is located in ], on the southern shore of ]. It is divided into two parts by a small headland: ] (east) and ] (west). It is 3 km long and is one of the longest beaches in Hong Kong.<ref>'']'': {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131111214051/http://www.timeout.com.hk/around-town/features/23444/get-out-cheung-sha-beach.html \|date=11 November 2013 }}, 8 May 2009</ref> The beaches are accessible from ].<ref>]: </ref> Tong Fuk Beach is located nearby, to the west of Lower Cheung Sha Beach.

			==== Tong Fuk Beach ====
	Golden Beach is characteristic by its unique facility among the beaches in Hong Kong, i.e. the volleyball court on the beach. If people are interested in beach volleyball, they can get there with their teammates or friends. If they are lucky, they may have a chance to meet the Hong Kong Beach Volleyball Team, which will have practice over there frequently.
			{{main\|Tong Fuk Beach}}

			== Non-gazetted beaches ==
	To go to Golden Beach, people can travel Bus no. 52M from Kwai Fong and no. 53 from Tsuen Wan.
			A number of Hong Kong's larger non-gazetted beaches are popular, with the lack of official oversight and facilities often seen as part of their attraction. Other, smaller locations may be difficult to reach and likely exclusive for any visitor that finds them. However such non-maintained beaches may have accumulated significant ] of varying attractiveness. A few bays, such as Hoi Ha, lie within protected areas and swimming may be prohibited.

			#Chung Wan ({{zh\|t=涌灣\|labels=no}}) South ], ]
	'''Clearwater Bay Beaches ( 清水灣泳灘 ) - New Territories'''
			#Cheung Sha Wan ({{zh\|t=長沙灣\|labels=no}}) Northeast ]
			#Crescent Bay ({{zh\|t=娥眉灣\|labels=no}}) ], ]
			#Lo Kei Wan ({{zh\|t=籮箕灣\|labels=no}}) ], Mirs Bay
			#Tung Wan ({{zh\|t=東灣\|labels=no}}) ], Mirs Bay
			#Wu Kai Sha ({{zh\|t=烏溪沙\|labels=no}}) ], ]
			#Lung Mei ({{zh\|t=龍尾\|labels=no}}) ], East ]
			#Hoi Ha Wan ({{zh\|t=海下灣\|labels=no}}) ], North ]
			#Nam She Wan ({{zh\|t=蚺蛇灣\|labels=no}}) East Sai Kung, Mirs Bay
			#Tung Wan ({{zh\|t=東灣\|labels=no}}) East Sai Kung, ]
			#Tai Wan ({{zh\|t=大灣\|labels=no}}) East Sai Kung, ]
			#Ham Tin Wan ({{zh\|t=鹹田灣\|labels=no}}) East Sai Kung, ]
			#] ({{zh\|t=大浪西灣\|labels=no}}) East Sai Kung, ]
			#] ({{zh\|t=浪茄灣\|labels=no}}) Long Ke Wan, East Sai Kung
			#Long Ke Tsai ({{zh\|t=浪茄仔\|labels=no}}) Long Ke Wan, East Sai Kung
			#Pak Sha Chau ({{zh\|t=白沙洲\|labels=no}}) ], Sai Kung
			#Pak Lap Wan ({{zh\|t=白臘灣\|labels=no}}) ], South Sai Kung
			#Ma Tau Wan ({{zh\|t=馬頭環\|labels=no}}) High Island, South Sai Kung
			#Kam Lo Wan ({{zh\|t=蠄蟧灣\|labels=no}}) High Island, South Sai Kung
			#Nam Fung Wan ({{zh\|t=南風灣\|labels=no}}) High Island, South Sai Kung
			#Kau Sai Wan ({{zh\|t=滘西灣\|labels=no}}) ], Sai Kung
			#Whiskey ({{zh\|t=白環\|labels=no}}) Kau Sai Chau, Sai Kung
			#Campers' Bay ({{zh\|t=露營灣\|labels=no}}) ], ]
			#Pak Shui Wun ({{zh\|t=白水碗\|labels=no}}) Port Shelter, Clearwater Bay
			#Bayside ({{zh\|t=碧沙灣\|labels=no}}) Port Shelter, Clearwater Bay
			#Little Palm ({{zh\|t=小棕林\|labels=no}}) Port Shelter, Clearwater Bay
			#Lung Ha Wan ({{zh\|t=龍蝦灣\|labels=no}}) Port Shelter, Clearwater Bay
			#Ung Kong Wan ({{zh\|t=甕缸灣\|labels=no}}) ], Clearwater Bay
			#Lung Kwu Upper ({{zh\|t=龍鼓上灘\|labels=no}}) ], west ]
			#Lung Kwu Lower ({{zh\|t=龍鼓下灘\|labels=no}}) ], Tuen Mun
			#Dragon Bay ({{zh\|t=青龍灣\|labels=no}}) ], ]
			#To Tei Wan ({{zh\|t=土地灣\|labels=no}}) ], ]
			#Tai Pak Wan ({{zh\|t=大白灣\|labels=no}}) ], East ]
			#] ({{zh\|t=大浪灣\|labels=no}}) ], South Lantau Island
			#Yi Long Wan ({{zh\|t=二浪灣\|labels=no}}) Chi Ma Wan, South Lantau Island
			#Sha Lo Wan ({{zh\|t=沙螺灣\|labels=no}}) West ], North Lantau Island
			#] ({{zh\|t=大浪灣\|labels=no}}) ], South Lantau Island
			#Lo Kei Wan ({{zh\|t=籮箕灣\|labels=no}}) Shui Hau, South Lantau Island
			#Kau Ling Chung ({{zh\|t=狗嶺涌\|labels=no}}) ], Southwest Lantau Island
			#Fan Lau Tung Wan ({{zh\|t=分流東灣\|labels=no}}) Fan Lau, Southwest Lantau Island
			#Fan Lan Sai Wan ({{zh\|t=分流西灣\|labels=no}}) Fan Lau,<ref>Jules Brown and Dinah Gardner, ''Hong Kong and Macau'', page 187</ref> Southwest Lantau Island
			#Luk Keng Wan ({{zh\|t=鹿頸灣\|labels=no}}) ], Northeast Lantau Island
			#Tai Kwai Wan ({{zh\|t=大貴灣\|labels=no}}) Northwest ]
			#Po Yue Wan ({{zh\|t=鯆魚灣\|labels=no}}) Southwest Cheung Chau
			#Pak Tso Wan ({{zh\|t=白鰽灣\|labels=no}}) Southwest Cheung Chau
			#Shek Pai Wan ({{zh\|t=石排灣\|labels=no}}) Southeast Lamma Island
			#Mo Tat Wan ({{zh\|t=模達灣\|labels=no}}) East Lamma Island
			#Kwo Chau Wan ({{zh\|t=果洲灣\|labels=no}}) Tai Chau, ]
			#Siu A Chau Wan ({{zh\|t=小鴉洲灣\|labels=no}}) ], ]

			== Water quality grading system ==
	There are two beaches Clearwater Bay First Beach and Second Beach located at the Clearwater Bay Peninsula. The First Beach is classified as grade 1 beach while the Second Beach is classified as grade 2 beach.
			Gazetted beaches in Hong Kong are classified into four grades (Grades 1 – 4) according to the level of ] in the water of the beaches. This is done by the ]. Every week, water samples of each beach are collected for analysis to determine their bacterial level.

			Grade 1 means that the water quality of the beaches is good, with an E. coli count of no more than 24 per 100 mL of beach water and no known cases of skin or gastrointestinal illnesses among swimmers there.
	The scenery there is very beautiful. Also life-guard and ] nets facilities are provided for the swimmers' safety. Car parking facilities, refreshment kiosks and barbecue pits can also be found. That is why many people enjoy their family day there.

			Grade 2 means that the water quality of the beaches is fair, with an E. coli count of 25–180 per 100 mL of beach water and no more than 10 reported cases of skin and gastrointestinal illnesses per 1000 swimmers.
	To go to Clearwater Bay, Bus no. 91 can be taken in Diamond Hill MTR station.

			Grade 3 means that the water quality of the beaches is poor, with an E. coli count of 181–610 per 100 mL of beach water and 11–15 reported cases of skin and gastrointestinal illnesses per 1000 swimmers.
	'''Silvermine Beach ( 銀礦灣泳灘 ) - Lantau Island'''

			Grade 4 means that the water quality is very poor, with an E. coli count greater than 610 per 100 mL of beach water. Also the rate of skin and gastrointestinal illnesses is greater than 15 cases per 1000 swimmers. As a result, swimming is not advised at Grade 4 beaches.
	Hong Kong's largest island, ], has several beaches which are clean, uncrowded and relatively convenient to get there. For all of them, the first step is to simply take the ] from Central to Mui Wo. Then, if necessary, people can just hop on a bus.

			==See also==
	Silvermine Beach which is a Grade 1 beach is the easiest one to get to since it is located about a 5 minute walk away from the Mui Wo ferry pier. Since there is a sandbar area, this beach is ideal for flinging Frisbees or flying kites. Further along the beach is a swimming area with several lifeguards on duty. Many Lantau natives rent a bike for the afternoon, and stop off at the many refreshment kiosks and little restaurants along the road fronting the beach. If people do not feel like hurrying back into the city, they can also choose to stay overnight at the Silvermine Beach Hotel, located right on the waterfront. Also, there are several other hotels and guesthouses around there for people to stay.
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	Hung Shing Yeh Beach is one of famous beaches on ]. The sand on the beach is very fine like powder. The water of the Beach is clean and it is classified as a Grade 1 beach.
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	Near the Beach, there is a barbecue area and refreshment kiosk.
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	However, it is inconvenient for people to go there because no public transport reaches the place. People need to travel to Yung Shue Wan or Sok Kwu Wan on Lamma Island from ] by ferry. Then they need to walk for a period of time to reach the Beach.
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	There are two main beaches on ], Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach and Kwun Yam Beach. They are not as big as those well-known beaches along the Hong Kong Island Coast. But, they do have their own characters. Kwun Yam Beach is a beautiful fine white beach situated at the east coast of Cheung Chau. The water quality is good and it is classified as a Grade 1 beach. It provides a series of water sports facilities. Many lovers like to take leisure walks there and to enjoy the village scene which still keeps the old traditions. Also, it is the place at where Hong Kong first Olympic medalist, ], always practices and has built her training base. These have made the beach become popular.

	There are ] from Central pier to Cheung Chau which are scheduled in every 20 minutes from Monday to Saturday and every 30 minutes on Sunday and public holidays. The route takes 45 minutes or 25 minutes for ordinary ferry and high speed ship respectively.

	'''Grading System of beach ( 泳灘等級制 )'''

	Beaches in Hong Kong are classified into four grades ( Grades 1 – 4 ) according to the level of ] in the water of the beaches. This is done by ]. Every week, water sample of each beach is collected for analysis to find out its bacterial level.

	Grade 1 means that the water qualities of the beaches are good. The amount of E. coil is no more than 24 counts per 100 mL of beach water. Also no case of ] and gastrointestinal illnesses is detected for swimmers who have swum in the beaches.

	Grade 2 means that the water qualities of the beaches are fair. The amount of E. coil is about 25 – 180 counts per 100 mL of beach water. Also the rate of skin and gastrointestinal illnesses is no more than 10 cases per 1000 swimmers.

	Grade 3 means that the water qualities of the beaches are poor. The amount of E. coil is about 181 – 610 counts per 100 mL of beach water. Also the rate of skin and gastrointestinal illnesses is about 11 – 15 cases per 1000 swimmers.

	Grade 4 means that the water quality is very poor. The amount of E. coil is greater than 610 counts per 100 mL of beach water. Also the rate of skin and gastrointestinal illnesses is greater than 15 cases per 1000 swimmers. As a result, swimmers are advised not to swim in the Grade 4 beaches.

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Hong Kong has a long and jagged coastline with many bays and beaches. The shelter provided by adjacent mountains keeps wave sizes generally small, and most beaches are thus suitable for swimming and recreation, if they can be reached.

About half of Hong Kong's more accessible beaches are gazetted and thus managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD). Many that are not gazetted are also popular, and some privately owned beaches are publicly accessible.

With the increasing development and urbanisation of Hong Kong, water quality has worsened resulting in the closure of several beaches previously suitable for swimming. These include Approach Beach, Ting Kau Beach, Anglers' Beach, Gemini Beaches, Hoi Mei Wan Beach, Casam Beach and Lido Beach in Tsuen Wan. In 2011, Lido Beach, Casam Beach, Approach Beach and Hoi Mei Wan Beach were reopened following an improvement in water quality.

Gazetted beaches

A total of forty-two beaches in Hong Kong are gazetted and managed by LCSD. Twelve of these are located on Hong Kong Island, with the remaining 30 spread across the New Territories, including the Outlying Islands. Some are temporarily closed to swimmers.

Full list

Tuen Mun District

1. Butterfly Beach (蝴蝶灣泳灘)
2. Castle Peak Beach (青山灣泳灘)
3. Kadoorie Beach (加多利灣泳灘)
4. Cafeteria Old Beach (舊咖啡灣泳灘)
5. Cafeteria New Beach (新咖啡灣泳灘)
6. Golden Beach (黃金泳灘)

Tsuen Wan District

7. Anglers' Beach (釣魚灣泳灘)
8. Gemini Beaches (雙仙灣泳灘)
9. Hoi Mei Wan Beach (海美灣泳灘)
10. Casam Beach (更生灣泳灘)
11. Lido Beach (麗都灣泳灘)
12. Ting Kau Beach (汀九灣泳灘)
13. Approach Beach (近水灣泳灘)
14. Ma Wan Tung Wan Beach (馬灣東灣泳灘)

Sai Kung District

15. Trio Beach (三星灣泳灘)
16. Kiu Tsui Beach (橋咀泳灘)
17. Hap Mun Bay Beach (廈門灣泳灘)
18. Silverstrand Beach (銀線灣泳灘)
19. Clear Water Bay First Beach (清水灣第一灣泳灘)
20. Clear Water Bay Second Beach (清水灣第二灣泳灘)

Hong Kong Island

21. Deep Water Bay Beach (深水灣泳灘)
22. Repulse Bay Beach (淺水灣泳灘)
23. Middle Bay Beach (中灣泳灘)
24. South Bay, Hong Kong (南灣泳灘)
25. Chung Hom Kok Beach (舂坎角泳灘)
26. St. Stephen's Beach (聖士提反灣泳灘)
27. Stanley Main Beach (赤柱正灘泳灘)
28. Hairpin Beach (夏萍灣泳灘)
29. Turtle Cove Beach (龜背灣泳灘)
30. Shek O Beach (石澳泳灘)
31. Rocky Bay Beach (石澳後灘泳灘)
32. Big Wave Bay Beach (大浪灣泳灘)

Lamma Island

33. Hung Shing Yeh Beach (洪聖爺灣泳灘)
34. Lo So Shing Beach (蘆鬚城泳灘)

Cheung Chau

35. Kwun Yam Beach (觀音灣泳灘)
36. Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach (長洲東灣泳灘)

Lantau Island

37. Silver Mine Bay Beach (銀鑛灣泳灘)
38. Pui O Beach (貝澳泳灘)
39. Upper Cheung Sha Beach (上長沙泳灘)
40. Lower Cheung Sha Beach (下長沙泳灘)
41. Tong Fuk Beach (塘福泳灘)

Tai Po District

42. Tai Po Lung Mei Beach (大埔龍尾泳灘)

Tuen Mun

Kadoorie Beach

Kadoorie Beach (加多利灣泳灘) is located at 18¾ milestone, Castle Peak Road. The enquires of the beach are 2450 6336 and 2451 3461. There are BBQ area, changing rooms, shower facilities and toilet. Lifeguard service hours are 0900–1800 in April to May, September to October, and also on Mondays to Fridays in June to August. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in June to August, lifeguard service hours are 0800–1900. Lifeguard services are suspended during winter (November to March).

Cafeteria Old Beach

Cafeteria Old Beach (舊咖啡灣泳灘) is located at 18¾ milestone, Castle Peak Road. The enquires of the beach are 2450 6306 and 2451 3461. There are refreshment kiosk, BBQ area, changing room, shower facilities, toilet and bathing shed. Lifeguard service hours are 0900–1800 in April to May, September to October, and also on Mondays to Fridays in June to August. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in June to August, lifeguard service hours are 0800–1900. Lifeguard services are suspended during winter (November to March).

Cafeteria New Beach

Cafeteria New Beach (新咖啡灣泳灘) is located at 18½ milestone, Castle Peak Road. The enquires of the beach are 2450 6440 and 2451 3461. There are refreshment kiosk and beach volleyball court. Lifeguard service hours are 0900–1800 in April to May, September to October, and also on Mondays to Fridays in June to August. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in June to August, lifeguard service hours are 0800–1900. Lifeguard services are suspended during winter (November to March).

Golden Beach

Golden Beach (黃金泳灘) is located at the 18½ milestone of Castle Peak Road, Tuen Mun. It is the largest beach in Tuen Mun with a total area of 78,500 m and a length of 545 metres. It is the first artificial beach in Hong Kong. It is classified as a Grade 2 beach, meaning that the water quality is fair. Refreshment kiosks, a hotel and a shopping mall are to be found adjacent to the beach.

Golden Beach is unique amongst the beaches of Hong Kong in that it has a volleyball court. The Hong Kong Beach Volleyball Team occasionally practises on Golden Beach.

Golden Beach is served by KMB bus routes 52X (Tuen Mun Central ↔ Mong Kok), 53 (Yuen Long station ↔ Tsuen Wan), 61A (Yau Oi South → Tuen Mun Road Interchange), 61M (Yau Oi South ↔ Lai King North), 252B (Handsome Court → Tsim Sha Tsui), 252X (Handsome Court/Chi Lok Fa Yuen ↔ Lam Tin station) and 261B (Sam Shing → Kowloon station);
by Citybus bus routes 962/N962 (Lung Mun Oasis ↔ Causeway Bay), 962B/962S (Chi Lok Fa Yuen ↔ Causeway Bay);
by Long Win Bus bus routes A33 (Airport ↔ Tuen Mun Road Interchange);

by MTR Bus feeder bus routes K51 (Fu Tai ↔ Tai Lam) and K53 (Tuen Mun station ↺ So Kwun Wat).

Tsuen Wan

Ma Wan Tung Wan Beach – Ma Wan

Ma Wan Tung Wan Beach (馬灣東灣泳灘) is located on Ma Wan island.

Hong Kong Island

Deep Water Bay Beach

A Panorama of Repulse Bay Beach looking southwest

Deep Water Bay Beach (深水灣泳灘) is located on southern Hong Kong Island. See Deep Water Bay Beach.

Repulse Bay Beach

Repulse Bay Beach (淺水灣泳灘), traditionally Hong Kong's most popular because of its easy access by bus and extensive facilities, is located on southern Hong Kong Island. See Repulse Bay Beach.

Middle Bay Beach and South Bay Beach

These two small beaches at South Bay and Middle Bay are located within walking distance of Repulse Bay Beach. However, since they are not directly accessible by public transport, they tend to be quieter and less crowded than Repulse Bay.

Turtle Cove Beach

The beach situated east of Stanley and west of Tai Tam Reservoir is Turtle Cove Beach (龜背灣泳灘) which is a Grade 1 beach of less than 70 meters in length. Turtle Cove is very well equipped; with changing rooms, toilets and showers as well as a small playground, a soft drinks kiosk and seven barbecue pits.

Turtle Cove Beach is accessible by bus No.14 from exit A of the Sai Wan Ho MTR station or mini-bus 16X from Chai Wan; the beach is located near the Red Hill estate stop (past the Tai Tam Reservoir). From near the bus stop, stairs lead down the hill to the beach.

Big Wave Bay Beach

Big Wave Bay Beach (大浪灣泳灘) in Southern District is also the site of prehistoric rock carvings similar to those found on Cheung Chau Island. Not to be confused with other places called Big Wave Bay or Tai Long Wan in Hong Kong.

Lamma Island

Hung Shing Yeh Beach

Hung Shing Yeh Beach (洪聖爺灣泳灘) is the most popular beach on Lamma Island. The sand on the beach is very fine, like powder. The water of the Beach is clean and it is classified as a Grade 1 beach.

Near the beach, there is a barbecue area, refreshment kiosk, and shower and changing facilities.

There is no public transport on Lamma Island. To reach the beach one must travel to Yung Shue Wan from Central by ferry, and then walk for about 20 minutes. The route is signposted.

Lo So Shing Beach

Lo So Shing Beach (蘆鬚城泳灘) is located on Lamma Island between the main villages of Yung Shue Wan and Sok Kwu Wan. The water of the beach is clean and it is classified as a Grade 1 beach. Some years ago the government of Hong Kong built shower and refreshment facilities there, which remain almost unused because of the beach's remote location and the absence of public transport.

To reach the beach one must travel to Yung Shue Wan or Sok Kwu Wan by ferry, and then walk for about 40 minutes.

Cheung Chau

Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach and Kwun Yam Beach

There are two main beaches on Cheung Chau: Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach (長洲東灣泳灘) and Kwun Yam Beach (觀音灣) aka. Afternoon Beach. Although they are not as big as the well-known beaches along the Hong Kong Island coast, they have much character. Kwun Yam Beach is a beautiful fine white beach situated on the east coast of Cheung Chau. The water quality is good and it is classified as Grade 1. It is popular for various water sports facilities, with two centres providing rentals of windsurfers and kayaks. Many lovers like to take leisurely walks there and to enjoy the village scene which still maintains the old traditions. Also, it is where Hong Kong's first Olympic medallist, Lee Lai Shan, first learned and practised windsurfing. A formal monument to her achievement is erected in the children's playground on Tung Wan Beach, while an unofficial monument is to be found beside the "windsurfer" café and centre owned by her uncle and first coach, situated between the two beaches.

Lantau Island

Silver Mine Bay Beach

Main article: Silver Mine Bay Beach

Hong Kong's largest island, Lantau, has several beaches which are clean, uncrowded and relatively convenient to reach. For all of them, the first step is to simply take the ferry from Central to Mui Wo. Then, if necessary, one can just hop on a bus.

Silver Mine Bay Beach (銀鑛灣泳灘), which is a Grade 1 beach, is the easiest one to get to, since it is located about a 5-minute walk away from the Mui Wo ferry pier. Since there is a sandbar area, this beach is ideal for flinging frisbees or flying kites. Further along the beach is a swimming area with several lifeguards on duty. Many visitors rent a bike for the afternoon, and stop off at the many refreshment kiosks and little restaurants along the road fronting the beach. If people do not feel like hurrying back into the city, they can also choose to stay overnight at the Silvermine Beach Hotel, located right on the waterfront. Also, there are several other hotels and guesthouses in the area where people can stay.

Pui O Beach

Main article: Pui O Beach

Cheung Sha Beaches

Cheung Sha Beach is located in Cheung Sha, on the southern shore of Lantau Island. It is divided into two parts by a small headland: Upper Cheung Sha Beach (east) and Lower Cheung Sha Beach (west). It is 3 km long and is one of the longest beaches in Hong Kong. The beaches are accessible from South Lantau Road. Tong Fuk Beach is located nearby, to the west of Lower Cheung Sha Beach.

Tong Fuk Beach

Main article: Tong Fuk Beach

Non-gazetted beaches

A number of Hong Kong's larger non-gazetted beaches are popular, with the lack of official oversight and facilities often seen as part of their attraction. Other, smaller locations may be difficult to reach and likely exclusive for any visitor that finds them. However such non-maintained beaches may have accumulated significant flotsam and jetsam of varying attractiveness. A few bays, such as Hoi Ha, lie within protected areas and swimming may be prohibited.

Chung Wan (涌灣) South Crooked Harbour, North District
Cheung Sha Wan (長沙灣) Northeast Ping Chau
Crescent Bay (娥眉灣) Crescent Island, Mirs Bay
Lo Kei Wan (籮箕灣) Crescent Island, Mirs Bay
Tung Wan (東灣) Wong Wan Chau, Mirs Bay
Wu Kai Sha (烏溪沙) Wu Kai Sha, Ma On Shan
Lung Mei (龍尾) Plover Cove, East Tai Po
Hoi Ha Wan (海下灣) Hoi Ha Wan, North Sai Kung Peninsula
Nam She Wan (蚺蛇灣) East Sai Kung, Mirs Bay
Tung Wan (東灣) East Sai Kung, Tai Long Wan
Tai Wan (大灣) East Sai Kung, Tai Long Wan
Ham Tin Wan (鹹田灣) East Sai Kung, Tai Long Wan
Tai Long Sai Wan (大浪西灣) East Sai Kung, Tai Long Wan
Long Ke Wan (浪茄灣) Long Ke Wan, East Sai Kung
Long Ke Tsai (浪茄仔) Long Ke Wan, East Sai Kung
Pak Sha Chau (白沙洲) Sai Kung Hoi, Sai Kung
Pak Lap Wan (白臘灣) High Island, South Sai Kung
Ma Tau Wan (馬頭環) High Island, South Sai Kung
Kam Lo Wan (蠄蟧灣) High Island, South Sai Kung
Nam Fung Wan (南風灣) High Island, South Sai Kung
Kau Sai Wan (滘西灣) Kau Sai Chau, Sai Kung
Whiskey (白環) Kau Sai Chau, Sai Kung
Campers' Bay (露營灣) Port Shelter, Clearwater Bay
Pak Shui Wun (白水碗) Port Shelter, Clearwater Bay
Bayside (碧沙灣) Port Shelter, Clearwater Bay
Little Palm (小棕林) Port Shelter, Clearwater Bay
Lung Ha Wan (龍蝦灣) Port Shelter, Clearwater Bay
Ung Kong Wan (甕缸灣) Bluff Island, Clearwater Bay
Lung Kwu Upper (龍鼓上灘) Lung Kwu Tan, west Tuen Mun
Lung Kwu Lower (龍鼓下灘) Lung Kwu Tan, Tuen Mun
Dragon Bay (青龍灣) Tsing Lung Tau, Tsuen Wan
To Tei Wan (土地灣) Shek O, Cape D'Aguilar
Tai Pak Wan (大白灣) Discovery Bay, East Lantau Island
Tai Long Wan (大浪灣) Chi Ma Wan, South Lantau Island
Yi Long Wan (二浪灣) Chi Ma Wan, South Lantau Island
Sha Lo Wan (沙螺灣) West Tung Chung, North Lantau Island
Tai Long Wan (大浪灣) Shek Pik, South Lantau Island
Lo Kei Wan (籮箕灣) Shui Hau, South Lantau Island
Kau Ling Chung (狗嶺涌) Fan Lau, Southwest Lantau Island
Fan Lau Tung Wan (分流東灣) Fan Lau, Southwest Lantau Island
Fan Lan Sai Wan (分流西灣) Fan Lau, Southwest Lantau Island
Luk Keng Wan (鹿頸灣) Yam O, Northeast Lantau Island
Tai Kwai Wan (大貴灣) Northwest Cheung Chau
Po Yue Wan (鯆魚灣) Southwest Cheung Chau
Pak Tso Wan (白鰽灣) Southwest Cheung Chau
Shek Pai Wan (石排灣) Southeast Lamma Island
Mo Tat Wan (模達灣) East Lamma Island
Kwo Chau Wan (果洲灣) Tai Chau, Ninepin Group
Siu A Chau Wan (小鴉洲灣) Siu A Chau, Soko Islands

Water quality grading system

Gazetted beaches in Hong Kong are classified into four grades (Grades 1 – 4) according to the level of E. coli in the water of the beaches. This is done by the Environmental Protection Department. Every week, water samples of each beach are collected for analysis to determine their bacterial level.

Grade 1 means that the water quality of the beaches is good, with an E. coli count of no more than 24 per 100 mL of beach water and no known cases of skin or gastrointestinal illnesses among swimmers there.

Grade 2 means that the water quality of the beaches is fair, with an E. coli count of 25–180 per 100 mL of beach water and no more than 10 reported cases of skin and gastrointestinal illnesses per 1000 swimmers.

Grade 3 means that the water quality of the beaches is poor, with an E. coli count of 181–610 per 100 mL of beach water and 11–15 reported cases of skin and gastrointestinal illnesses per 1000 swimmers.

Grade 4 means that the water quality is very poor, with an E. coli count greater than 610 per 100 mL of beach water. Also the rate of skin and gastrointestinal illnesses is greater than 15 cases per 1000 swimmers. As a result, swimming is not advised at Grade 4 beaches.

References

"Four beaches in Tsuen Wan to reopen with improved water quality", Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Press Release, June 13, 2011 Archived 11 August 2011 at the Wayback Machine
C.Michael Hogan, 2007, Cheung Chau Rock Carvings, The Megalithic Portal, ed. A. Burnham
Time Out Hong Kong: "Get Out: Cheung Sha Beach" Archived 11 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine, 8 May 2009
Leisure and Cultural Services Department: Lower Cheung Sha Beach
Jules Brown and Dinah Gardner, Hong Kong and Macau, page 187

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Gazetted beaches of Hong Kong

Hong Kong Island

Southern	Big Wave Bay Beach Chung Hom Kok Beach Deep Water Bay Beach ~~Hairpin Beach~~ Middle Bay Beach Repulse Bay Beach ~~Rocky Bay Beach~~ Shek O Beach South Bay Beach St. Stephen's Beach Stanley Main Beach Turtle Cove Beach

New Territories

Islands	Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach Lower Cheung Sha Beach Upper Cheung Sha Beach Hung Shing Yeh Beach Kwun Yam Beach Lo So Shing Beach Pui O Beach Silver Mine Bay Beach Tong Fuk Beach
Sai Kung	Clear Water Bay First Beach Clear Water Bay Second Beach Hap Mun Bay Beach Kiu Tsui Beach Silverstrand Beach Trio Beach
Tai Po	Lung Mei Beach
Tsuen Wan	Anglers' Beach Approach Beach Casam Beach ~~Gemini Beaches~~ Hoi Mei Wan Beach Lido Beach Ma Wan Tung Wan Beach Ting Kau Beach
Tuen Mun	Butterfly Beach Cafeteria Old Beach Cafeteria New Beach Castle Peak Beach Golden Beach Kadoorie Beach

~~Strikeout~~ indicates a closed beach with no lifeguard service.

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Gazetted beaches

Full list

Tuen Mun

Kadoorie Beach

Cafeteria Old Beach

Cafeteria New Beach

Golden Beach

Tsuen Wan

Ma Wan Tung Wan Beach – Ma Wan

Hong Kong Island

Deep Water Bay Beach

Repulse Bay Beach

Middle Bay Beach and South Bay Beach

Turtle Cove Beach

Big Wave Bay Beach

Lamma Island

Hung Shing Yeh Beach

Lo So Shing Beach

Cheung Chau

Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach and Kwun Yam Beach

Lantau Island

Silver Mine Bay Beach

Pui O Beach

Cheung Sha Beaches

Tong Fuk Beach

Non-gazetted beaches

Water quality grading system

See also

References

External links