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Repulse Bay Beach is a gazetted beach located in
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{{Gazetted beaches in Hong Kong Repulse Bay Beaches of Hong Kong
Repulse Bay Beach is a gazetted beach located in Repulse Bay
Repulse Bay or Tsin Shui Wan is a bay in the southern part of Hong Kong Island, located in the Southern District, Hong Kong. It is one of the most expensive residential areas in the world.
Geography
Repulse Bay is located in the southern ...
, Southern District, Hong Kong. The beach has barbecue pits and is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), is a department in the Government of Hong Kong. It reports to the Culture, Sports & Tourism Bureau, headed by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism. It provides leisure and cultural ...
of the Hong Kong Government
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, commonly known as the Hong Kong Government or HKSAR Government, refers to the Executive (government), executive authorities of Hong Kong Special administrative regions of China, ...
. Rated Grade 1 by the Environmental Protection Department
Environmental Protection Department (EPD) is a department of Hong Kong Government concerning the issues of environmental protection in Hong Kong.The EPD is responsible for developing policies covering environmental protection, nature conserva ...
for its water quality, the beach is about 292 metres long with views of Middle Island. There is an adjacent shrine ( Kwun Yam Shrine) and shopping centre ( The Pulse).
History
On 1 July 1999, Sau-kwan, a 14-year-old schoolboy, drowned while swimming near the beach. He was rescued by lifeguards and was taken by an ambulance toTang Shiu Kin Hospital
Tang Shiu Kin Hospital () is a community hospital on Morrison Hill in Wan Chai on Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It was opened in 1969 to replace the Eastern Public Dispensary and other clinics on Hong Kong Island.
The hospital merged administr ...
where he was pronounced dead.
On 22 June 2004, a 27-year-old man drowned while swimming with friends near the beach. He was rescued by lifeguards and taken to Ruttonjee Hospital
Ruttonjee Hospital is a district general hospital in Wan Chai on Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It is affiliated with the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, at the University of Hong Kong, and provides clinical attachment opportunities for the u ...
, where he was pronounced dead.
Usage
The beach is one of the longest beaches in Hong Kong with a length of . It is consistently among the most popular beaches in Hong Kong, attracting large tour groups throughout the year.Features
The beach has the following features: * BBQ pits (24 nos.) * Changing rooms * Showers * Toilets * Fast food kiosk * Restaurant * Water sports centre * Playground * Beach volleyball courtSee also
*Beaches of Hong Kong
Hong Kong has a long coastline that is full of twists and turns with many bays and beaches. Many of them are well sheltered by mountains nearby, as Hong Kong is a mountainous place. As a result, large waves seldom appear at the bays, making the ...
References
External links
Official website
{{Gazetted beaches in Hong Kong Repulse Bay Beaches of Hong Kong