Shek O beach has a large expanse of sand, shady trees to the rear, showers, changing facilities and lockers for rent. It's not quiet by any means, except on typhoon days, but the laid-back beach framed by rocky cliffs is quite pleasant.


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1. Big Wave Bay

1.25 MILES

This fine, often deserted beach located 2km to the north of Shek O is little known outside the surfing community. To get there, follow the road north out…

3. St Stephen’s College Heritage Trail

2.37 MILES

WWII history buffs can visit the beautiful campus of St Stephen’s College, which sits right next to Stanley Military Cemetery. Founded in 1903, the school…

4. Stanley Main Beach

2.38 MILES

Stanley Main Beach is crammed with sun-worshippers, passing windsurfers, and a few serious swimmers. Dragon boat teams practising here on weekends paddle…

5. Stanley Military Cemetery

2.38 MILES

South of Stanley Market, this cemetery for armed forces personnel and their families is a highlight in Stanley. The oldest graves, dating back to 1843,…

6. Old Stanley Police Station

2.48 MILES

This two-storey colonial building in Stanley Village is Hong Kong's oldest surviving police station and is now occupied by a Wellcome supermarket. You…

7. St Stephen’s Beach

2.52 MILES

A short walk south of Stanley village is this great little bolt-hole that handily comes with a cafe, showers and changing rooms. In summer you can hire…

8. Stanley

2.54 MILES

This crowd-pleaser is best visited on weekdays. Stanley Market is a maze of alleyways that has bargain clothing (haggling is a must!), while Stanley Main…