Best Secret Beaches of Hong Kong

Forget Repulse and Stanley; once beaches open up again, here’s a whole list of secret beaches you can go to not just for a change of scenery, but to avoid the crowds. Here, you can social distance with a tan, the waves, and a drink (or two) in hand.

1.Middle Bay, Hong Kong Island

Appropriately named, Middle Bay is located between Deep Water and Repulse Bay Beach in the Southern District of Hong Kong Island. This low-key beach is a short taxi ride or a 25-minute walk from Repulse Bay — well worth it when you see the astonishing sea views and clear water. The secluded beach has all you need with changing facilities, BBQ pits and snack shops.

2. Stanley Ma Hang Park, Hong Kong Island

So hidden that it doesn’t even have a name, the beach below Stanley Ma Hang Park is the perfect escape. Well-situated (only a 5-minute walk from the Stanley Plaza), cosy and dog-friendly, this Hong Kong beach is ideal for those wanting to feel like they’re on Stanley beach, but with clearer water and fewer people. Making this secluded paradise one of the  best beaches in Hong Kong. 

3. Turtle Cove Beach, Hong Kong Island

Snap a picture, and people might just believe you’re in Greece. Located on the Southern strand of Hong Kong island, Turtle Cove Beach is a small stretch of beach, only 230-feet wide. This secret Hong Kong beach is perfect for lazy afternoons and dips in the crystal clear waters.

4. Kiu Tsui Beach, Sharp Island

Tai Long Wan, who? Only 2 kilometres away from Hong Kong’s Sai Kung pier, Sharp Island is home to some of the more secluded beaches in Sai Kung. Although you still need a boat to get there, it sure beats the crowded options of Sai Wan, Ham Tin, and Tai Wan. Located on the western side of Sharp Island, Kiu Tsui Beach is one of the best beaches with clear waters and an abundance of fish, making it the perfect place for a swim and snorkel.

5. South Bay Beach, Hong Kong Island

South Bay Beach sits at the southernmost tip of Repulse Bay and is one of the harder to reach Hong Kong beaches. It is certainly worth the 35-minute trek (or short taxi ride) from Repulse Bay beach. This hidden and sandy Hong Kong beach is filled with gentle waves with stunning sea views — the perfect spot for sundowners and an evening BBQ. 

6. Lo So Shing Beach, Lamma Island

Walk down the tree-lined stairs and step foot into paradise on idyllic Lo So Shing Beach on the west coast of lush Lamma Island. Known as one of the cleanest beaches in Hong Kong, Lo So Shing Beach is not only pristine but beautiful, with a white sand beach surrounded by lush vegetation. Lo So Shing Beach is the perfect day trip away from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong.

7. Tsuen Wan Beaches, Hong Kong

For those that live off Hong Kong island and want to find a decent beach closer to home, this is it! Nestled beneath the Tsing Ma bridge, these beaches are a good alternative to travelling 1+ hours to get to the Southern strand. Quiet, peaceful, and overlooking the harbour, you may never want to commute to a beach again.

8. Big Wave Bay Beach, Hong Kong Island

Secretly discover one of the best beaches in Hong Kong, just a short drive from Shek O village on the eastern side of Hong Kong Island. Big Wave Bay Beach is a favourite amongst local surfers. Surrounded by lush green hills, the hidden beach is not only beautiful but well-equipped with charming cafes, barbeque pits, showers and surfboard rentals.