Repulse Bay Beach
Beach in Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
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Repulse Bay Beach is a gazetted beach located in Repulse Bay, 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] Rated Grade 1 by the Environmental Protection Department for its water quality,[2] 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).
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| Coordinates: 22.23686°N 114.19614°E | |
| Location | Repulse Bay, Hong Kong Island |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 292 metres |
| Patrolled by | Leisure and Cultural Services Department |
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| Traditional Chinese | 淺水灣泳灘 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 浅水湾泳滩 | ||||||||||
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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 to Tang Shiu Kin Hospital where he was pronounced dead.[3]
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, where he was pronounced dead.[4]
Usage
The beach is one of the longest beaches in Hong Kong with a length of 292 metres (958 ft). It is consistently among the most popular beaches in Hong Kong, attracting large tour groups throughout the year.[5]
Features
The beach has the following features:[1]
- BBQ pits (24 nos.)
- Changing rooms
- Showers
- Toilets
- Fast food kiosk
- Restaurant
- Water sports centre
- Playground
- Beach volleyball court
