Stanley Main Beach
Beach in Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
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Stanley Main Beach is a gazetted beach located adjacent to Stanley Market and Stanley Back Beach in the eastern side of the Stanley peninsula, 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] The beach is about 194 metres long and is rated as Grade 1 by the Environmental Protection Department for its water quality.[2]
LocationStanley, Hong Kong Island
Patrolled byLeisure and Cultural Services Department
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| Coordinates: 22.22124°N 114.21401°E | |
| Location | Stanley, Hong Kong Island |
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| • Length | 194 metres |
| Patrolled by | Leisure and Cultural Services Department |
TraditionalChinese赤柱正灘泳灘
SimplifiedChinese赤柱正滩泳滩
Hanyu PinyinChì Zhù Zhèng Tān Yǒng Tān
Hanyu PinyinChì Zhù Zhèng Tān Yǒng Tān
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| Traditional Chinese | 赤柱正灘泳灘 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 赤柱正滩泳滩 | ||||||||||
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Usage
The beach is a hot spot for windsurfing and other watersports, and hosts the Dragon Boat Championships every year.[3]
Features
The beach has the following features:[1]
- BBQ pits (13 nos.)
- Changing rooms
- Showers
- Toilets
- Fast food kiosk
- Water sports centre
- Playground
