On the far side of Hong Kong island (away from Victoria Harbour) is a great beach for swimming and sunbathing, with golden sand and some good places to eat. Go during the week and it is virtually empty, but go early at the weekend as it gets crowded later on.
There is a bus from the Star Ferry at Central, or a taxi is reasonable if shared by three people. The beach is on the south-western corner of Hong Kong island and the bus terminates alongside the changing rooms
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