Chung Hom Kok Beach

Chung Hom Kok Beach
Beach
Chung Hom Kok Beach
Chung Hom Kok Beach
Chung Hom Kok Beach is located in Hong Kong
Chung Hom Kok Beach
Chung Hom Kok Beach
Coordinates: 22°13′04″N 114°12′08″E / 22.21779°N 114.20211°E / 22.21779; 114.20211
LocationChung Hom Kok, Hong Kong Island
Dimensions
 • Length169 metres
Patrolled byLeisure and Cultural Services Department
Chung Hom Kok Beach
Traditional Chinese舂坎角泳灘
Simplified Chinese舂坎角泳滩
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinChōng Kǎn Jiǎo Yǒng Tān
Yue: Cantonese
Jyutpingzung1 ham2 gok3 wing6 taan1

Chung Hom Kok Beach is a gazetted beach next to Chung Hom Wan located on the western shore of Chung Hom Kok, 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 rated as Grade 1 by the Environmental Protection Department for its water quality.[2]

The beach is about 169 metres long and it offers views of Round Island.

Chung Hom Kok Beach. Ma Kong Shan is visible from the back

History

On 29 March 2021, a red tide was spotted by Environmental Protection Department staff at the beach.[3]

Usage

The beach is a smaller beach compared to other beaches and is one of the popular beaches in Southern District.[4]

Features

The beach has the following features:[1]

  • BBQ pits (24 nos.)
  • Changing rooms
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Light refreshment kiosk
  • Water sports centre
  • Playground

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Leisure and Cultural Services Department - Beaches and Swimming Pools - Southern". Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Environmental Protection Interactive Centre : Beach Water Quality Data". Environmental Protection Department. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Two red tides sighted at Deep Bay and Chung Hom Kok Beach - Dimsum Daily". Dimsum Daily. 1 April 2021. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Urban getaway: Chung Hom Kok Beach – bluebalu". Bluebalu. 8 April 2016. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
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