Repulse Bay & Tin Hau Temple (KuanYin)

Repulse Bay

Repulse Bay & Tin Hau Temple (KuanYin)

Beach Road, Repulse Bay, Hong Kong Island

Phone : +852 2812 2483

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Primarily an up market residential area, sun-drenched Repulse Bay has a relaxed resort-like feel to it. Its wide, wave-lapped beach is popular with both locals and visitors and is great for strolls in the early morning, daytime sun soaking when the bathers are out in force, or lingering at sunset when all has turned mellow.

This crescent-shaped stretch of sand is one of the most beautiful beaches in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Life Saving Society clubhouse is built in traditional Chinese style, with a ceiling decorated with magnificent swirling dragons. Towering twin statues of the deities Kwun Yam and Tin Hau dominate the picturesque gardens that lead down to the beach.

The nearby colonial-style building, The Bay houses designer shops and award-winning restaurants, and resembles the luxury hotel built in 1920 that originally occupied the site. Most of its grounds were redeveloped into luxury apartments more than 20 years ago, and only the original arcade remains.

Source: discoverhongkong.com

The Repulse Bay area is one of the most expensive housing areas in Hong Kong. In 2012, some townhouses reached HK$50,000 (US$6,500) per square foot

Kuan Yin Temple

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Kuan Yin is considered to be the guardian of lifeguards. she is the goddess of compassion, especially to those in distress at sea. There are two huge statues of Tin Hau and  Kuan Yin and a Chinese style garden leading to the beach. There is also a longevity bridge and it is said that each time you cross the bridge your life is prolong for three more days.

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Getting there : Bus 6, 6A, 6X, 66 or 260 from Exchange Square bus terminus (near MTR Hong Kong Station, Exit D) and alight at Repulse bay beach.

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