Kwun Yam Beach — Attraction in Hong Kong

These are two swimming beaches on the east side of Cheung Chau Island. Tung Wan Beach is around 400 metres long and just north of Kwun Yam, which is less than half that size.

These beaches are also known locally for the good windsurfing conditions during the summer months. You'll find a handful of shops with boards and equipment and waters filled with surfers, especially on windy days.

Interestingly, Lee Lai-shan, a local professional windsurfer trained here before later going on to become the world champion and 1996 Olympic gold-medalist...

So, in short: Best beach here in HK, that is if you don t need all the touristy stuff just around. ( Still an easy, slow walk will take you to The Terrible Hamburger Place. A bit sad to see the clown even here on this small island.....) By the way, still - also here-you will find some HK-flags , now always joined by much bigger Mainland Chinese flags. So hurry up, things are changing. Hopefully the beach will...

Cons first: sand is grosser here and the beach is smaller, and many times there is no lifeguard serving.

But I like this beach because there is fewer people, quieter, and things are closer to each other (chairs, tables, toilet, shower etc). If you want more shops for toys and drinks, you better visit the larger...