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]
Chung Hom Kok Beach | |
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Beach | |
 Chung Hom Kok Beach | |
  Chung Hom Kok Beach | |
| Coordinates: 22°13′04″N 114°12′08″E / 22.21779°N 114.20211°E | |
| Location | Chung Hom Kok, Hong Kong Island |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 169 metres |
| Patrolled by | Leisure and Cultural Services Department |
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| Traditional Chinese | 舂坎角泳灘 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 舂坎角泳滩 | ||||||||||
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The beach is about 169 metres long and it offers views of Round Island.
History
editOn 29 March 2021, a red tide was spotted by Environmental Protection Department staff at the beach.[3]
Usage
editThe beach is a smaller beach compared to other beaches and is one of the popular beaches in Southern District.[4]
Features
editThe beach has the following features:[1]
- BBQ pits (24 nos.)
- Changing rooms
- Showers
- Toilets
- Light refreshment kiosk
- Water sports centre
- Playground
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Leisure and Cultural Services Department - Beaches and Swimming Pools - Southern". Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "Environmental Protection Interactive Centre : Beach Water Quality Data". Environmental Protection Department. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "Two red tides sighted at Deep Bay and Chung Hom Kok Beach - Dimsum Daily". Dimsum Daily. 1 April 2021. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "Urban getaway: Chung Hom Kok Beach – bluebalu". Bluebalu. 8 April 2016. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
External links
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