{"id":538,"date":"2015-07-02T15:10:18","date_gmt":"2015-07-02T07:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/?p=538"},"modified":"2015-07-02T15:10:18","modified_gmt":"2015-07-02T07:10:18","slug":"beaches-better-than-shek-o","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/beaches-better-than-shek-o","title":{"rendered":"5 beaches that are better than Shek O"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When the sun is shining and the weather is sweet, everyone\u2019s go-to place is the beach. Unfortunately everyone has the same idea in mind, so we all end up on the popular beaches in Hong Kong. Are you tired of the crowds on Shek O Beach? If you\u2019re looking for a beach to sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty of nature, these 5 beaches may be right up your alley:<\/p>\n<p><b>Half Moon Bay &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/hong-kong\/sai-kung\/\">Sai Kung<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Want to get away from it all? Head over to Sai Kung pier and take a sampan to Half Moon Bay. You might have to do a little haggling in Cantonese or broken English, but it is well worth the effort. Do keep in mind that you have to take the last Sampan back, otherwise you\u2019ll be stranded on the beach all night!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/silverminebeach.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-539 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/silverminebeach-595x595.jpg\" alt=\"silverminebeach\" width=\"595\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/silverminebeach-595x595.jpg 595w, https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/silverminebeach.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Silver Mine Bay &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/hong-kong\/mui-wo\/\">Mui Wo<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re ever in the neighbourhood, head over to Silver Mine Bay in Mui Wo. Most beachgoers aren\u2019t bothered with the long boat trip to this outlying island, so you can enjoy some peace and quiet on this beach. Once you\u2019re done with a fun day in the sun, head over to the pier and grab a bite there!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/longkewan.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-540 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/longkewan-595x595.jpg\" alt=\"longkewan\" width=\"595\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/longkewan-595x595.jpg 595w, https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/longkewan.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Long Ke Wan &#8211; Sai Kung<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Up for an adventure? Look no further than Long Ke Wan. Located in East Sai Kung, avid beachgoers can take a bus to Pak Tam Chung, then hike along Maclehose Trail Stage 1 to reach this white sand beach. If you\u2019re too lazy to hike back, you can always take a speedboat from the beach to Sai Kung pier!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/cheungshabeach.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-541 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/cheungshabeach-595x595.jpg\" alt=\"cheungshabeach\" width=\"595\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/cheungshabeach-595x595.jpg 595w, https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/cheungshabeach.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Cheung Sha Beach &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/hong-kong\/south-lantau\/\">South Lantau<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>As the longest beach in Hong Kong, Cheung Sha Beach is a sight for sore eyes. For those looking to avoid the crowds, head over to the upper part. If you\u2019re looking to grab a bite to eat, head over to the lower side. Either way, this beach won\u2019t disappoint you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/puiobeach.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-542 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/puiobeach-595x595.jpg\" alt=\"puiobeach\" width=\"595\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/puiobeach-595x595.jpg 595w, https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/puiobeach.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Pui O Beach &#8211; Lantau Island<\/b><br \/>\nEver seen a black sand beach in Hong Kong? If you want to witness this natural wonder, take the bus from Mui Wo, or if you\u2019re up for a challenge, hike section 12 of the Lantau Trail from Mui Wo.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When the sun is shining and the weather is sweet, everyone\u2019s go-to place is the beach. Unfortunately everyone has the same idea in mind, so we all end up on the popular beaches in Hong Kong. Are you tired of the crowds on Shek O Beach? 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