Clear Water Bay

Clear Water Bay 1st Beach in September 2014.
View from Clear Water Bay 2nd Beach toward Clear Water Bay 1st Beach.

Clear Water Bay (Chinese: 清水灣; Jyutping: cing1 seoi2 waan1) is a bay on the eastern shore of Clear Water Bay Peninsula of Hong Kong, located within Clear Water Bay Country Park. There are two beaches at Clear Water Bay: "Clear Water Bay First Beach" and "Clear Water Bay Second Beach". The name is also used to describe the area around the bay on the peninsula.

Facilities

Both beaches are protected by shark nets after the three fatal shark attacks in Hong Kong in 1995. During the summer, both beaches have life guards on duty. Changing rooms, lockers, shower facilities, toilets and rafts are available at both beaches. BBQ area can only be found on the 1st beach, but there is kiosk selling refreshment on the 2nd beach.[1]

Shark attack

On 13 June 1995, 49-year-old woman Wong Kui-Yong (王桂容) had her left forearm and left leg bitten off by a shark at Clear Water Bay 1st beach. She died of her injuries.[2]

Transportation

Clear Water Bay bus terminus.

Buses

Minibuses

Parking

Uncovered free parking is available at Clear Water Bay Second Beach. The car park is usually full on summer weekends so taking public transport is advisable.

See also

References

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Coordinates: 22°17′02″N 114°17′37″E / 22.28401°N 114.29352°E / 22.28401; 114.29352

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