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Shek O, meaning rocky bay, is characterised by two beaches and a 701-hectare country park, all of which are situated on the south eastern coast of Hong Kong Island. Its northern beach - Big Wave Bay - is popular with surfers and is home to a prehistoric rock carving depicting geometric designs and animals. The south beach, called Shek O, is popular with swimmers and water sport enthusiasts.
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Shek O, meaning rocky bay, is characterised by two beaches and a 701-hectare country park, all of which are situated on the south eastern coast of Hong Kong Island. Its northern beach - Big Wave Bay - is popular with surfers and is home to a prehistoric rock carving depicting geometric designs and animals. The south beach, called Shek O, is popular with swimmers and water sport enthusiasts.
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If you’re looking to take to the water this summer, Hong Kong has some fantastic beaches for swimming, surfing, water sports and chilling
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Trail of rocks and debris leaves residents dismayed, officials flummoxed. Local shopkeeper says, ‘I’ve never seen anything like this.’
Trail of rocks and debris leaves residents dismayed, officials flummoxed. Local shopkeeper says, ‘I’ve never seen anything like this.’
Shek O, which means ‘rocky bay’, is surrounded by rugged granite and rocky volcanic cliffs, whose boulders have recently been spray-painted by mindless vandals
Shek O, which means ‘rocky bay’, is surrounded by rugged granite and rocky volcanic cliffs, whose boulders have recently been spray-painted by mindless vandals
Residents warned to avoid five beaches and environmentalists express serious concerns as officials say repairing the damage could take months.
Residents warned to avoid five beaches and environmentalists express serious concerns as officials say repairing the damage could take months.
Family-run businesses in Shek O, some dating back to the 1920s, no match for city’s legions of party poopers
Family-run businesses in Shek O, some dating back to the 1920s, no match for city’s legions of party poopers
Customers and beachgoers voice support for long-serving vendors and sign petition asking government to reconsider, but no sign of softening
Customers and beachgoers voice support for long-serving vendors and sign petition asking government to reconsider, but no sign of softening
Dating back to the 1920s, vendors provide necessary services to beachgoers but the leisure and cultural services department has received complaints about them
Dating back to the 1920s, vendors provide necessary services to beachgoers but the leisure and cultural services department has received complaints about them
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