Repulse Bay
One of Hong Kong's most popular, most conveniently accessible and most representative beaches, and also one of the best spots for couples. Nearby are Deep Water Bay, Middle Bay and South Bay,…
Repulse Bay, Hong Kong · Shanghai88 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Getting there
- 1. Take the MTR Tung Chung Line or the Airport Express to Hong Kong Station, Exit D, then walk to the Exchange Square bus terminus in Central and transfer to a bus, alighting at Repulse Bay 2. Take the Airport Express to Hong Kong Station, Exit A1, walk to the Exchange Square bus terminus in Central and change buses
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2593. Open in Google Maps
About Repulse Bay
One of Hong Kong's most popular, most conveniently accessible and most representative beaches, and also one of the best spots for couples. Nearby are Deep Water Bay, Middle Bay and South Bay, all popular destinations for sea swimming.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Repulse Bay?
1. Take the MTR Tung Chung Line or the Airport Express to Hong Kong Station, Exit D, then walk to the Exchange Square bus terminus in Central and transfer to a bus, alighting at Repulse Bay 2. Take the Airport Express to Hong Kong Station, Exit A1, walk to the Exchange Square bus terminus in Central and change buses
How long should I spend at Repulse Bay?
Plan on 2–3 hours for Repulse Bay.
Where is Repulse Bay?
Repulse Bay is in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, in the South China of China.
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