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Sham Wan

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Sham Wan?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sham Wan.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Tai Long Village is the closest place located 3100 meters from the beach.

#87 out of 87 in Tung Wan

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Bright sand Good for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Tung Wan • 1.8 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Tai Long Village

8.2 - Very good 2.7km

Restaurant On Kee Store

8.2 - Very good 2.8km

Restaurant Hoi Fung Store

8 - Very good 2.8km

Restaurant 九記

8.2 - Very good 3.9km

Restaurant 石記私房菜

9.2 - Excellent 3.9km

Restaurant Hoi Shan Restaurant

6.8 - Good 4.3km

Restaurant Oriental Restaurant and Bar

7.4 - Good 4.3km

Restaurant Waves Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 4.3km

Restaurant 良友士多暨良友社

7.6 - Very good 4.6km

Tourist Attraction Bebo Island

10 - Exceptional 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Sharp Peak(468m)

9.6 - Exceptional 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Ham Tin Wan Campsite

9 - Excellent 3km

Tourist Attraction The Jockey Club Wong Shek Water Sports Centre

8.6 - Excellent 5.6km

Tourist Attraction Long Ke Tsai

8.4 - Very good 6.1km

Tourist Attraction Sai Kung West Country Park (Wan Tsai Extension)

8.6 - Excellent 6.1km

Tourist Attraction Lo Tsai Shek

7.6 - Very good 6.3km

Tourist Attraction Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park

8.8 - Excellent 7km

Tourist Attraction Tsang Pang Kok Tsui

8.8 - Excellent 7.1km

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About

Sham Wan is located on the South China Sea (part of Pacific ocean) and it is in the 87th place out of 87 beaches in the Hong Kong region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Sham Wan coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Ham Tin Beach, which has a rating of 7.8.

Sham Wan (Hong Kong) is located outside the Tung Wan settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the correct question is not how to get to Sham Wan, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.

Weather

history

+30 ^o C +28 ^o C

Air temperature

3.4 M/S

Wind

+29 ^o C

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Tung Wan • 1.8 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Tai Long Village

8.2 - Very good 2.7km

Restaurant On Kee Store

8.2 - Very good 2.8km

Restaurant Hoi Fung Store

8 - Very good 2.8km

Restaurant 九記

8.2 - Very good 3.9km

Restaurant 石記私房菜

9.2 - Excellent 3.9km

Restaurant Hoi Shan Restaurant

6.8 - Good 4.3km

Restaurant Oriental Restaurant and Bar

7.4 - Good 4.3km

Restaurant Waves Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 4.3km

Restaurant 良友士多暨良友社

7.6 - Very good 4.6km

Tourist Attraction Bebo Island

10 - Exceptional 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Sharp Peak(468m)

9.6 - Exceptional 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Ham Tin Wan Campsite

9 - Excellent 3km

Tourist Attraction The Jockey Club Wong Shek Water Sports Centre

8.6 - Excellent 5.6km

Tourist Attraction Long Ke Tsai

8.4 - Very good 6.1km

Tourist Attraction Sai Kung West Country Park (Wan Tsai Extension)

8.6 - Excellent 6.1km

Tourist Attraction Lo Tsai Shek

7.6 - Very good 6.3km

Tourist Attraction Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park

8.8 - Excellent 7km

Tourist Attraction Tsang Pang Kok Tsui

8.8 - Excellent 7.1km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.9km 25 min walk

Tung Wan Beach Tung Wan Beach

7.2 Good

2.1km

Nam She Wan beach Nam She Wan beach

7.6 Very good

2.7km

Tai Wan Tai Wan

7.6 Very good

3.5km

Lam Uk Beach Lam Uk Beach

6.8 Good

3.5km

Ham Tin Beach Ham Tin Beach

7.8 Very good

4.9km

Sai Wan Beach Sai Wan Beach

7.8 Very good

6.2km

Wan Tsai Beach Wan Tsai Beach

7 Good

6.9km

Long Ke Tsai Long Ke Tsai

7.4 Good

Localities

Nearest

Tung Wan • 1.8km

Transport

Airport

ZCU • 5.4km

Bus Station

Pak Tam Chung • 8.7km

Train Station

Yantian Bus Station • 20.5km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Sham Wan?

The coastline of Sham Wan is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Sham Wan?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Sham Wan, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Sham Wan good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Sham Wan does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Sham Wan for swimming is positive.

Is the Sham Wan good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Sham Wan secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Sham Wan?

Sham Wan can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Sham Wan?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sham Wan.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Tai Long Village is the closest place located 3100 meters from the beach.

How far is the Sham Wan from parking?

The Sham Wan has no parking spot

Are there any attractions nearby Sham Wan?

There are 3 attractions near Sham Wan that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Sharp Peak(468m) located in 1.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Sham Wan?

The month with the highest temperature in Sham Wan is July. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in July, the average value is 29°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 20°C and water 19°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Sham Wan (Hong Kong) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Sham Wan (Hong Kong) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.