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Top 10 Fascinating Facts about Repulse Bay

Repulse Bay or Tsin Shui Wan is a bay in the southern part of Hong Kong Island Located in the southern district of Hong Kong.

However, it is one of the most expensive residential areas in the world.

Interestingly American actors William Holden and Jennifer Jones stayed at the Repulse Bay Hotel in the year 1955 when they acted there in the film 鈥�Love is a Many-Splendored Thing.鈥�

Furthermore, during the battle of Hong Kong in world war II Repulse Bay was an important strategic location simply because the Repulse Bay Hotel was used by the Japanese as a military hospital during the war.

Here are the top 10 fascinating facts about Repulse Bay.

1. Repulse Bay is known for its Silky Soft White Sand

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Repulse Bay stretches 292 meters and it is also known for its silky soft white sand. However, the water is clear, calm, and especially inviting for taking a dip in the sea.

Interestingly Repulse Bay’s beautiful beach has been Hong Kong鈥檚 Island main swimming beach since the 19^th century with the island鈥檚 first public bus service launched to cater to both swimming and beach enthusiasts.

2. The Repulse Bay area is one of the most Expensive Housing areas in Hong Kong

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The Repulse Bay area is one of the most expensive housing areas in Hong Kong. Interestingly Tencent鈥檚 CEO Pony Ma bought a house there for 57 million dollars in 2014.

Furthermore, in 2018 the twin townhouses were sold for 127 million dollars, and also during that year Li Ka-Shing the richest man in Hong Kong was leaving near Repulse Bay.

3. You can visit Kwun Yam Shrine

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Kwun Yam Shrine is located in the southeastern part of Repulse Bay overlooking the sea.

Moreover, the shrines of two deities Kwun Yam the Goddess of Mercy, and Tin Hau the Goddess of the sea stand guard and it is said they will help visitors find peace of mind.

While commanding in terms of sheer size it is the colorful collection of other statutes inside this Taoist temple compound that is most fascinating.

However, this includes three celestial arms meant to bring prosperity and 鈥�a happy god in charge of love and matrimony鈥� around which couples often tie red strings with their names attached in the hope of living 鈥�happily ever after鈥�.

4. You can visit the Pulse Mall

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Seaview dining options are plentiful inside this mall. From fish tacos and fresh oysters, pizzas and pasta to Thai curries and satays all in all there is bound to be something for you whatever your cravings may be.

Interestingly you can enjoy an ice cream afterward while your dogs are groomed as you pamper yourself at a hair spa.

However, the pet-friendly mall is also home to a rooftop family members club offering a stunning 180-degree view of the bay.

Furthermore, the pulse offers a wide range of food and beverage options and there are vending machines near the main car park.

5. You can visit the Seaview Promenade

To savor Repulse Bay鈥檚 stunning environment from a distance, take a walk along Seaview Promenade.

Moreover, it is a flat paved coastline track that鈥檚 perfect for families, running enthusiasts, and dogs.

The roughly 30-minute stroll along the promenade eventually leads to a deep water bay beach offering panoramic views of the Hong Kong Golf Club and its nine-hole course, the middle island with yachts anchored beside the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and Ocean park aquatic theme park.

6. You can visit Repulse Bay Beach

Repulse Bay Beach is a gazette beach located in Repulse Bay’s southern district of Hong Kong.

However, the beach has barbecue pits and is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

Moreover, the beach is rated as grade 1 by the Environmental Protection Department for its water quality.

Furthermore, the beach has the following features bbq pits, changing rooms, showers, toilets, fast food kiosk, a restaurant, a water sports Centre, a playground, and a beach volleyball court.

7. Millionaire Eu Tong Sen had a Castle on the West Side Cliff above the Sea

There was once a castle occupying the whole of the west side cliff above the repulse bay beach.

However, the castle had a swimming pool, greenhouse, and tennis court, and the castle was called Eucliffe.

The castle was one of three castles owned by millionaire Eu Tong Sen however the Eucliffe structure and historical site were demolished to make way for a row of low apartments.

8. Repulse Bay got its name from the Attack the British had on the Pirates who lived at the Bay

There are many stories explaining how the bay got its name however in the year 1841 pirates took Repulse Bay and lived there. Moreover, they frequently took things from ships.

And in order to protect the ships, the British fleet repulsed the pirates and their base and due to this event, the bay was named Repulse Bay.

9. You can Check in the Repulse Bay Hotel

The Repulse Bay Hotel is a residential building and commercial arcade located at 109 Repulse Bay Road in the Repulse Bay area of Hong Kong.

However, it is owned by Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels Limited and operated by Peninsula Properties a subsidiary of HSH.

Furthermore, the present building is 37 floors high at its tallest and it comprises four towers with the size of apartments ranging from 91 to 545 m².

The four towers are named 鈥�Taggart鈥�, 鈥淗artson鈥�, 鈥淣icholson鈥� and 鈥�De Ricuo鈥� after persons associated with the original Hotel. In addition, The Repulse Bay Hotel has two restaurants the Verandah and Spices.

10. You can visit the Stanley Market

Stanley Market is on the itinerary of many travel agencies a must-go of all the Hong Kong Markets.

However not only because the shops and stalls are offering a wide variety of products such as shoes, apparel, antiques, artworks, and toys but also because it covers the style from both west and east.

Moreover, for shopping hunters, it鈥檚 a great place to pick up some special souvenirs.