Amidst the tranquility, you are only 15 minutes from Hong Kong's commercial hub, Central, by car or The Repulse Bay shuttle bus. A number of public bus and minibus routes stop outside the complex and a taxi station is conveniently located opposite the entrance. Hong Kong's most popular white sand beach is a five minute stroll away, the famous Stanley Market is a ten minute ride down the road and your children can attend one of a number of International standard schools nearby.
Hong Kong International Airport is 45 minutes away and The Repulse Bay can arrange your airport transportation.
The Repulse Bay is the most representative bay in HongKong. It was named after a pirate ship used to cruise here in the 19th century. Famous for its long and broad beach, clean water, fresh sand, calm tide and gentle wave, this bay is popular with locals and visitors, especially in summer
There constructed on the sandy beach a Sea View Tower of Chinese ancient colour, inside which there are images of Tin Hau (The Queen of Heaven and Protectress of Seafares) and Goddess of Mercy, Avalokitesvara more than ten meters high. Beside it, there is a Bridge of Longevity across which the image of Yuexia Laoren (the god of matchmarker) is there with a conjugal felicity stone beside him. It is said that after worshipping the god of matchmaker and striking the conjugal felicity stone, conjugal felicity surely emerges. this is place marriage seeker must come. At the back part of the beach, there is a building of colonial colour --- Repulse Bay, whose predecessor was the Repulse Bay Hotel and now the catering and recreation center.
With its lush green, sub tropical backdrop and breathtaking views over sandy beaches, the area is an ideal place for a romantic dinner under the Star. Several open-air restaurants nearby specialize in the joys of wholesome barbecued food, including the freshest prawns, squid, fish and other seafood. All are cheery hives of activity every night of every week.
Repulse Bay also offers a good range of shopping and entertainment facilities. The ornate Life Guard Club is built in a traditional Chianese style with its ceiling decorated with magnificent swirlig dragons.
Repulse Bay now became a well-to-do residential area favored by locals.
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