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Outdoors South Lantau, Lantau Island

Cheung Sha Beach

An outdoor spot in South Lantau, Lantau Island, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Cheung Sha Beach in South Lantau, Lantau Island
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Why go

Long sandy beach on Lantau's south coast with lifeguards in summer.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Lantau Island, alongside 3 sights, 2 outdoor spots and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Lantau Peak (Fung Wong Shan), 3.9 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Beaches
Neighborhood
South Lantau
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Lantau Island, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Lantau Peak (Fung Wong Shan)

    Hong Kong's second-highest peak, a steep climb with sweeping sea views.

    Outdoors · 3.9 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Po Lin Monastery

    Active monastery with colorful halls opposite the Big Buddha.

    Sight · 5.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Po Lin Vegetarian Kitchen

    Monastery dining hall serving set Buddhist vegetarian meals.

    Food · 5.4 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)

    Bronze Buddha 34 meters tall, reached by 268 steps.

    Sight · 5.5 km straight-line
  5. 5
    China Bear

    Long-running pub on the Mui Wo waterfront with outdoor tables facing the bay and the ferry pier.

    Drinks · 6.0 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Nei Lak Shan Country Trail

    Easy loop trail on the slopes above Ngong Ping with views over the Big Buddha, the airport and the South China Sea.

    Outdoors · 6.0 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Cheung Sha Beach is a stop on our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Lantau Island

Cheung Sha Beach is our only outdoors pick in Lantau Island; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Lantau Island guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Lantau Island run from 18°C in January to 29°C in August; June is usually the wettest month. For Cheung Sha Beach itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Lantau Island from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Lantau Island weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Cheung Sha Beach, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Lower Cheung Sha Beach, New Territories, Hong Kong
Coordinates
22.23417, 113.95412
Destination
Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Cheung Sha Beach: quick answers

How much time do you need at Cheung Sha Beach?

Plan on about 2 hours at Cheung Sha Beach. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Cheung Sha Beach?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Bus from Tung Chung or Mui Wo stops along South Lantau Road.

Is Cheung Sha Beach free?

Yes, we list Cheung Sha Beach as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Cheung Sha Beach?

Cheung Sha Beach is at Lower Cheung Sha Beach, New Territories, Hong Kong, in South Lantau. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Cheung Sha Beach?

Cheung Sha Beach appears on Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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