While there are a number of beaches in Hong Kong, Cheung Sha Beach on the southern shore of Lantau Island is Hong Kong's best-kept secret.

At 3 km in length, Cheung Sha is Hong Kong's longest beach and it's surprisingly quiet.

Cheung Sha is a great place to kite-surf or simply to relax, swim, sunbathe and is a one-hour ferry ride from Hong Kong Island.

For lunch on Cheung Sha Beach, The Stoep is the place to head. Tables are outside, facing the beach. It's run by South Africans, and the food's a mix of Mediterranean standards and South African-style barbecued meat—try the mixed grill.

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