If you are in Hong Kong, the places that shall not be missed in your tour include the Stanley Village Hong Kong. Famous for its beaches and market, it is a town located on a peninsula on the southeastern area of Hong Kong. It is also called Chek Chue by the Chinese which refers to the original village town but the town named Stanley refers to the surrounding areas of peninsula as well.
It is famed for two beaches, the Stanley Main Beach situated in the east side of the peninsular and also St. Stephens Beach located on the west side. Both beaches are perfect to have a fun barbecue or to take a leisurely stroll or refreshing swim. The beaches also have netted perimeters to protect swimmers from sharks. Here you can find windsurfers and a variety of thrilling watersports as well. Furthermore, the Stanley Dragon Boat is hosted annually every June to celebrate the Tuen Ng Festival. Visit these beautiful beaches and indulge in the sun, sea and sand.
Grab a bite at the authentic Hong Kong street delicacies after an exciting shopping spree at the Stanley Market. Popular for its wide array of small shops and street stalls with handicrafts and souvenirs, this market offers you cheap fashion, toys and household items with great value. It is also known for its bargains in silk garments and traditional Chinese dresses and has become a common hangout for locals and tourists. Furthermore, you can also chill out at the Chinese restaurants, ice cream parlors and the Dymocks Book sellers.
Apart from the market and beaches, it is recommended that you visit Murray House, a government building which was torn down in 1982, where the faade was stored afterwards and rebuilt in Stanley during the 1998. It displays the ancient colonial barracks which contain restaurants and bars as well as the Hong Kong Maritime Museum.
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