Tung Wan has an Olympic windsurfing heritage - it was a training and competition venue for windsurfers, including at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Windsurfing equipment can be rented near the beach, and the channel conditions suit beginners and experienced sailors alike. Lessons are available from local operators.
Kayaks and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) are available for rent from operators on or near the beach. The calm waters inside the bay are ideal for paddling, and the car-free island means you can paddle out, leave your board on the sand, and walk into the village for lunch without worrying about parking.
Swimming is permitted when lifeguards are on duty during the swimming season (roughly April to November). Shark nets are in place, and the water quality is monitored. Swim within the marked zone and follow the lifeguards' instructions.
On the headland at the southern end of Tung Wan Beach are prehistoric rock carvings - some 3,000 years old - carved into the rock face. They are a declared monument and a reminder that Cheung Chau has been inhabited for millennia. The carvings are a short walk from the sand and are well worth seeing, though they are not fenced off, so please do not touch or climb on them.
Tung Wan Beach is Cheung Chau's main beach, on the east side of the island a three-minute walk from the ferry pier. It has Grade 1 water quality and full facilities.
Yes. Tung Wan Beach holds Grade 1 water quality, the highest rating in Hong Kong, meaning the water is assessed as good and suitable for swimming.
Swimming is permitted when lifeguards are on duty during the swimming season (roughly April to November). Outside the season the beach remains open but is unsupervised.
Windsurfing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding are available for rent near Tung Wan Beach, with lessons available from local operators.
Yes. Tung Wan has a children's play area, changing rooms, toilets, a first-aid room and a gentle sandy shore, making it suitable for families.
Cheung Chau's main beach, Tung Wan, is one of Hong Kong's best-located beaches - golden sand, Grade 1 water quality, and just a three-minute walk from the ferry pier.