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Stanley HK: beach walk, historic view & market hangouts
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Feb 27th 2013, 04:12
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Stanley, the town on the southeastern part of Hong Kong Island and east of Repulse Bay, is one of the famous attractions of Hong Kong. In Mandarin Stanley is called 'Chi-zhu', which literally means "bandit's post" or "red pillar".
The original Cantonese name of the village was believed to be based on a big tall cotton tree, often covered with bright red blossoms at the time, hence red pillar in the local Hakka language. It was given an English name after Lord Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby, 19th-century British Secretary of State for War and the Colonies.
Stanley is much more relaxed with beaches, hills and coves, compared with other Hong Kong attractions. You will find the western atmosphere in this small Chinese town.
This charming village is full of history and has now turned into a must-go scenery spot if you are looking for a relaxing place. Not only can you do shopping in the Stanley Market, which is one of the most famous markets in Hong Kong, you can also visit museums and historic monuments. In the past few years, a new waterfront with a pier and pleasant beach walk has developed, you can hardly find another place like Stanley else in Hong Kong.
You will also find a wide variety of restaurants. Western food and Chinese cuisine are available in Stanley. If you miss to have supper outdoor, you can choose your favourite restaurant from seafront alfresco to pubs stocked with boutique beers, particularly along the main street. What's more, the restaurants in the restored colonial-era Murray House will also provide a glorious backdrop to alfresco dining.
Stanley Beach
Stanley Beach faces the Tai Tam Bay at the northeastern edge of Stanley's downtown core. Its position makes it the natural starting point for a necklace of beaches bounding Tai Tam Bay. Though water views are plentiful from the 3km seawall there is only one accessible beaches perfect for swimming.
Tin Hau Temple
"Tin Hau", the "Empress of Heaven", was worshipped by the locals. The earliest of her temples outside Fukien is the Tai Miu on Joss House Bay in Hong Kong, founded in 1012. Originally a sea-goddess, land-people later worshipped her as well, because of her ability to rescue people in danger.
Stanley Market
Located on Stanley Village Road and surrounding alleyways this is a part covered, part outdoor market popular with both tourists and locals and gets particularly busy at weekends. There is a variety of shops and stalls selling a variety of casual export clothes, sportswear, accessories, artworks, antiques, jewellery, toys and souvenirs. Prices are generally cheaper than most other shopping districts but some shops here do not allow the practice of allowing customers to "bargain" for prices which is commonplace in many of Hong Kong's street markets. Go and find out what you can expect in our Shopping section.
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