Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Kwun Yam Wan Beach
Small east-coast beach known for windsurfing heritage and relaxed watersports culture.
Nam Tam Wan Beach
Tiny south-coast sand pocket near Nam Tam Wan Tin Hau Temple, easy to miss on generic beach lists.
Pak Tso Wan Beach
Quiet western-side cove often known as Italian Beach, valued for a more secluded Cheung Chau feel.
Sai Wan Beach
Low-key southwest Cheung Chau coastal pocket near Sai Wan, better known to campers and walkers than day-trippers.
Tai Kwai Wan Beach
Northwestern sandy bay used by locals for a quieter beach stop away from Tung Wan crowds.
Tung Wan Beach
Cheung Chau’s main gazetted swimming beach and easiest island beach from the ferry pier.
Tung Wan Tsai Beach
Trail-reached northern cove also called Coral Beach, useful for visitors seeking a tucked-away shore.
Cheung Chau sits in Islands District, Hong Kong and is home to 7 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.
Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Cheung Chau or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
