Best beaches in Cheung Chau

7 ranked beaches in Cheung Chau, Islands District

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

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1

Kwun Yam Wan Beach

Small east-coast beach known for windsurfing heritage and relaxed watersports culture.

7.0

2

Nam Tam Wan Beach

Tiny south-coast sand pocket near Nam Tam Wan Tin Hau Temple, easy to miss on generic beach lists.

7.0

3

Pak Tso Wan Beach

Quiet western-side cove often known as Italian Beach, valued for a more secluded Cheung Chau feel.

7.0

4

Sai Wan Beach

Low-key southwest Cheung Chau coastal pocket near Sai Wan, better known to campers and walkers than day-trippers.

7.0

5

Tai Kwai Wan Beach

Northwestern sandy bay used by locals for a quieter beach stop away from Tung Wan crowds.

7.0

6

Tung Wan Beach

Cheung Chau’s main gazetted swimming beach and easiest island beach from the ferry pier.

7.0

7

Tung Wan Tsai Beach

Trail-reached northern cove also called Coral Beach, useful for visitors seeking a tucked-away shore.

7.0

What makes Cheung Chau's beaches stand out?

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.