Officially opened in 2011 Stanley Ma Hang Park is a gem. It is an attractive cliffside park near Murray House. The park covers 50000 square meters. Stanley Ma Hang Park blends into the natural landscape.
Stanley Ma Hang Park was developed by the Housing Authority. Local community groups contributed. The District Council helped. Environmental groups were involved. Professionals and government departments added value.
What can you find at Stanley Ma Hang Park? There are boardwalks for easy walking. Explore the Butterfly Garden. Discover Heritage Corner. Relax on the Sea View Terrace. Enjoy the Sea Breeze Patio. Get fit at the Fitness Deck. Watch birds from the Bird Watching Corner. Follow the Educational Trail. Admire the view from Hill Top Plaza. Look up at the wind turbines.
A tiny temple sits on the cliff-edge. It is the Pak Tai Temple. An adjacent ancient well is also there. Footpaths offer scenic views. Look out over Stanley Bay. Admission is free to Stanley Ma Hang Park. The park opens daily from 7 am to 8 pm.
Pak Tai Temple is dedicated to the protector of fishermen. It was built in 1805. Stanley was then a major fishing village.
Walk the path to Kwun Yum Temple. Steps lead through Ma Hang Park. The Kwun Yum Temple is on a hill. It is dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy. A large statue stands there. A pagoda shelters the statue.
Stanley is a coastal town on Hong Kong Island. It is a popular tourist attraction. Stanley is east of Repulse Bay. It is west of Shek O.
The English name Stanley comes from Lord Stanley. He was a British Colonial Secretary. Later, he became Prime Minister. The Chinese name Chek Chue means Bandit’s post. It can also mean Red pillar.
After 1842 the British annexed Hong Kong. They made Stanley the temporary administrative center. Later, they moved it to Victoria City.
Stanley Market is a great place to shop. Stanley Main Street has many bars and restaurants. Murray House is a Victorian-era building. It was relocated to Stanley. Stanley Plaza offers shopping and entertainment.
Stanley has two famous beaches. They are Stanley Main Beach and St. Stephen’s Beach. Stanley Main Beach hosts the Dragon Boat Championships.
St. Stephen’s College is a school in Stanley. It has been there for over 100 years. Stanley Prison is a maximum-security correctional facility.
Stanley Ma Hang Park is close to Murray House. Take the escalators down at Stanley Plaza. Murray House is near the pier. Turn right after Murray House. Stanley Ma Hang Park is a few steps ahead. Follow the signs to Pak Tai Temple. This temple overlooks the ocean.
Enjoy the greenery. Admire the flora and fauna. Find some quiet time. Note that it gets crowded at times. Ready for a snack? Many restaurants are near Stanley Plaza. Stanley Ma Hang Park combines nature culture and history.