Upper Cheung Sha Beach

Gazing at Upper Cheung Sha Beach, can you feel the whispers of history carried on the breeze? Upper Cheung Sha Beach isn’t just a beautiful stretch of sand. It holds stories. It’s a place where the tranquility of nature has been touched by both tragedy and the fascinating cycle of life and death in the natural world. This beach, a gazetted area managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, stretches 110 meters along the southern coast of Lantau Island. It’s part of Hong Kong’s longest beach and consistently earns a ‘good to fair’ rating for its water quality. Upper Cheung Sha Beach offers more than just sun and sand. It provides barbecue pits, changing rooms, showers, toilets, and even a light refreshment kiosk. The beach offers stunning views of Cha Kwo Chau and the Soko Islands. In June 2015, the serenity of Upper Cheung Sha Beach was broken by a tragic discovery. The body of a woman was found floating in the water, a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of life. Years later, in November 2018, another discovery highlighted the delicate balance of nature. A finless porpoise, its tail tragically entangled in a fishing net, was found on the beach. The Ocean Park Conservation Foundation retrieved the porpoise for an autopsy. Upper Cheung Sha Beach is a place of contrasts, where the beauty of nature meets the realities of life. It’s a place where you can relax and enjoy the stunning scenery. But it is also a place that encourages reflection on the delicate balance of the natural world.