Hong Kong | A Local Favorite Seaside Holiday Town | Southern French Charm

Hong Kong is not just about Tsim Sha Tsui, Disneyland, Ocean Park, Victoria Harbour, Victoria Peak, Mong Kok, Causeway Bay, or Avenue of Stars. There's also a niche seaside route favored by locals for vacations, the Hong Kong version of a Southern French seaside holiday town: Stanley❗️ · 📍Location: Stanley Peninsula, Southern District, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region · 🏨Hotel: Hong Kong Stanley Oriental Hotel If you have time, stay here for a night. Wake up early for a morning swim or jog, and as the evening comes and tourists disperse, you can enjoy the tranquil and refreshing life of a small village, making for a very comfortable vacation! · 🚗Transportation: 🚇: 1⃣️If departing from Mong Kok: Total 1h Mong Kok MTR Station, take the East Rail Line (towards Admiralty) - ride for three stops - Admiralty MTR Station Exit C1 - Admiralty Bus Terminal - transfer to Citybus 6X (towards Stanley) - ride for 25 stops to 'Stanley Plaza' 2⃣️If departing from Tsim Sha Tsui: Total 56min Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station, take the Tsuen Wan Line (towards Central) - ride for one stop to Admiralty MTR Station - transfer to South Island Line (towards South Horizons) - ride for one stop - to Ocean Park MTR Station Exit C - Wong Chuk Hang Road Bus Terminal - transfer to Bus 40X - ride for 14 stops to 'Stanley Plaza' Station · 🚌Minibus routes: 52/40/40X/N40 · 💒About Stanley: 1⃣️Stanley is one of the oldest villages on Hong Kong Island, with a history dating back to the Ming Dynasty as recorded in historical texts; 2⃣️The beaches are crystal clear, with rocky, wild beaches, and swimmable bathing areas. The ecology is so good that you can easily find spiral shells and small seashells in the crevices; 3⃣️Colorful, chic houses by the sea, paired with blue skies and white clouds, are incredibly beautiful, reminiscent of a Southern French or Italian town's streetscape, perfect for photography; 4⃣️Locals and foreigners living in Hong Kong love to come to Stanley, where you can see foreigners sunbathing, walking dogs, and drinking, all with a vacation feel. Even the late singer Teresa Teng had a holiday villa here, which speaks to the comfort level 💯; 5⃣️There are culturally rich markets and numerous chic seaside bars: - During the day, Stanley Market offers a wide array of clothing and accessories, similar to Europe's flea markets, along with various Hong Kong snacks (the market closes at 6 pm); - In the evening, dining at seaside bars and drinking with the sea breeze is the essence of vacation life! - At night, many foreigners sit in bars for hours, or friends gather to watch sports and have drinks, with a weekend atmosphere that's off the charts! 6⃣️Stanley Plaza also has large shopping malls and chain restaurants, as well as children's slides, trampolines, and other recreational facilities, allowing for relaxation and child-friendly fun; 7⃣️Every month there are different small-scale creative markets/art exhibitions; 8⃣️Blake Pier, the romantic pier often seen in TVB dramas, not only offers great photo opportunities but also boat trips to outlying islands, such as Po Toi Island, the southernmost point of Hong Kong; · 📷Photo spots not to be missed: 1⃣️The colorful houses and restaurants on Stanley Main Street (Southern French charm); 2⃣️Blake Pier (Vintage Hong Kong style); 3⃣️Reefs at sea and seaside sunsets (Beautiful beach scenery); 4⃣️Stanley Waterfront Promenade (Graffiti and romantic seaside vibes); 5⃣️Seaside bar sunset dinners (Romantic atmosphere) · ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤍🤎❤️🧡 · ✨For those who like it, feel free to leave a comment with any questions Check out the homepage for more niche travel tips I'm Wendy, who loves traveling and experiencing