Cheung Sha Beach is Lantau’s classic “leave-the-city-behind” coastline: a long stretch of pale
sand backed by green hills and a single road that keeps the area feeling simple and open. The
beach is split into Upper and Lower sections. Upper Cheung Sha is quieter and more spacious;
Lower Cheung Sha is where you will find more activity, with cafés, watersports operators, and a
relaxed weekend crowd.
What makes Cheung Sha special is the scale. You can walk for a long time with the sea on one
side and jungle-covered slopes on the other, and still find a quiet patch for reading or swimming.
On some days you may even spot water buffalo wandering near the creek at the lower end, which
adds to the island atmosphere. It is also surprisingly easy to reach. A direct bus from Tung Chung
crosses the hills in about 20 minutes, turning Cheung Sha into a realistic half-day plan. Come with
sun protection, take advantage of facilities like showers and changing rooms, and choose your
swim time around lifeguard service hours for safer conditions.
- 🏊 Cool off in the refreshing ocean waves within the safe marked zone 🚩 to enjoy the coastal water 🌊
- 🏖️ Take a long walk between the lively Lower area and the much quieter Upper beach 🏝️ for a peaceful afternoon 🚶
- 🚣 Rent some gear for exciting watersports 🏄 if the surface of the sea remains calm 🌤️
- 🚌 Board the 11, 11A, or 23 buses from Tung Chung 🚉 to reach the sandy shore 🏖️
- ⛴️ Take a ferry from Central to Mui Wo ⛵ then continue the journey by road 🛣️
- 🤳 Find an open spot for cleaner photos 📸 by walking further away from the crowded lower entrance 🚪
- 🚩 Check the location of the official beach flags 🏳️ before entering the deep water 🏊
- 🏖️ 11:00 AM – Enjoy a morning swim at Lower Cheung Sha 🌊 and take a short beach walk 👣
- 🍟 03:30 PM – Stroll along the upper section for a late snack 🥪 then catch the bus before the evening queues 🚍
