Lo So Shing Beach
Beach in Lamma Island, Hong Kong
22°12′16″N 114°07′22″E / 22.20446°N 114.12271°E / 22.20446; 114.12271
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Lo So Shing Beach is a gazetted beach in Lo So Shing in the west of Lamma Island, Hong Kong. The beach has barbecue pits and is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Government.[1] The beach is 214 metres long and is rated as Grade 1 by the Environmental Protection Department for its water quality.[2] It is located several kilometres away from Hung Shing Yeh Beach and there is no road connection to the beach.
History
The beach was gazetted by the Hong Kong Government and opened in 1972.
In June and August 2015, the beach had to be temporarily closed due to oil pollution at the sea that caused the public not to swim at the beach.[3][4] The beach had to be temporarily closed in August 2017 also due to oil pollution.[5]
Usage
As the beach is remote from both of the ferry piers on Lamma Island, it is particularly quiet. Since reaching the beach requires some walking, it is often practically deserted even on weekends. The beach is accessible from the Lamma Island Family Walk.[6]
Features
The beach has the following features:[1]
- BBQ pits (6 nos.)
- Changing rooms
- Showers
- Toilets
- Water sports centre
- Light refreshment kiosk
See also
References
- ^ a b "Leisure and Cultural Services Department - Beaches and Swimming Pools - Islands". Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- ^ "Environmental Protection Interactive Centre : Beach Water Quality Data". Environmental Protection Department. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- ^ "蘆鬚城泳灘現油污 掛紅旗暫封閉｜即時新聞｜港澳｜on.cc東網". Oriental Daily News. 27 June 2015. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- ^ "蘆鬚城泳灘現油污 暫封閉掛紅旗｜即時新聞｜港澳｜on.cc東網". Oriental Daily News. 16 August 2015. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- ^ "離島區蘆鬚城泳灘發現油污 暫時封閉｜即時新聞｜港澳｜on.cc東網". Oriental Daily News. 2 August 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- ^ "Lo So Shing | Hong Kong, China Attractions - Lonely Planet". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
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