Hap Mun Bay, Coastal bay in Sai Kung District, Hong Kong
Hap Mun Bay is a bay on the southern side of Sharp Island, in the Sai Kung District of Hong Kong. A sandy beach lined with rocks and boulders runs along the shore, backed by green hills that slope down toward the water.
The bay became accessible to the public when Hong Kong expanded its country park network in the late 20th century, opening up many previously isolated coastal spots. Before that, it was rarely visited and known mainly to local fishermen.
The local name means Half Moon Bay, as the shoreline curves into a shape that resembles a crescent when seen from above. This way of naming places after their natural shape is common across the coastal areas of Hong Kong.
The bay is only reachable by boat from Sai Kung Public Pier, and boat services run mainly between April and October. The beach mixes sand with stones and rocks, so water shoes are a good idea before stepping in.
Some of the rock formations along the shore are nicknamed pineapple bun rocks by locals, because their rounded, bumpy surfaces look like the top of the traditional Hong Kong pastry of the same name. Visitors who know the pastry tend to spot the resemblance right away.
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