Repulse Bay is located in south HK island and known as " First bay of the world" and " the East Hawaii". It is the most representative sand beach in Hong Kong. Repulse Bay named from " HMS Repulse" an England navy ship once moored here in 1840s.
Repulse Bay is in crescent-shaped and near sea and hill. The gentle slope, long beach, quiet wave, clean water and fine sand always is a quiet relaxation area for busy city persons . On the beach, there is a Chinese traditional style park standing the statue of Tian Hou which in 10m height and the statue of the infinitely merciful Avalokiteshvara. They symbolize protecting fishermen and swimmers safe in the sea. The saloons on seaside is a wonderful place to enjoy sunset and sea view.
Repulse Bay's beautiful view attracts many developers building the most noble residential area here. There are many villas stand on each corner of the hillside and form a unique scenic area of Repulse Bay. Many rich people and stars come here and buy houses for their own. Repulse Bay Hotel was as a background in Love in a Fallen City wrote by famous novelist Eileen Chang. Now it rebuilt as a The Repulse Bay Tower but the European building style still be kept.
【Transportation】
The transportation here major are driving, taxis and buses. People want to go Repulse Bay can take metro to Central Station then go out from exit A and walk to bus station where many buses direct to Repulse Bay station. Or can take airport express to bus terminus in Central Exchange Square, then take bus to Repulse Bay.
【Education】
Repulse Bay Popular Schools:
Hong Kong International School: courses of primary and secondary levelBradbury Junior School: Under English Schools Foundation, only have primary level courses.South Island School: Under English Schools Foundation, only have secondary level courses.
International School major supplying education for foreign children or students return from immigration and local students also welcome. Many mainland and Hong Kong parents send their children to international school hoping their children have higher English level. It also can avoid the heavy homework from local schools and prepare for future study in oversea. Some of the schools may supply adapting class in English teaching according to local students' English level. The international schools will link to foreign education system. Students of international school do not need to take part in Hong Kong's public examination. GCSE or GCE will need to be take part in if follow by UK education system school. Some of them supply international courses to help students have more flexibility in choosing foreign schools when graduation. The examinations include GNVQ, IGCSE and IB.
【Shopping and food】
The Repulse Bay used to be Repulse Bay Hotel. Repulse Bay Hotel built in 1920 and used the architectural style in colonial period. The then governor host the open ceremony and the hotel became an advanced place many politicians and celebrities came since then. Repulse Bay Hotel also was background in many novels and movies. It was military post and hospital for British Forces during world war ii. The hotel disassembled and built as service type residential project which is current The Repulse Bay. There are high-end stores and restaurants. The scale of the hotel is enlarged much but some stores and restaurants still keep in original outlook. The Repulse Bay is the ideal location for romantic dinners. If need more affordable foods, the shrimps, calamaries, and many types of fishes in nearby open-air restaurants are best choice. And there are also activities at night here.
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【Villas】
According to Forbes' survey on issue 1, 2007, Hong Kong had 8 villas during the Asian ten villas ranking. And these 8 villas all are located in Repulse Bay and the mountaintop. Hong Kong's first ten villas were all located in this area at that time. There is only one mountain between Repulse Bay and the busy city. Only cost one hour in traffic, people can enjoy the quiet beach life with business in controle. Noble, advanced design and harmoniously join the environment and people's life. It is aimed to build a world class villas area here.
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REPULSE BAY ROAD 56 is luxury property developed by Sino Group supplying 49 duplex units and 4 single units. The total cover area is about 189,000 sq ft and it has 81 parking lots. The facilities include: around clock swimming pool with sky view and temperature changeable, gymnasium, SPA, platform garden etc. The properties here are in low density and little units which supply high privacy. The project is built along the bay and each unit enjoy full sea view.
Other Popular Properties:
- Grand Garden
- 23 Repulse Bay Road
- 37 Repulse Bay Road
- South Bay Garden
- The Hacienda
- Belgravia
- Ruby Court
- Grand Garden
- South Bay Towers
- The Repulse Bay
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