Pui O Beach
Usage
Due to the geological composition of surrounding area, the sand on the beach is mixture of black and yellow. The Hong Kong Government has constructed facilities on the upper beach for wild camping. As the beach faces south-southwest, the sunset can be clearly watched in Pui O. There are many restaurants beside the beaches, most of which sell swimming supplies and food.
Features
The beach has the following features:
- BBQ pits (six)
- Changing rooms
- Showers
- Toilets
- Fast food kiosk
Pui O Campsite
There is a campsite at Pui O Beach that is open to the public and free of charge. It is open 24 hours for camping and is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Users can register with the management office before using it. There are a total of 52 camping spots in the camping site, each of which is divided by wooden fences, and the ground is mainly sand. The camp is equipped with facilities like camp bays, barbecue pits and an office. The camp is currently temporarily closed until further notice due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Incident
On 23 November 2018, Billy, a widely known eight-year-old bull who lived at the beach, died with his stomach full of plastic bags. An examination showed that the animal’s stomach and intestinal tract had been blocked with enough plastic bags to fill two rubbish bins.
See also
References
- ^ "Leisure and Cultural Services Department - Beaches and Swimming Pools - Islands". Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "Environmental Protection Interactive Centre : Beach Water Quality Data". Environmental Protection Department. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "24 beaches rated 'good' for this weekend". Government of Hong Kong. 24 August 2007. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "Holiday Camps - Pui O Campsite". Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "Latest arrangements on LCSD public services". Government of Hong Kong. 1 December 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ Ng, Naomi (27 November 2018). "Beloved Hong Kong bull Billy found dead with stomach full of plastic bags, prompting call for beachgoers to take their trash home | South China Morning Post". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
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