Repulse Bay facts for kids
Repulse Bay (Chinese: 淺水灣/浅水湾; pinyin: Qianshuiwan, which means Shallow Water Bay) is a very famous beach in Hong Kong. It is located on the southern part of Hong Kong Island. This beautiful bay is known for its soft sand and clear waters. Many people visit it for swimming, sunbathing, and enjoying the views.
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How Repulse Bay Got Its Name
The name "Repulse Bay" has an interesting story behind it. Back in 1841, pirates used to live in this bay. They would often attack ships that were passing by. To stop these attacks, the British Fleet fought against the pirates. They "repulsed" them, which means they pushed them back and defeated them. Because of this important event, the bay was named Repulse Bay.
A Name Change During Wartime
During the time when Japan occupied Hong Kong, the name of Repulse Bay was temporarily changed. It was called Chinese: 綠ヶ濱; pinyin: Lǜ~ke bīn.
Things to See and Do
Repulse Bay is more than just a beach; it's a popular spot with several attractions. You can find shops, restaurants, and even unique buildings here.
Kwun Yam Shrine
At one end of the beach, you'll find the Kwun Yam Shrine. This colorful temple is dedicated to the Buddhist goddess of mercy, Kwun Yam, and the sea god, Tin Hau. It features large statues and a beautiful bridge called the Longevity Bridge. People believe that crossing this bridge adds three days to your life!
Modern Buildings and Shopping
The area around Repulse Bay has some very interesting modern buildings. One famous building is "The Repulse Bay," which used to be a grand hotel. It's known for having a large hole in its structure, which some say is for good luck according to Feng shui. There are also modern shopping malls like "The Pulse" where visitors can find places to eat and shop.
Images for kids
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View of Middle Island, off Hong Kong Island (left) between Deep Water Bay and Repulse Bay (background, left). Viewed from the Ocean Park cable car ride.
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Repulse Bay in the 1930s with the Repulse Bay Hotel in the background
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Repulse Bay Beach. The curved building in the background is "The Lily".
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The "building with a hole" - The Repulse Bay, site of the former Repulse Bay Hotel
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The Repulse Bay shopping mall was constructed on part of the old hotel site to mimic some of the lost colonial architecture
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The Pulse is a new shopping mall completed in 2014
See also
In Spanish: Bahía Repulse (Hong Kong) para niños
