Tai Long Wan, Sai Kung
- For other places with the same name in Hong Kong, see Tai Long Wan.
Tai Long Wan (大浪灣; lit. "Big Wave Bay") is a bay on the east coast of the Sai Kung Peninsula in Hong Kong.[1] Considered one of the most beautiful places in Hong Kong, it is a popular surf destination.
There are four beaches along the bay: Sai Wan (lit. "West Bay"), also called Tai Long Sai Wan, Ham Tin Wan (鹹田灣), Tai Wan (大灣; lit. "Big Bay") and Tung Wan (東灣; lit. "East Bay").
Artifacts of the Neolithic and Bronze Ages were found in the archaeological site at Ham Tin.[1]
Conservation
Tai Long Wan is located within the Sai Kung East Country Park.[2] It has been declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1979.[1][3] Tai Long Wan translates as Big Wave Bay.[4]
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Coordinates: 22°24′19″N 114°23′22″E / 22.405395°N 114.389464°E
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