Hong Kong's multitudes of tourists and international visitors are often surprised to discover the huge range of natural forest, coast and sea resources that Hong Kong enjoys. Local residents, however, have long been aware of their rich natural environment, and are increasingly making the most of it. In 2004, over 10 million visits were made to Hong Kong’s dozens of beaches by men, women and children wanting to swim, surf, or just sunbathe on the sand. These beaches provide a welcome and much-loved escape from Hong Kong’s sometimes stressful urban environment.
[Image of Hong Kong's Beaches]