Are BBQ sites open in HK 2021?

In view of the latest developments of COVID-19, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department reopens some recreation and sports facilities. Barbecue sites will continue to be temporarily closed until further notice.

Is BBQ open in Hong Kong?

The barbecue sites and campsites in country parks will remain closed until further notice to reduce social contact as far as possible, the Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department announced today.

Are beach BBQs allowed?

Visitors can use disposable BBQs but most not leave them on the beach.

How do you get to Shek O beach?

GETTING THERE – MTR Island Line to Shau Kei Wan Station exit A3 then from nearby Shau Kei Wan Bus Terminus take number 9 bus* (approx every 15/20 mins) for Shek O. Get off at the junction of Shek O Road with Big Wave Bay Road (at a sharp U-turn) from where it is about 10 minutes walk to Big Wave Bay Village and beach.

Can I have a barbecue on my balcony?

There is no specific law against having a barbecue on your balcony, but you are highly advised against having one.

Where is Shek O Beach located?

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Shek O Beach is a gazetted beach located facing Island Bay in Shek O, Southern District, Hong Kong. The beach has barbecue pits and is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Government.

Is Repulse Bay open?

Repulse Bay Beach, Middle Bay Beach, Stanley Main Beach, Big Wave Bay Beach and Silver Mine Bay Beach will reopen, with lifeguard services from 8am to 5pm daily until November 30. (Lifeguard services will be suspended from December 1, 2020, to February 28, 2021.)

How do you BBQ on the beach?

Beach Barbecue Tips from BBQGuys

  1. Know the Rules. There’s nothing worse than packing up all your grilling gear, getting to the beach, and finding out grills are prohibited.
  2. Get a Portable Grill.
  3. Plan Your Grilling Menu.
  4. Don’t Forget the Sides.
  5. Keep It Clean.
  6. Make a List and Check It Twice.

Can you use a charcoal BBQ on a balcony?

Chances are, you probably won’t be able to use a charcoal grill on your apartment balcony. Because of the live coals and lengthy heating process, charcoal grills tend to be banned more frequently than gas grills, despite the statistics that show they’re often safer.

Can you have a gas BBQ on an apartment balcony?

Open and Ventilated The balcony must be open and well ventilated. It cannot be enclosed by louvres, plastic curtains or similar weather or privacy barriers. If your balcony is enclosed, you cannot use a BBQ under any circumstances.

Why is Shek O the best beach for a barbecue?

Another reason why Shek O is a family favourite – it has one of the biggest public barbecue sites with 40 pits. And if that isn’t enough to impress you, the beach also boasts stores and privately-run barbecue areas where you can get unlimited time grilling by the sea.

What is Shek O famous for?

Apart from its eponymous beach, Shek O is also famed for its scenic seascape and easy access. The quaint village attracts outdoor buffs and barbecue lovers for a weekend out in the sun.

Is Shek O Beach crowded on weekends?

Attracting families and beach bums, Shek O Beach can be crowded on weekends. For a less-packed alternative, head to the other side of the headland to Shek O Back Beach, also known as the Rocky Bay Beach, which looks out to Tung Lung Chau.

What makes Hong Kong’s Shek O Temple so special?

Once a fishermen’s village, Hong Kong has over a hundred temples dedicated to the guardian of the sea Tin Hau. The temple in Shek O happens to be a Grade III historic building, believed to be built before 1891.