Stanley
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Why go
- Rhino Rock, a rhinoceros-shaped rock overlooking the South China Sea, reached by a short hike of just over an hour.
Don't miss
- Tin Hau TempleBuilt by Cheung Po Tsai and among the oldest temples in Hong Kong.In Stanley, on the peninsula.
- Murray HouseOfficers' quarters built in Central in 1846, later moved to Stanley.In Stanley, where Blake Pier is also located.
- Old Stanley Police StationBuilt in 1859 and now a declared monument.In Stanley.
- Pak Tai TempleA temple that dates from 1805, when the area was a fishing village.In Ma Hang Park.
- Correctional Services MuseumOver 680 artefacts in nine galleries.At the entrance to the CSD complex in Stanley.
Tips for your visit
- The trail to Rhino Rock takes just over an hour, but it is easy to get lost on it.
- Stanley Fort and the PLA barracks at the southern tip are not open to visitors.
- Stanley Market, on Stanley New Street, has small shops and street stalls and is especially popular with tourists.
- The waterfront on Stanley Main Street has many bars and restaurants, and the area has many small restaurants.
- St. Stephen's Beach lies south of Stanley Market, and Stanley Main Beach lies on the eastern side of the peninsula.
- Water sports, swimming and shopping are among the things to do here.
- Ma Hang Park covers 50,000 square metres and includes Pak Tai Temple.
Best time to visit
- The Stanley Dragon Boat Championships take place each June at Stanley Main Beach.
Legends and hidden details
- According to legend, the Tin Hau Temple sits on a crab's head to keep the crab from moving.
Interesting facts6
Shorts
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🇭🇰Hong Kong Day 4 ❤️✈️📸. Big Bus tour Stanley, Hong Kong Island.Kirsty
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One Stanley Hong Kong House睇樓零距離
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Hong Kong Stanleykylauf
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Visiting Stanley Market in Stanley on a Sunday!Phil C
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My Day in Stanley, Hong Kong | Jimmy O. YangJimmy O Yang
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Stanley beach hkAnak Rantau
History
Its bays sheltered the Tanka people from typhoons, and a Hakka village with the same name stood here before the British arrived. The English name honours Lord Stanley, later Earl of Derby. In 1841 Stanley served as the colony's capital. About 2,800 non-Chinese prisoners of war were held in the Stanley Internment Camp during the occupation.
- 1577–1595The earliest known record of the place appears on maps.
- 1805Pak Tai Temple, now part of Ma Hang Park, is built while the area is a fishing village.
- 1841Stanley serves as the capital of the colony.
- 1842Stanley becomes a temporary administrative centre before the seat moves to Victoria City.
- 1846Murray House is built in Central as officers' quarters of the Murray Barracks.
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- December 1941British and Canadian troops make their last stand at Stanley Fort.
Sources: Stanley, Hong Kong - Wikipedia · Stanley (Hongkong) - Wikipedia · Stanley (Hong Kong) - Wikipedia · checked 25 Oct 2026
Questions and answers
How do I get to Stanley from Central?
Citybus routes 6, 6A, 6X, 66 and 260 run from Central Exchange Square to Stanley. Several bus routes also run along Repulse Bay Road and Tai Tam Road.
Is there an MTR station in Stanley?
No MTR line serves Stanley directly. The South Island Line via Ocean Park station is an alternative, and Chai Wan MTR station can be reached from Stanley by bus or minibus route 16.
Which bus goes to Stanley from Tsim Sha Tsui or Cyberport?
Citybus route 973 runs to Stanley from Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon. Citybus route 73 runs to Stanley from Cyberport.
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