Shek O is a beachside village located on the south-eastern part of Hong Kong Island, in Hong Kong. Administratively, it is part of Southern District. The scenery of Shek O is the setting of numerous Cantopop music videos.

Geography

   The name "Shek O" literally means the "rocky bay". The entire area is a peninsula on the southern coast of the Hong Kong Island, facing the South China Sea. Shek O is surrounded by Shek O Country Park, Big Wave Bay and Cape D'Aguilar.

Shek O Village

   Shek O Village  has a history of some 200 years. It was established by fishermen of the Chan, Yip, Li and Lau clans. In 1841, Shek O Village, together with Hok Tsui Village and Big Wave Village , had a population of around 200. The Tin Hau Temple in Shek O Village was built in 1891. Its management has been delegated by the Chinese Temples Committee to the Shek O Residents Association. It is a Grade III historic building.