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    Deep Water Bay is a bay on the southern shore of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. The bay is surrounded by Shouson Hill, Brick Hill, Violet Hill and Middle Island.

    Beneath the hill of Violet Hill is a beach, Deep Water Bay Beach. The bay is reachable by Island Road, a road connecting Repulse Bay and Wong Chuk Hang.

    Deep Water Bay is the landing point for SEA-ME-WE 3, TGN-IA and TVH submarine telecommunications cables.

History

   The bay is mentioned on an early colonial map of Hong Kong 1845.

Deep Water Bay Beach

   Less famous to the tourists compared to the adjacent Repulse Bay, Deep Water Bay Beach is nonetheless very popular among the locals. A pathway connecting the two beaches, Seaview Promenade allows joggers and walkers alike to exercise alongside the seashore while admiring the stunning sea view.

   Changing rooms, shower facilities and barbecue pits are available under the management of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

   There are two restaurants: Copacabana and Coco Thai. Closed as of April 2011

Transportation

   Take Buses No. 6, 6A or 260 from Central's Exchange Square and get off at Deep Water Bay.