District guide · Hong Kong

南區 Southern District

The Southern District occupies the southern part of Hong Kong Island and forms the island's largest district. Stanley Market and Dragon's Back are among its cat...

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The Southern District occupies the southern part of Hong Kong Island and forms the island's largest district. Stanley Market and Dragon's Back are among its catalogued places, a historical market and ridge respectively, while Shouson Hill and other peaks provide viewpoints across the landscape. The district contains numerous beaches and coastal parks, making it a destination for swimming and walking.

Checked 2026-09-04

Practical information

Language spoken
Standard Chinese; regional languages are widely used
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+86 mainland · +852 Hong Kong · +853 Macao
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Renminbi (CNY); HKD and MOP in the SARs
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
110 police · 120 medical on the mainland
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type A, C and I · 220 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No single verified statement covers mainland China and both SARs

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

  1. Repulse Bay Beach Repulse Bay Beach
    02 1 hour

    Repulse Bay Beach

    淺水灣泳灘 Repulse Bay Beach

    Repulse Bay Beach is a public bathing beach located on the southern coast of Hong Kong Island. It is one of the most famous beaches in Hong Kong, situated in an affluent residential area.

    • High
    • Nature site
  2. Water World, Ocean Park Hong Kong Water World, Ocean Park Hong Kong
    03 2 hours

    Water World, Ocean Park Hong Kong

    水上樂園 Water World

    Water World is Ocean Park Hong Kong’s water park on the southern side of Hong Kong Island. It is a major aquatic leisure attraction within the wider Ocean Park resort, combining water-based entertainment with a hillside setting.

    • High
    • Entertainment venue
  3. Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum
    04 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum

    香港懲教博物館 Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum

    The Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum is a museum operated by the Hong Kong Correctional Services Department. It is located in Stanley on Hong Kong Island.

    • Notable
    • Museum
  4. Stanley Mosque Stanley Mosque
    05 30 min

    Stanley Mosque

    赤柱清真寺 Stanley Mosque

    • Must see
    • Place of worship

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