24-518: Tai Tam or Tytam is an area in Southern District on Hong Kong Island , Hong Kong . Tai Tam means a big pool in the Chinese language which illustrates a triangular bay, namely Tai Tam Bay between Stanley Peninsula , D'Aguilar Peak and Tai Tam Tuk ( [tàːi tʰȁːm tók̚] , lit. innermost of Tai Tam, also known as Tytam Took ). The meaning of Tai Tam varies greatly between
48-499: A long time, these were the only apartments allowed on the mountain. These included properties on Repulse Bay Road and South Bay Road, according to a record of projects by architect Luke Him Sau — the earliest of which (among the Chiu properties) dates back to 1952. Occupying the whole of the west side cliff above the beach was a large castle with a swimming pool, greenhouse and tennis court called Eucliffe, one of three castles owned by
72-525: A number of Citizen Science events to engage and involve the public, the site was one of the first BioBlitz events organised in Hong Kong. In 1845, Tai Tam was a small habitat east of the market of Stanley , facing Tai Tam Bay. (It still uses the postal address of Tai Tam Village, Stanley). Later, the Stanley Peninsula was also known as Tai Tam Peninsula. The southeast cape of the peninsula
96-557: Is Tai Tam Head. Tai Tam Tuk, the site of Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir, was a valley habitat with extensive cultivation. The village of Tai Tam Tuk was moved to Tai Tam Harbour due to the construction of the reservoir. The Tai Tam area was the scene of heavy fighting between Commonwealth and Japanese forces in December 1941. 22°14′16″N 114°13′25″E / 22.23789°N 114.22368°E / 22.23789; 114.22368 Southern District, Hong Kong The Southern District
120-421: Is a bay in the southern part of Hong Kong Island , located in the Southern District , Hong Kong. It is one of the most expensive residential areas in the world. Repulse Bay is located in the southern part of Hong Kong Island , to the east of Deep Water Bay and to the west of Middle Bay and South Bay . Middle Island is located off Hong Kong Island, between Repulse Bay and Deep Water Bay. The origins of
144-415: Is more urbanized, with areas such as Aberdeen containing more housing developments than the eastern half. Large private housing estates in the district include: Baguio Villa , Chi Fu Fa Yuen [ yue ] , Aberdeen Centre [ yue ] , South Horizons , Bel-Air ( Cyberport ), Redhill Peninsula and Hong Kong Parkview . The district includes the following areas: Islands of
168-512: Is one of the 18 districts of Hong Kong . It is located in the southern part of Hong Kong Island and the largest part of the island. It had a population of 274,994 in 2016. The Southern District faces the South China Sea at the south, and is backed by hills and reservoirs , designated as country parks , at the north. The eastern half of the district is semi-rural, with some of Hong Kong's most popular beaches . The western half of
192-488: Is served by Repulse Bay Road , which connects Wong Nai Chung Gap Road and Tai Tam Road . It is very convenient for people to travel to Repulse Bay as there are many bus routes reaching the bay. Visitors can take bus no. 6, 6A, 6X, 66 or 260 from Central, 63, 65 from Causeway Bay and North Point , or 73 from Cyberport and Aberdeen . Minibus 40, 52 are also available for visitors travelling from Causeway Bay and Aberdeen respectively. Transportation either passes through
216-791: The Aberdeen Tunnel , or travels along the slightly longer scenic route. Beach-goers may also opt to drive there. The beach provides some parking space, and the nearby Repulse Bay Hotel also has parking facilities. There are no MTR stations in Repulse Bay, nor has any MTR project been proposed or commenced there. Repulse Bay is in Primary One Admission (POA) School Net 18. Within the school net are multiple aided schools (operated independently but funded with government money) and Hong Kong Southern District Government Primary School. Author Eileen Chang 's novel, Love in
240-484: The bay's English name have become extremely obscure. There are, however, many stories — none resting on any solid evidence that has so far been established. A typical example is that in 1841, the bay was used as a base by pirates and caused serious concern to foreign merchant ships trading with China . The pirates were subsequently repulsed by the Royal Navy , hence the name. There is no evidence of any such origin in
264-444: The district is partly residential and partly industrial. The residents of Southern District vary from the Chinese majority, resident minorities, to the community of expatriates . The eastern half containing areas such as Stanley and Repulse Bay is especially popular among expatriates and affluent locals because of the combination of its close proximity to Central and the wholesome environment. The western half of Southern district
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#1732800884778288-548: The district: Tourist attractions within the district include Aberdeen's floating restaurants and fishing harbour; the Ocean Park ; the swimming beach of Repulse Bay ; The Home of Teresa Teng ; the souvenir market and, formerly, the Hong Kong Maritime Museum at Stanley . The Southern District is served by Pok Fu Lam Road , Aberdeen Tunnel , Wong Nai Chung Gap Road and Tai Tam Road . It became
312-643: The early colonial days and the present day. The present-day Tai Tam is the area around Tai Tam Tuk, the location of Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir. It is covered by the Tai Tam Reservoirs , the Tai Tam Country Park and Tai Tam Country Park (Quarry Bay extension) . Along Tai Tam Road are some luxurious apartment towers and houses, such as the Manhattan. The innermost of Tai Tam Bay is Tai Tam Harbour , close to Tai Tam Tuk. The Red Hill in
336-613: The extensive British naval log books of the period. Another story holds that the bay was named after HMS Repulse , which was stationed at the bay at one point. No HMS Repulse ever visited Hong Kong, let alone Repulse Bay and the 1868 Repulse served only on the west coast of the Americas (1872–77) and thereafter in British waters. It is known that the name appeared on the earliest British official map of Hong Kong by Lt TB Collinson RE in 1845. However, British Admiralty charts never used
360-539: The film " Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing . " Until the early 1960s, residential buildings were quite restricted. Three blocks of six storey apartments were developed by Dr. P. P. (Put-Paw) Chiu and his brother P. W. (Put-Wai) Chiu, part way up the mountain overlooking Repulse Bay. These were luxury apartments with servants' quarters, with only two apartments per floor in Blocks A and B. Apartments in Block C are smaller. For
384-623: The last district of Hong Kong to be served by the MTR , when the South Island line commenced operations in 2016, linking Ap Lei Chau and Wong Chuk Hang with Admiralty . The proposed MTR South Island line (West) will serve the western half of the area. There are currently no proposed routes to Stanley or Repulse Bay due to the large number of buses that serve those destinations. Repulse Bay, Hong Kong Repulse Bay or Tsin Shui Wan
408-435: The millionaire Eu Tong Sen . The Eucliffe structure and historical site was demolished to make way for a row of low apartments. The Repulse Bay area is one of the most expensive housing areas in Hong Kong. Tencent 's CEO Pony Ma bought a house there for US$ 57 million in 2014. In 2018, twin townhouses were sold for HK$ 1 billion (US$ 127 million) or about $ 970,000 per square metre ($ 90,000/sq ft). In 2018, Li Ka-shing ,
432-647: The name until the 20th century, instead sticking to the quite erroneous name given by Commander Edward Belcher RN in his 1841 survey, Chonghom Bay. The source of the name remains unknown. In 1898, the Hong Kong Golf Club opened in the valley behind the Deep Water Bay and became a social hub. Roads were developed between the South and the North parts of Hong Kong Island and in the 1910s, Repulse Bay
456-464: The richest man in Hong Kong, was living near Repulse Bay. The former Repulse Bay Hotel was demolished in two stages during the 1970s and 1980s. Later a boutique shopping mall was constructed on part of the old hotel site to mimic some of the lost colonial architecture. Emperor International Holdings Limited bought Lido Mall at Repulse Bay and renamed it The Pulse, but due to its expansion to five storeys and 13,300 m (143,000 sq ft), it
480-557: The southern part of Tai Tam Tuk is an area primarily consisting of low-rise upmarket residences, including the Redhill Peninsula , Red Hill Park, Turtle Cove, Le Palais and Villa Rosa. Tai Tam Scout Centre is a Scout campsite of The Scout Association of Hong Kong on the shore of Tai Tam Harbour. From the campsite to the foot of the dam of Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir is the Tai Tam Tuk Village . The shore outside
504-643: The village is mudland with some mangrove plants. The high school and middle school campuses of the Hong Kong International School are also in Tai Tam. The Tai Tam Tuk Eco Educational Centre is a visitors centre run by the Tai Tam Tuk Foundation with the aim to educate and inspire action for sustainable development in Hong Kong through hands on interaction with the outstanding nature and culture of Tai Tam. Organising
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#1732800884778528-746: Was developed into a beach. The Repulse Bay Hotel was built by the Kadoorie family in 1920. To attract swimmers, a bus route from Central to Repulse Bay was created, and now stands as one of Hong Kong's oldest bus routes. The writer Ernest Hemingway and the American actor Marlon Brando stayed at the Repulse Bay Hotel. During the Battle of Hong Kong in World War II , Repulse Bay was an important strategic location. The Repulse Bay Hotel
552-431: Was in negotiations with the government over the land premium. On 15 May 2012, Emperor announced an agreement with the government with the land premium at HK$ 798 million. Emperor would put The Pulse up for lease after receiving the occupation permit. The 13,300-square-metre (143,000 sq ft), five-storey shopping mall would be rented out at HK$ 50 to HK$ 60 per square foot. The Pulse was opened in 2016. Repulse Bay
576-456: Was used by the Japanese as a military hospital during the war. The beach was extended artificially, and thus the sand closer to the shore is coarser in texture than the sand further away. It is one of the longest beaches in Hong Kong with a length of 292 metres (960 feet). American actors William Holden and Jennifer Jones stayed at the Repulse Bay Hotel in 1955 when they acted there in
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