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Stanley is a peninsula southeast of the island of Hong Kong is positioned west of Shek O, east of Repulse Bay and Chung Hom neighbors title = "Chung Hom Kok"> Kok.

It is often said that a large Red kapok was once Located in the center of the village and during the flowering season, it would be covered in beautiful red flowers. For this reason, the Chinese name of the City Pillar was Red until the advent of the 19th century. However, later Lord Stanley (the British Secretary of State for War and Colonies in the 19th century) has awarded the island an English name.

Recognized as a fishing village town, Stanley is full of historical monuments fame and beauty. Among its many intriguing attractions is Murray House, which was built in 1844.

In 1982, Murray was home demolished, but was finally rebuilt in 1998, embodies a European style. Today it is a place worth a visit because it houses several restaurants plus a mini-museum showing the history.

Other important places of interest include St. Stephen Stanley Beach, Stanley Main Beach, the Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum, War Cemetery, Stanley Main Street and Hau Temple.

However, the journey Stanley would not be complete without a visit to the famous market located here. Stanley Market is a huge market in outdoor distinguished itself by its price competitive in clothing - mostly clothing and silk Chinese customary dress, toys, souvenirs, bags, ornaments, and crafts Chinese arts.

Stanley is also highly appreciated by both locals and foreigners for its two pristine beaches. Stanley Main Beach is located on the east side beach of the peninsula of Saint-Etienne, everything is on the west side.

Stanley is used by Tai Tam Road and Repulse Bay Road. This remarkable destination can be easily accessible by several bus lines that pass through both directions across Hong Kong.

Stanley also has a taxi stand, which houses at any time a number of taxis waiting for passengers. Besides offering convenient transportation, Stanley also has some wonderful accommodation options. Visitors may choose to stay in one of the accommodations famous Hotel Jen like Hotel Hong Kong Hotel and Jen are well known to provide a graceful hospitality and attention to detail.

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