10 of the best beaches near airports

Got a long layover at HK's Chep Lap Kok International Airport? Take the opportunity to check out one of the territory's most beautiful areas.

Cheung Sha, Tong Fuk, Pui O, Silvermine Bay, and Tai Pak at Discovery Bay are all a relatively short ride from the airport, which was built on reclaimed land just off Lantau Island

The tree-fringed, three-kilometer crescent of Cheung Sha, one of Hong Kong's longest beaches, will take about 20 minutes to reach in a taxi. Enjoy the journey via Tung Chung Road, which cuts through the forested peaks of Lantau South Country Park.

Upper Cheung Sha is a remote spot to get away from the hubbub.

If you're hungry, Lower Cheung Sha has several beachside restaurants serving fresh fish and cold beer. The Stoep is a popular beachside eatery serving South African food (The Stoep, 50 Lower Cheung Sha, Lantau Island, HK; +852 2980 2699). The Gallery at Tong Fuk also receives good reviews (The Gallery, 26 Tong Fuk village, Lantau Island, HK; +852 2980 2582).