Wish you were here? The Hong Kong resort that delivers paradise at a bargain price

The Sea Ranch – once destined to be a luxurious private resort – cuddles the south coast of outlying Lantau Island.

“Life takes a little planning as there is only one way off and on to Sea Ranch,” new resident Julie Rachford told the Post.

The bay is not accessible at all by land, so the only way to get to the semi-abandoned resort involves catching two ferries, taking over an hour from the Central ferry pier. There are no shops, not even a convenience store, or medical facilities.

Also, it’s not open to strangers, so you can’t just drop by for the weekend, which increases the sense of mystery surrounding it. An invitation from a resident must be secured prior to arrival, otherwise you run the risk of being chased off by the attentive security guard.

Due to the lack of management, news reports recently maligned it as “a good horror movie set”, and it has attracted adventurous photographers who take shots of the ruined facilities while lying in bushes.