Today is the climax of the Bun Festival, the annual blend of carnival and exorcism rituals, which marks the birthday of the island’s leading god, Pak Tei (“Northern King”). At the festival site, in front of the Pak Tei temple,…
There is little written history regarding Cheung Chau before the 18th century. But even early last century, some islanders said their families had settled on Cheung Chau hundreds of years ago, and we can guess something regarding the very early…
Though Cheung Chau has surely been settled – albeit not continuously – for thousands of years, it has only one well-known prehistoric site: the Bronze Age stone carving, just below the Warwick Hotel at Tung Wan. It’s thought to be…
Though Cheung Chau’s hotels and holiday flats are modest compared to the fancy hotels in Hong Kong city, they also offer an “away from it all” experience compared to joints in densely packed Tsim Sha Tsui, Causeway Bay and Central.…
There’s a path leading uphill from beside Pak Tei Temple, up past an old folks’ home. Keep left, and up and up flights of steps, and you’ll come to a small, concrete park. Turn right here, and you can continue…
Though Cheung Po-tsai Cave is the best known tourist spot of southwest Cheung Chau, it’s not the only place that’s good for exploring. There’s an excellent coastal trail, winding along a small cove, and a small bay with a beach,…
Stroll Along the Waterfront Strolling the waterfront’s a good way of soaking up the island’s atmosphere – way more laid-back than the hustling, bustling city. There are fishing boats in the harbour on one side; three-storey buildings with shops, restaurants…
There are some wonderful trails winding along the coast, up hills and through small valleys in northern and southern Cheung Chau (just beyond the main village). Though Cheung Chau is tiny, the winding trails can seem surprisingly long – but…
The only public transport to/from Cheung Chau is ferries run by First Ferry, The main ferries are to/from the Outlying Islands Piers (Pier 5) in Central. From here, you can catch two types of ferry: large, regular ferries that take…
Cheung Chau is a beautiful, fascinating South China Sea island, in western Hong Kong.長洲，它是一個美麗、迷人的小島，位於香港的西南面。 It’s easily reached from Hong Kong’s main business district – fast ferries take just half an hour – yet seems a world away from the skyscrapers…