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Alain_Smeets Says: Travelling via the Tung Wan Beach, passing the ancient carved rock and passing the helicopter-landing path, we lead our bikes up a steep hill towards a small temple.From here we went on foot towards the Chi Ma viewing point and the "Human Head Rock". From here you have great...
Alain_Smeets Says: Cheung Chau city streets are narrow and bring you into the backyards of the peoples houses. When you are on a bike or walking just take the time to explore these fascination small streets and look around to the city life and the houses.I didn't take a photo when I was riding...
The Cheung Po Tsai or Pirates cave
Alain_Smeets Says: There is a cave in the far western part of the island. This "cave" is named after the 19th-century pirate Cheung Po-Tsai, his fleet raided a lot of ships in the area.It's signed properly, first go uphill to reach the other end of the landmark and then try to find the cave....
Alain_Smeets Says: The Pak Tai Temple (is dedicated to the Taoist "Supreme Emperor of the Dark Heaven" or as you can say the lord of the underworld.) The villagers pray to him for protection to the evil spirits.This temple was built in 1783 and is known as the oldest temple on this island. The...
Cheung Kee Fish Ball: Famous Fish Ball Noddle
vigi Says: This is the most famous Fish Ball Noodle place in Cheung Chau, called "Cheung Kee". Always long queue outside the shops waiting for a seat. Besides fish ball, they also serve delicious Wan-Ton (Catonese Dumplings) and Squid Balls.
vigi Says: Street vendors are my all time favourite. Cheung Chau vendors carry all kinds of street food, from fish balls, din sum, BBQ, deserts, cake, buns.... etc. HK$5 each, eat till you drop!
vigi Says: Walking in Cheung Chau in summer time is very hot & humid. A glass of ICED GRASS JELLY (pronounced as LEUNG FAN) desert if a very good choice to cool down your body heat! It cost only HK$6 a glass/bowl.
Take the first Ferry towards Cheung Chau
Alain_Smeets Says: You can take the first ferry to Cheung Chau from pier 5 in the Hong Kong Island ferry terminal. There is a fast ferry that brings you to Cheung Chau in 45 minutes or a normal ferry who is a bit slower.You will have some nice views on Hong Kong Island and you will also see...
Alain_Smeets Says: On Cheung Chau you will not see one car riding over the roads, there is some motorised transport, but no cars. An ideal way to go around the island is renting a bike. Once you leave the ferry terminal, you have plenty of opportunity to rent a bike to explore the island, you...
vigi Says: Salted fish is prepared by treating fish with dry salt or an aqueous salt solution and is often subsequently dried in the sun. The rich production of fish gives rise to an unique industry of Cheung Chau, which is the production of salted marine seafood like salted fish,...
vigi Says: There lotsa souvenir shops along the main street. Some popular souvenirs including seashell and coloured sands. You can choose and design your own bottle of sands.
vigi Says: There're many Lion Dance & Martial Art groups in this small island. The lion is animated by two performers and the whole spectacle is accompanied by heavy drum music, which matches the tempo of the lion's movements. This boy (maybe I can call him baby as he's only 2 years...
vividvivian Says: May usually a big month in Cheung Chau as people have festive program...even it will be a bit too crowded to look at the scene, it's really good to feel such a prosperous amtosphere
vigi Says: There's no car in the island. Although you can walk around the whole island in an hour, it's also a good idea for renting a bike for leirure ride. It only cost HK$10 per hour.
Our ever first Olympia Gold Medal!!
vividvivian Says: why special? cos Lee Lai Shan have her wind surfing class when she was a little girl :)
lawrencemok Says: Fresh air, friendly people, nice 1 hour trip to there by ship, spawn paste Cheung Chau Bun Festival is wonderful!:http://www.lawrencemok.com/photo/cheung-chau-bun-festival/en/
vigi Says: Have you ever see such a mini ambulance? It's just a little higher than a person, I guess the ambulance height is about 6'5". It looks like a toy more than a car! You probably cannot see such mini ambulance in other place in the world, except in Cheung Chau. If you can...
vigi Says: Although the island is more to a tourist spot nowadays, fishing remains the island's main industry. You will not be disappointed to see lotsa Chinese junks and sampans crowding the island's small-curving harbor.
Bun Festival (Con't) - Ghost Transportation
vigi Says: Soon after the impressive parade starts, the statues of various ghosts in different temples on the island are then respectfully transported to the square, where they are worshipped by the inhabitants.
Bun Festival (Con't) - Lion Dance
vigi Says: The climax of the festival builds up gradually from the afternoon. The ceremony begins with lion and dragon dancing, martial art performance, folk dances, and parade. They proceeds from the main streets and head towards Tin Hau Temple, the "stage" for these entertainers....
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May usually a big month in Cheung Chau as people have festive program...even it will be a bit too crowded to look at the scene, it's really good to feel such a...
Q: do any one live in Cheung chau and commute to work on hk island?
A: Yes. But as far as I know, many people who love quiet life will choose to live in Lamma Island (cheaper & more laid back) or Discovery Bay in Lantau (better facilities &...
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CHEUNG CHAU - A Fascinating Island
Cheung Chau is well equipped with water-sports facilities including canoeing and windsurfing. This is the training ground for San-san, Hong Kong's first Olympic Gold Medal winner. Inhabited for at......
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I've got some interesting experiences in Cheung Chau. I'd love to share with you the 6 tips I've written, the 30 photos uploaded, and 3 travelogues I've created.
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Do you still remember our first Olympia Gold Medalist Lee Lai Shan made her dream come true and made us believe that Hong Kong sports players are not for fun but doing their best to prove themselves...
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