Cheung Chau, Hong Kong

Cheung Chau, also means Long Island in Cantonese, is one of the outlying island of Hong Kong. The island is also called "dumbbell" island because of her shape.


Cheung Chau is home to about 20,000 - 25,000 residents & is around 45 minutes ferry ride from Hong Kong Central District ferry terminal.

Cheung Chau is a fishing villiage although most of the younger residents work in the main island. Visitors can still get fresh seafood at the wet markets.

The island has contracting atmosphere during week days and over weekend. The street were quiet during weekdays while, during weekend, they were bustling with tourists & visitors from the main islands of Hong Kong. Stalls, along the streets, were selling all kings of goods from souvenirs to dried shrimps & starfish to the local pastry delights such as Wun Zhai Ko & Ping An Bao.

Visitors can also rent bicycles & tricycles to explore the island. The island also offers a nice long beach with fine sands and brilliant views of some parts of Hong Kong & China.



One of the most notable event of this island is their annual Bun Festival. A seven day event that attracts tens of thousands of visitors to the island.

Cheung Chau is a good getaway for the busy Hong Kong executives with their family and love one to spend quality time together to enjoy a slower pace of life and fresher air.