Being an island of course the only way to get to Cheung Chau is by boat! There is a very regular ferry service running from the Central Pier #5 on Hong Kong Island which is run by the New World First Ferry company.

Cheung Chau is shaped roughly like a dumbbell with a northern and southern end which are hilly, and in between a low lying strip of buildings which is the village. On the right hand easterly side of this strip are the two main swimming beaches, while the Cheung Chau harbour is …

As a residential district Cheung Chau has no shortage of small cafes that keep up the traditions of the Hong Kong Style Cafe, mixing western and Asian dishes with local ingredients and always a Hong Kong flair.

Hong Kong Attractions. Everybody is familiar with the major attractions in Hong Kong such as Victoria Peak, the Big Buddha, Ocean Park and Stanley Market, but Hong Kong has also many less familiar things to see which help to make your experience of the region a complete one.

May 5, 2018 · The most important festival native to Cheung Chau the Bun Festival is the celebration of the end of a plague in historic times, but today it is simply the highlight of the festive year for the island, with many visitors from Hong Kong and all …

There are over 200 "Outlying Islands" in Hong Kong, but only a few are inhabited or are interesting to visitors. Of course Cheung Chau is the most well known and important to visit, if you can go only to one then of course Cheung Chau is a must.

Very few places in Hong Kong provide some 360 degree panoramic experiences, and this one on Cheung Chau is surely one of the easiest to reach. No climbing gear is needed but a good set of hiking boots will make this trip a more pleasant experience.

There are two official swimming beaches on the island and both are busy during the summer swimming season, particularly at weekends. Other parts of the island have sandy bays from which it is possible to swim, but these have no facilities and are rarely used, but are fine for playing on the sand if you want a quieter choice.

Most visitors rent a holiday flat from one of the kiosks immediately outside the ferry pier on Cheung Chau, there are plenty available except at the busiest of times. A few are available for hire in advance such as one of the largest ones Miami Resort.