Beyond Hong Kong
Cheung Chau: the back story
The back story
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Image courtesy of © Bernard Spragg. NZ from Christchurch, New Zealand · CC0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Cheung Chau: the back story
Cheung Chau is a favourite with locals for its beaches, cafés and boutiques; at weekends people tour it by bike, snacking on giant fishballs, grilled squid and mango mochi, with seafood on the promenade (HKTB).
Getting there
Ferries leave Central Pier 5; the crossing takes about 35 to 60 minutes (HKTB).
The Bun Festival
In May, the Cheung Chau Bun Festival coincides with Buddha’s Birthday, with parades and festivities (HKTB).
Hire a bike and eat your way round.
Our advice: go on a weekday to avoid the crowds.
Why it's on our list
- Getting there
- The Bun Festival
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Cheung Chau: the back story before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Cheung Chau: the back story are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Man Mo Temple15 kmCar or taxi 55 min
- Tai Kwun15 kmCar or taxi 55 min
- The Peak Tram15 kmCar or taxi 56 min
- LANDMARK15 kmCar or taxi 56 min
- Hong Kong Park16 kmCar or taxi 57 min
- M+17 kmCar or taxi 61 min
- The Star Ferry (Tsim Sha Tsui)17 kmCar or taxi 62 min
- Avenue of Stars18 kmCar or taxi 64 min
Main railway stations
- Hong Kong Station (Airport Express)16 kmCar or taxi 57 min
- Hong Kong West Kowloon Station17 kmCar or taxi 63 min