CheungChau (LongIsland)

Fishing Boats wait in the boat shelter
for end of suspension of fishing period

Day trip to a nearby island Cheung Chau (meaning Long Island).
A 60-min ferry ride from Central takes you to this popular daytripper and sightseeing destination; especially for city dwellers to get away for some fresh air, sunshine, and of course beaches.

Typical residential street

A leisurely walk lets you slow down your pace to experience this little "town". City life is left behind you when you walk through the narrow streets between some three to four-storey low-rises, selling fresh seafood, fruits, snacks, hats, and souvenirs etc.

Of course I took the chance to experience the island on the bike. There isn't a lot of distance to cover, most of the island is only accessible on foot. The "path" takes you from one end of the island to the other side in less than half an hour if you ride fast.

Pak Tai Temple

One of the most remarkable temple I have seen in Hong Kong is this recently renovated Pak Tai Temple with detailed carvings. It is also the location for the Cheung Chau Bun Festival (usually in April or May). "The festival features huge towers covered with buns erected in front of the Pak Tai Temple and a street procession in which costumed children appear to float above the crowds, supported by hidden rods and wires." - DiscoverHongKong

To the neighbouring islands

I can't tell how long it has been since my last visit. Cheung Chau has always been a part of my childhood memory. This visit just informs me that daytripping to the islands is still as fun as I remembered!