The Heritage of Cheung Chau

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This is an outlying island particularly notable for its unique history, culture and tradition and its fresh seafood.

Many of the 263 islands off the mainland are less than an hour’s travel from town, but the locals live very different lives than those in the city.

Start as public transport takes you to Pier for the ferry to Cheung Chau. Visit the 16th century Pak Tai Temple, dedicated to the Taoist God Pak Tai, here.

Trek to Tung Wan Beach, a hot spot for swimmers and windsurfers. It protects 3,000 year old rock carvings. Go to the 17th century Tin Hau Temple, which has local fisherman worshipping the Goddess of the Sea.

A visit to Cheung Po Tsai Cave, a hideout of a local pirate, is also included.

A seafood lunch will be provided (please advise if there are any dietary requirement at the time of booking).

Visit the picturesque harbour area, always filled with activity, including fishing vessels, trawlers, junks and sampans

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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Hong Kong, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours



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This is an outlying island particularly notable for its unique history, culture and tradition and its fresh seafood.

Many of the 263 islands off the mainland are less than an hour’s travel from town, but the locals live very different lives than those in the city.

Start as public transport takes you to Pier for the ferry to Cheung Chau. Visit the 16th century Pak Tai Temple, dedicated to the Taoist God Pak Tai, here.

Trek to Tung Wan Beach, a hot spot for swimmers and windsurfers. It protects 3,000 year old rock carvings. Go to the 17th century Tin Hau Temple, which has local fisherman worshipping the Goddess of the Sea.

A visit to Cheung Po Tsai Cave, a hideout of a local pirate, is also included.

A seafood lunch will be provided (please advise if there are any dietary requirement at the time of booking).

Visit the picturesque harbour area, always filled with activity, including fishing vessels, trawlers, junks and sampans

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Stop At: Cheung Chau Island, Southwest of Hongkong Island, Hong Kong China

Cheung Chau is an island 10 kilometres southwest of Hong Kong Island. It is nicknamed the ‘dumbbell island’ due to its shape. It has been inhabited for longer than most other places in the territory of Hong Kong, and had a population of 22,740 as of 2011.

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