Cheung Chau

Just a 35 minute fast ferry ride away from Hong Kong Island, Cheung Chau is one of Hong Kong’s oldest inhabited islands with a population of over 20,000 people. With a rich history, the island is packed full of unique adventures and even has its own festival, the Cheung Chau Bun Festival.

Hunt for treasure

Cheung Po Tsai Cave, also known as The Pirate’s Cave, is rumoured to have housed the treasure of notorious pirate, Cheung Po Tsai in the 19th Century. Adventurers can clamber down the ladder into the rocks and look for any lost treasure, it might help if you bring a touch.

Celebrate the Bun Festival

Taking place in April or May (depending on the year), the Cheung Chau Bun Festival began as a ritual for fishing communities to pray for safety from pirates. While the religious origin is no longer at the forefront, the festival has become a showcase of traditional Chinese culture. During the festival season parades and lion dances take

place and peace buns are served in abundance.

Stroll around

Spanning eight kilometres across the island, the The Cheung Chau Family Trail starts from the ferry pier and around the coast of Cheung Chau. This walk is pathed and offers stunning views across the ocean. Along the way you’ll find the Mini Great Wall, a section of granite railings replicating the Great Wall of China.

Hit the beach

Just a short walk from the ferry pier Tung Wan Beach is a great way to cool off after the trip. The beach is fully equipped with lifeguards and changing facilities along with bars and restaurants close by. If you fancy some water sporting activities - neighbouring beach, Kwun Yam has kayaks, paddle boards and windsurfing equipment available to rent for the day.

Get active

Home of one of Hong Kong’s only glamping sites, Sai Yuen Farm is an outdoor adventure playground situated on over 11 acres of land on the Southwestern tip of Cheung Chau. The area offers a range of outdoor activities including treetop canopy walks and archery. It also hosts the annual threeday festival, Shi Fu Miz.

How to get there

Take a ferry from Central Pier 5 to Cheung Chau. The fast ferry takes 35 minutes while the slow ferry takes around an hour.