Hansen's Hikes
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Peng Chau and Cheung Chau
Though we will be walking for about 5 hours, it would be an exaggeration to classify this island-hopping outing as a hike.
The inclines are hardly higher than molehills and all paths are paved. Nevertheless, this tour will introduce you to two of
Hong Kong’s more historical islands.
The day begins as ou ferry tries to keep up with the Macau bound Jetfoils past Hong Kong’s outer anchorages to the small
island of Peng Chau.
Here we visit the island’s Tin Hau temple before joining the seafront promenade to Nam Wan, where we leave the shoreline
to make our way through orchards and vegetable farms to Finger Hill, which at 95m is Peng Chau’s highest peak.
Having absorbed the great panoramic view from the top, we descend briefly into the island’s main village to visit the rebuilt
Dragon Mother Temple at Tung Wan before conquering Peng Chau’s second highest point on the north side. On the way
back to the pier, we will not only pass a traditional cemetery but also visit other interesting sights, including a couple of
smaller temples.
There should be time for a quick cup of tea before continuing our island-hopping day by boarding the inter-island ferry to the
busy fishing port of Cheung Chau.
Though Cheung Chau literally means “Long Island” the island is shaped rather more like a dumbbell, formed from a north-
south aligned spit that connects two big chunks of granite.
With a natural harbour Cheung Chau became home to one of Hong Kong's main fishing communities. Lately, the population
has been boosted by commuters who have made it their home.
We will have plenty of time to appreciate the busy harbour as will stop for a Chinese lunch at one of the waterfront
restaurants, before continuing our walk.
The first stop after lunch is the Pak Tai Temple, dedicated to Cheung Chau's "patron saint", Pak Tei - the Northern King. This
is one of the oldest surviving temples in Hong Kong built in 1783. Leaving the temple we will stroll through some of the
island's narrow streets, checking out small stores and a shrine to an Earth God who looks after this district.
Passing the main, Tung Wan, beach we reach the Windsurfing Centre where Hong Kong's only Olympic gold medallist used
to train. From here our well-maintained path will pass a few more temples and introduce us to quite a rugged landscape.
Along the way, we will have great views towards Lantau, Lamma and other Hong Kong islands.
Walking along the ridge of the western part of the island, we eventually reach the village of Sai Wan, where we will board a
traditional sampan for a ride across the to Cheung Chau’s main pier and the ferry back to Hong Kong island.
Though we will be walking for about 5 hours, it would be an exaggeration to classify this island-hopping outing as a hike.
The inclines are hardly higher than molehills and all paths are paved. Nevertheless, this tour will introduce you to two of
Hong Kong’s more historical islands.
The day begins as ou ferry tries to keep up with the Macau bound Jetfoils past Hong Kong’s outer anchorages to the small
island of Peng Chau.
Here we visit the island’s Tin Hau temple before joining the seafront promenade to Nam Wan, where we leave the shoreline
to make our way through orchards and vegetable farms to Finger Hill, which at 95m is Peng Chau’s highest peak.
Having absorbed the great panoramic view from the top, we descend briefly into the island’s main village to visit the rebuilt
Dragon Mother Temple at Tung Wan before conquering Peng Chau’s second highest point on the north side. On the way
back to the pier, we will not only pass a traditional cemetery but also visit other interesting sights, including a couple of
smaller temples.
There should be time for a quick cup of tea before continuing our island-hopping day by boarding the inter-island ferry to the
busy fishing port of Cheung Chau.
Though Cheung Chau literally means “Long Island” the island is shaped rather more like a dumbbell, formed from a north-
south aligned spit that connects two big chunks of granite.
With a natural harbour Cheung Chau became home to one of Hong Kong's main fishing communities. Lately, the population
has been boosted by commuters who have made it their home.
We will have plenty of time to appreciate the busy harbour as will stop for a Chinese lunch at one of the waterfront
restaurants, before continuing our walk.
The first stop after lunch is the Pak Tai Temple, dedicated to Cheung Chau's "patron saint", Pak Tei - the Northern King. This
is one of the oldest surviving temples in Hong Kong built in 1783. Leaving the temple we will stroll through some of the
island's narrow streets, checking out small stores and a shrine to an Earth God who looks after this district.
Passing the main, Tung Wan, beach we reach the Windsurfing Centre where Hong Kong's only Olympic gold medallist used
to train. From here our well-maintained path will pass a few more temples and introduce us to quite a rugged landscape.
Along the way, we will have great views towards Lantau, Lamma and other Hong Kong islands.
Walking along the ridge of the western part of the island, we eventually reach the village of Sai Wan, where we will board a
traditional sampan for a ride across the to Cheung Chau’s main pier and the ferry back to Hong Kong island.
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