Cheung Chau

Blick über Cheung Chau - Cheung Chau main settlement as seen from the surrounding hills.

Cheung Chau (長洲 Chèuhng Jāu) is one of the most populous of the Hong_Kong/Outlying_Islands|Outlying Islands of Hong Kong with a population of over 20,000. The island is also referred to as "dumbbell island" (啞鈴島) in Cantonese due to its shape.

Cheung Chau is a popular weekend getaway destination for Hongkongers, and during summer the streets can get very busy. At peak times during the year, it is not unknown for the population of the island to more than double as busy Hongkongers come to the island for a break from the city and to sample the seafood on offer.

Cheung Chau Halal Travel Guide

Cheung Chau location map.svg|Location of Cheung Chau in Hong Kong

A small island near Lantau that used to be a pirates' den but now houses mostly windsurfers and sunbathing day trippers.

It still has a traditional community based on an active fishing fleet and many thriving seafood restaurants, and also has a number of reasonable hiking trails and some usable beaches.

In the past and the higher parts Cheung Chau were, like Victoria Peak, racially segregated and Chinese were prohibited from living there. This was relaxed after the Second World War, and at present much of the land on the hilltops of the island are occupied by monasteries.

How to travel to Cheung Chau

Cheung Chau is accessible from Hong Kong Central Pier 5, with sailings departing every 20-60 minutes. The journey time ranges from 55 to 75 minutes, depending on the type of sailing and the sea conditions.

Cheung Chau is also accessible from the island of Peng Chau, or from Mui Wo on Lantau island by the inter-island ferry.

Day	Sailing Type	Ticket Type	Price
Monday - Saturday	Ordinary	Adult	$13.60
		Child / Elderly / Disabled	$6.80
	Fast	Adult	$26.80
		Child / Elderly / Disabled	$13.40
Sunday & Public Holidays	Ordinary	Adult	$20.20
		Child / Elderly / Disabled	$10.10
	Fast	Adult	$38.80
		Child / Elderly / Disabled	$19.40

Origin	Sailing Type	Ticket Type	Price
Peng Chau / Mui Wo	Ordinary	Adult	$13.40
		Child / Elderly / Disabled	$6.70 How to get around In Cheung Chau Cheung Chau has no cars except for some small "village vehicles" used to transport cargo, and the vehicles used by the emergency services. Visitors must travel by foot or by bicycle. What to see in Cheung Chau 22.2096|114.0267 layer=M}} There is a walking tour available around the island with scenic views and temples; look for the tourist map near the ferry pier. It is best to visit in good weather, if it rains and there's nowhere to wait it out because nearly everything is outside. Tin Hau Temple - 天后廟 | 22.20471201088602, 114.02717756634752 Tin Hau and the queen of heaven is the god who receives the most respect from many who live on Cheung Chau, especially those who are fishermen. Tin Hau is revered as the god who protects fisherman. Tin Hau has been respected for many years, and so there are four Tin Hau Temples on the island. Cheung Chau Rock Carving 1 - Prehistoric rock carvings on Cheung Chau. The Cave and Rocks - 長洲古石刻 | 22.207903139289424, 114.03266251087189 There is a very famous cave on Cheung Chau which is called Cheung Bo Zai Ton. This cave is named after a local pirate and is located at Sai Bay (西灣). The cave is associated with the fictional story of the priate, Cheung Bo Zai, who supposedly hid his treasure in this cave. Along the same coastline are a number of rocks with different shapes and it is a local tradition to imagine what they resemble. On Cheung Chau, visitors should also look out for the memorial stone which commemorates a Hong Kong windsurfing athlete, Lee Lai Saturday (李麗珊), who won a Gold Olympic medal. Top Muslim Travel Tips for Cheung Chau The Cheung Chau Bun Festival - Is a popular annual event held in early May, thit is a festival where people climb up a tower which is covered with buns. Previously it had been abolished because a young man fell off the tower in 1978. However, thanks to the people who live in Cheung Chau, who campaigned for many years the government allowed this festival to restart in 1995. Cheung Chau Bun Tower 2008 (2) - A bun tower being prepared for the festival. The Bun festival lasts for five days and the climax is on the third day when participants dress up as historical characters and ride on floats. When children act on the floats and they appear in the air because of their dress. On the last day, at midnight, buns from the tower will be given to the community, bringing them good luck throughout the year. People believe that the more they get and the luckier they are. Ferries are very crowded on the day though, so expect long queues if you intend to go. Birthday of Tin Hau - Besides the Bun Festival, another big festival is the birthday of Tin Hau. Tin Hau is the "queen of the heaven" and is closely associated with seafarers and fishermen. The birthday of Tin Hau is in the Chinese calendar on the 23rd day of the third lunar month. However, people in Cheung Chau celebrate it on the 18th, because in the past and there were no street lights on the island and people couldn't see when they were on their way to the temple during the night time, but moving the festivities a few days earlier meant that they could using the moonlight. Now it has become a tradition to celebrate it earlier. During the celebrations, you may see floats, acrobats, lion dancing, and effigies of mythical animals. Windsurfing & Sunbathing - The prime drawcards on the beaches of Cheung Chau. Shopping in Cheung Chau Shrimp paste is a very famous Sauce in Cheung Chau which is made from fresh prawn. Halal Restaurants Please be informed that on some destination such as Cheung Chau we had no local Muslim/a that has researched some of the area. If you are a Muslim/a and have been to Cheung Chau or would like to maintain the eHalal Guide to Cheung Chau, please contact us at guides@ehalal.io or email us your updates. Hong Kong is famous for its fishballs. however and the quality of the fishballs reach peak height in Cheung Chau. One of the most famous fishballs are the Gan Yongtai fishballs that are enjoyed by local residents. Some of the fishballs are made with bean curd. Another delicacy is seafood. There are various types of seafood in Cheung Chau, such as chili clams, steamed prawns and deep fried squid. eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Cheung Chau Cheung Chau - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Cheung Chau, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Cheung Chau. 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