Cheung Chau, Hong Kong

Name: Cheung Chau
Address: Hong Kong, China

#711 among attractions in Hong Kong

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Facts and practical information

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 Hong Kong, and had a population of 22,740 as of 2011. Administratively, it is part of the Islands District. ()

Local name: 長洲 Area: 0.94 mi²Maximum elevation: 312 ftCoordinates: 22°12'30"N, 114°1'44"E

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离岛区 (長洲)Hong Kong China

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Cheung Chau – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cheung Po Tsai Cave, Yuk Hui Temple, Kwan Kung Pavilion, Cheung Chau Public Pier.

0.9 miSW
Cave
Cheung Po Tsai Cave, Hong Kong
24 min walk • Nestled amidst the rocky outcrops of Hong Kong's Cheung Chau Island lies the enigmatic Cheung Po Tsai Cave, a historic hideout that whispers tales of piracy and treasure. This natural cavern, named after the infamous pirate Cheung Po Tsai who once terrorized the South...
~1460 ftN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Yuk Hui Temple, Hong Kong
8 min walk • Yuk Hui Temple also known as Pak Tai Temple, is a Taoist temple located on the island of Cheung Chau, Hong Kong. The temple address is Pak She Street, Tung Wan, Cheung Chau.
~1320 ftSE
Temple
Kwan Kung Pavilion, Hong Kong
7 min walk • Kwan Kung Pavilion is a temple on Cheung Chau island in Hong Kong. It was built in 1973, and is dedicated to the Martial God of War and Wealth, Kwan Tai. His Sabre, The Kwan Dou, is also displayed in the Kwan Kung Pavilion. The temple contains an eight-feet-tall Kwan Tai statue crafted from a whole piece of camphor wood.
~370 ftSW
Piers and boardwalks
Cheung Chau Public Pier, Hong Kong
2 min walk • Cheung Chau Public Pier is a public pier in Cheung Chau, New Territories, Hong Kong, located in Praya Street, with Cheung Chau Ferry Pier located between it and the Cheung Chau Typhoon Shelter. It is used for loading and unloading of goods, and running kai-to operation between other islands. The pier was built in 1950s.
~220 ftW
Piers and boardwalks
Cheung Chau Ferry Pier, Hong Kong
2 min walk • Cheung Chau Ferry Pier serves the island of Cheung Chau, New Territories, Hong Kong. It is located on Praya Street within the Cheung Chau Typhoon Shelter.
~1740 ftE
22°12'26"N • 114°2'2"E
Guan yin wan hai tan, Hong Kong
9 min walk • Beach

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Which popular attractions are close to Cheung Chau?

Nearby attractions include Cheung Chau Ferry Pier, Hong Kong (2 min walk), Cheung Chau Public Pier, Hong Kong (2 min walk), Kwan Kung Pavilion, Hong Kong (7 min walk), Yuk Hui Temple, Hong Kong (8 min walk).

How to get to Cheung Chau by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cheung Chau:

Ferry

Cheung Chau - Aberdeen (2 min walk)

Cheung Chau, Hong Kong

Facts and practical information

Hong Kong plan & book

Cheung Chau – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Cheung Po Tsai Cave, Hong Kong

Yuk Hui Temple, Hong Kong

Kwan Kung Pavilion, Hong Kong

Cheung Chau Public Pier, Hong Kong

Cheung Chau Ferry Pier, Hong Kong

Guan yin wan hai tan, Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cheung Chau?

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