Cheung
Chau
an outlying island in Hong Kong
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 Accessible
by ferry from the Central
Ferry Pier in Central,
Cheung Chau is one of the "out-lying" islands to go
for getting away from the crowds
- somewhat. At least there is one thing nice about it - no cars
at all - except for small motorized delivery trucks. There is
a hotel plus God knows how many smaller holiday "resorts"
/ cabins. There're also a number of camp grounds for church
retreats and group or family camps. But they're typically not
the living in tent kind of camping. (Right:
booths just outside the ferry pier ready to rent you a room.)
(2008.10.3)
Cheung Chau's pride is being home to the first ever Olympic
gold medalist from Hong Kong.
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 Even
though it is not that big an island, at time of writing, there
are at least two "dim-sum" restaurants for you to go
"yum-cha". But then don't expect the most delicious
food nor a very wide variety. After all, they are just little
local restaurants. Nevertheless there are chicken
feet to satisfy your desire to taste some local delicacies!
more
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 If
you are interested in taking a dip, there are public beaches
with shower facilities. One of such is just minutes walk from
the ferry pier.
There are also some old houses with wooden gates which are
not too common nowadays.
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Above: a beach on Cheung Chau |
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right: The Warwick (hotel). |
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