Peng Chau

Peng Chau

:"Not to be confused with Ping Chau (平洲, also known as 東平洲), an island in Mirs Bay in northeastern Hong Kong.

Peng Chau (zh-cp|c=坪洲|p=Píngzhōu; Jyutping: ping4 zau1) is a small island located off the north-eastern coast of Lantau Island. Administratively, it is part of the Islands District of Hong Kong. Area: 0.98 km².

Peng Chau is known for its small island lifestyle, accessibility to fresh seafood, and many temples located around the island (including a Tin Hau temple built in 1792). The tallest point of the island is Finger Hill, which is 95m in height and provides hiking opportunities for those who seek them.

One of the rare shop is Peng Chau food & wine shop. This shop is famous for selling french wine and food but also for its dazzling facade.

As of April 2003, the island is undergoing land degradation restorative work.

Transportation

The main mode of transportation on the island is bicycle; there are no motor cars apart from small construction and emergency vehicles.

Peng Chau is accessible by a ferry (Hong Kong and Kowloon Ferry) from Central on Hong Kong Island, or by ferries from Mui Wo, Chi Ma Wan and Cheung Chau (New World First Ferry), or by Kai-to ferries from Discovery Bay on Lantau Island. Helicopters are sometimes used in medical emergencies.

Famous people

Hong Kong famous footballer Lee Kin Wo lives on Peng Chau with his family.

And also Conan Laurie with his brother Conor Laurie with his family. His father is the head of a police department in Hong Kong.

ee also

* Islands of Hong Kong
* List of buildings, sites and areas in Hong Kong

External links

* [http://www.greenpengchau.org.hk Green Peng Chau Association]
* [http://www.pengchau.org All about Hong Kong Outlying Island -- PENG CHAU --www.PengChau.org]
* [http://www.nwff.com.hk/engtext/hotspots/brs203030.asp First Ferry hotspots information]


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