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Cheung Chau Island

长洲岛
Cháng Zhōu
NeighborhoodFull dayAlways open78/100 popularity
Scenic view of a fishing village along the Hong Kong coast with small boats and clear skies.
Cheung Chau (literally 'long island') is a 2.5 km² car-free fishing island 1 hour by ferry from Central Pier 5. Mainstays: rent a bike (HK$30/day) to circle the praya, eat at the seafood typhoon-shelter row, climb to the Tin Hau Temple, and swim at Tung Wan or Kwun Yum Beach. The annual Bun Festival (May, 4th day of 4th lunar month) is a UNESCO-listed Taoist celebration with bamboo bun towers + 'piu sik' (floating colours) child parades — book ferries 2 weeks ahead. Day-trip HK$31 round-trip on regular ferry. Famous foods: mango glutinous-rice rolls + giant fishball skewers. Cheung Po Tsai Cave (pirate hideout legend) is the iconic photo spot.
Address
Cheung Chau, Islands District
离岛区长洲

Highlights

  • Bun Festival (May)UNESCO-listed bun tower + piu sik parade
  • Car-free islandBike rental HK$30; circle in 90 min
  • Cheung Po Tsai CavePirate legend; the iconic photo spot

For foreign visitors

  • English service: english tour
  • Cards accepted: visa, master
  • Booking / entry: not needed
  • Best time: Clear weekday or Bun Festival (May)
  • Wi-Fi: free
  • Transit access: need taxi

Photos

A tranquil boat ride at sunset near Hong Kong Island, with golden water reflections.
A stunning view of Hong Kong harbor with boats and towering skyscrapers set against a mountainous backdrop.
Breathtaking view of Hong Kong skyline and sea at twilight with illuminated buildings.
Explore the serene Hong Kong harbor with boats docked under a clear blue sky.
Tranquil view of a boat on foggy Hong Kong harbor with distant city skyline.
View of the Star Ferry crossing Victoria Harbour, iconic Hong Kong skyline in the background.
A ferry docked at Hong Kong harbor with a backdrop of modern skyscrapers and hills.
Scenic view of Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour with ferries and skyline of Kowloon and skyscrapers.
A bustling Hong Kong harbor scene featuring boats, skyscrapers, and clear blue skies.
A traditional wooden fishing boat navigating the serene waters off Hong Kong.
View through a window of a ferry boat approaching Hong Kong city skyline on a sunny day.
A serene view of a pier in Hong Kong with a sailboat at twilight, surrounded by calm waters.
Kowloon skyline at dusk, overlooking Victoria Harbour with a muted urban vibe.
Vibrant scene of Tap Mun Pier with colorful boats under a clear blue sky.

What travelers say (3 reviews)

IslandDay·TripAdvisor·5/5

Best HK day-trip. 1-hour ferry from Central Pier 5. Mango glutinous rice rolls + giant fishball skewers + bike around island in 90 min.

2026-04-22
BunFestival2026·YouTube·5/5

Came for the Bun Festival in May — UNESCO-listed bun towers + piu sik child parade. Book ferry 2 weeks ahead, it sells out.

2026-05-10
长洲日游·Xiaohongshu·5/5

Car-free 离岛！海鲜大排档新鲜便宜，张保仔洞拍照打卡必去。傍晚回港看维港夜景完美。

2026-03-30

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