Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Relaxing in Cheung Chau
Ming Tang-Evans/Apa Publications
By way of formal attractions,
Pak Tai Temple
, built in 1783, has some fine carvings and
a great iron sword said to be 600 years old. Pak Tai means 'Ruler of the North' and he is
usually represented in a sitting position, with his feet resting on a tortoise and a snake. The
statue is credited with saving the village from a plague in the 18th century.
From the main township of
Cheung Chau
it's possible to walk via the harbour road (15
minutes) or the scenic Peak Road (45 minutes) to the village of
San Wai
, which has a
temple dedicated to Tin Hau, goddess of the sea and protectress of fisherfolk. You can also
take a
kai do
, or water taxi from the pier next to the ferry pier.
The
Praya
, the promenade in front of the ferry pier, is a good place to observe the junks
and fishing boats in the harbour. There are also several open-air restaurants where you can
enjoy fresh seafood. At the other side of the island, at the end of Tung Wan Road, is the
popular
Tung Wan Beach
. Further along the headland is Kwun Yam Wan beach, where you
can hire boards from the windsurfing centre.
