Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Drying fish, Cheung Chau Seafood restaurants and stalls serve fish along the Cheung Chau waterfront.
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CAVE
CHEUNG PO TSAI CAVE
This 'cave' - in truth not much more than a hole in some rocks - on the southwestern penin-
sula of the island is said to have been the favourite hideout of the notorious pirate Cheung
Po Tsai, who once commanded a flotilla of 600 junks and had a private army of 4000 men.
He surrendered to the Qing government in 1810 and became an official himself, but his
treasure is said to remain hidden here.
It's a 2km walk from Cheung Chau village along Sai Wan Rd, or take a
kaido
(adult/child
from HK$3/2) from the cargo ferry pier to the pier at Sai Wan. From here the walk is less
than 200m (uphill).
BEACH
TUNG WAN
Tung Wan beach, east of the ferry pier, is not Cheung Chau's prettiest beach but it's the
longest and most popular. The far southern end of Tung Wan is a great area for windsurfing.
There are plenty of facilities here, as well as lifeguard stations overlooking the roped-off
swimming area.
BEACH
KWUN YAM WAN
East of the ferry pier and just south of Tung Wan beach is Kwun Yam Wan, a quieter spot
popular with windsurfers. At the southeastern end of Kwun Yam Wan a footpath leads uphill
mercy.
Continue up the footpath and look for the sign to the Fa Peng Knoll. From the knoll you
can walk down to signposted Don Bosco Rd; it leads due south to rocky
Nam Tam Wan
(aka 'Morning Beach'), where swimming is possible.
BEACH
PAK TSO WAN
Peak Rd is the main route to the island's
cemetery
in the southwestern part of the island;
you'll pass several pavilions along the way built for coffin bearers making the hilly climb.
