Peng Chau

Not to be confused with Ping Chau.
Peng Chau
坪洲

Peng Chau viewed from Lantau Island.
Geography
Location West of Hong Kong
Area 0.99 km2 (0.38 sq mi)
Highest elevation 95 m (312 ft)
Highest point Finger Hill
Administration
District Islands District
Constituency Peng Chau and Hei Ling Chau
Demographics
Population 5,000（2011）
Peng Chau
Traditional Chinese 坪洲
Peng Chau Ferry Pier.

Peng Chau (Chinese: 坪洲) is a small island located off the north-eastern coast of Lantau Island, Hong Kong. It is known for its temples, its small island lifestyle and accessibility to fresh seafood.

Geography

Peng Chau has an area of 0.99 square kilometres (0.38 square miles). The tallest point of the island is Finger Hill, which is 95 metres (312 feet) in height and provides hiking opportunities for those who seek them.

In 2003, the island was undergoing land degradation restorative work.

Features

There are several temples on Peng Chau, including:

Transportation

Peng Lei Road.

The main mode of transportation on the island is the 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.

Peng Chau is linked to Tai Lei Island by a bridge. The bridge is part of Peng Lei Road. It is a popular fishing spot.

Famous people

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

See also

References

  1. ↑ Hong Kong Tourism Board: Golden Flower Shrine
  2. ↑ Hong Kong Tourism Board: Lung Mo Temple
  3. ↑ Hong Kong Tourism Board: Seven Sisters Temple
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Coordinates: 22°17′7″N 114°2′19″E / 22.28528°N 114.03861°E / 22.28528; 114.03861

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