"Cheung Chau China" China by jpud99930

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Cheung Chau harbour

Cheung Chau is a short ferry ride from Hong Kong and a great way to escape the husle of Hong Kong. Coming into the harbour you`ll see hundreds of fishing boats. They shelter in the harbour during storms and its a big fishing island.No motor vehicles alowed. Small golf carts are used for services.

San Hing Praya Str.

Cheung Chau main drag

When getting off the ferry you can go lrft which takes you past open air restaurants,soccer field and towards the Pak Tai Temple.

Pak Tai Temple

Pak Tai

This temple is left off the ferry. From here you go right down a number of side streets and also to the main beach.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Quiet,slow pace. Good food. nice escape from Hong Kong
Cons:Didn`t see or experience any
In a nutshell:Interesting culture

Last visit to China: Feb 2009
Intro Written Nov 20, 2010
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The food we had was octopus,garlic shrimp with a pepper sauce.Rice with giant dumplings.and of course, a few big... more travel advice

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gilabrand Dec 9, 2010 at 6:49 AM

If I were eating there on a nice sunny day I wouldn't touch the octopus, the shrimp or the beer...But I'm sure there must be something else. Maybe lettuce LOL
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hunterV Dec 8, 2010 at 10:00 AM

Thanx for your nice story...