Peng Chau is a small island

Island

An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water. Very small islands such as emergent land features on atolls can be called islets, cays or keys. An island in a river or lake may be called an eyot , or holm...

 located off the north-eastern coast of Lantau Island

Lantau Island

Lantau Island , based on the old local name of Lantau Peak , is the largest island in Hong Kong, located at the mouth of the Pearl River. Administratively, most of Lantau Island is part of the Islands District of Hong Kong...

, Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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, which has an area of 0.99 km².

Peng Chau is known for its small island lifestyle, accessibility to fresh seafood, and several temples located around the island (including a Tin Hau

Matsu (goddess)

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 temple built in 1792). The tallest point of the island is Finger Hill, which is 95m in height and provides hiking opportunities for those who seek them.

As of April 2003, the island is undergoing land degradation restorative work.

Transportation

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

Ferry

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 (Hong Kong and Kowloon Ferry) from Central

Central and Western District

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 on Hong Kong Island

Hong Kong Island

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, or by ferries from Mui Wo

Mui Wo

Mui Wo is a rural town on the eastern coast of Lantau Island in Hong Kong. The main beach in Mui Wo is known as Silver Mine Bay .-History:...

, Chi Ma Wan

Chi Ma Wan

Chi Ma Wan is a bay on southeastern Lantau Island, New Territories, Hong Kong. Chi Ma Wan Peninsula is where Chi Ma Wan, as well as Cheung Sha Wan, Tai Long Wan, Yi Long Wan and Mong Tung Wan are located...

 and Cheung Chau

Cheung Chau

Cheung Chau is a small island 10 km southwest of Hong Kong Island, is nicknamed as the 'dumbbell island' for its shape. It has been inhabited for longer than most other places in the territory of Hong Kong, with a population of about 23,000 up to 2006...

 (New World First Ferry

New World First Ferry

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), or by Kai-to

Kai-to

The kai-to is a type of small, motorized ferry operating in Hong Kong. They are usually used to serve remote coastal settlements in the territory's outlying islands....

 ferries from Discovery Bay

Discovery Bay

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 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.

External links

• Peng Chau - Peng Chau page at the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
• Simple Life in Peng Chau - TV program by the Radio Television Hong Kong
  Radio Television Hong Kong
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  on Peng Chau (video archive).
• Green Peng Chau Association
• Les copains d'abord Cafe boutique}