In this issue, we will be featuring one of our favorite packages to give you some ideas for which boats to book!
So, without further ado…
Travel to one of Hong Kong’s most popular outlying islands: Cheung Chau!
Our special boat rental package will allow you to explore the island from all angles, while enjoying a variety of fresh, local seafood!
Steamed Seafood
For those who are seafood lovers, this section will be preaching to the choir. But if not, perhaps it’s because you haven’t tried the very best!
We recommend first choosing a savory blend of flavors, gradually moving from a light taste to a rich one.
Our special package features several delicious options for you to choose from: mantis shrimp, crab, clams, scallops, abalone, prawns, sea snails, lobster, cuttlefish, and more!
Choose eight dishes from the full menu on our website. Lobster and mantis shrimp are each an additional 50 HKD per person.
All options are freshly caught, and the quality is guaranteed, so be sure to give this healthy and tasty menu a try!
Steamed Clam
Abalone With Corn
Lobster With Blue Crab
Blue Crab In Pumpkin Soup
With these dishes, take in the savory essence of the seafood; the sweet flavors are sure to satisfy!
Another focus of this package’s itinerary is exploring the story of Cheung Chau from multiple angles!
Weekend trips to Cheung Chau by ferry can be crowded and tiresome. A refreshing alternative is going by boat!
Take a two-hour guided tour with the local boat crew as they show you famous sites such as Cheung Po Tsai Cave, Tin Hau Temple, and various strange rock formations.
The guided tour will extend the total boat rental time from two hours to four hours. It will be an additional 1800 HKD.
Cheung Chau Pier
Cheung Chau Bay
Another Side Of Cheung Chau
Cheung Chau Sunset
For this all-inclusive package, the pricing is quite reasonable.
Before adding the guided tour, the package price is only 350 HKD per person! This includes your choices of fresh seafood in a five-story steamer, as well as the boat rental to and from Cheung Chau.
With the two-hour guided tour, the package price is only 650 HKD per person!
We hope you are now inspired to discover the different sides of Cheung Chau, while enjoying some delicious steamed seafood!
Cheung Chau: Beautiful Scenery, Island Vibes & A Perfect Escape From The City
Located southwest of Hong Kong Island and just west of Lamma Island, Cheung Chau is a haven just a short ferry ride away from the bustling city. It was traditionally a fishing village, and you can still see remnants of its rich history; however, it is now also a major tourist attraction. Hong Kongers find this island both quaint and charming, and they frequent it regularly for relaxing day trips, or for fun-filled festivals such as the Cheung Chau Bun Festival.
Because we also love this island’s natural beauty, we have integrated our best tips and recommendations to bring you a complete one-day guide to Cheung Chau, with both walking and boating routes, so you can see Cheung Chau from multiple angles!
Whether it will be your first time exploring the island, or if you’ve already been several times but want to pick up some new ideas for your next trip, this article is for you!
1. Start the day off with an adventure!
Cheung Chau Pier
Walking Route
Central Pier → Cheung Chau Pier (40 Minutes) → Sai Wan Tin Hau Temple (15 Minutes) → Cheung Po Tsai Cave (10 Minutes) → Stonehenge (5 Minutes) → Cheung Chau Pier Pedestrian Street (20 Minutes) → Cheung Chau Tung Wan & Kwun Yam Bay Beach (10 Minutes) → Cheung Chau North Temple (10 Minutes)
After disembarking from your ride from Central Pier to Cheung Chau Pier, veer right, past downtown Cheung Chau. Follow the signs for about 15 minutes, and you will reach Sai Wan Tin Hau Temple.
Sai Wan Tin Hau Temple
Keep walking for another 10 minutes, and you will arrive at Cheung Po Tsai Cave, a must-see destination in Cheung Chau.
Cheung Po Tsai Cave
A few minutes further along that same path, and you will see five crumbling boulders, the famous Stonehenge in Cheung Chau. There are also a few other cool-looking rock formations in the vicinity.
Rock Formation
Head back for 20 minutes to reach Cheung Chau Pier Pedestrian Street to grab a bite of street food for lunch or go shopping.
Cheung Chau Pier Pedestrian Street
After eating lunch, take a walk to digest it! A short walk along the pier will take you to Tung Wan Bay Beach, and another few minutes past that is Kwun Yam Bay Beach. Both spots feature clear water and sandy beaches, perfectly suited for leisure and water activities.
Tung Wan Bay Beach
Kwun Yam Bay Beach
After a bit of cooling off in the water, it’s time to soldier on! Follow the signs for about 10 minutes, and you will arrive at Cheung Chau North Temple, your final stop on this particular route.
Cheung Chau North Temple
Boating Route
Central Pier → Cheung Chau Island Tour (2-4 Hours)
Going to Cheung Chau for a good time and to engage in a new experience, but don’t want to walk around all day? We highly recommend trying a round-the-island tourby boat!
This 360-degree boat tour is guided by local Cheung Chau people, so you know you’re getting the real deal! It is truly the best way to enjoy the island’s incredible sea views.
This tour includes Cheung Po Tsai Cave, West Bay Tin Hau Temple, White Pelican Bay, and some odd rock formations, all so you can see a different side of Cheung Chau.
You may be thinking, “I have been to Cheung Chau many times. What is so special about visiting again to see it all from a boat?”
Well, the boat captain can take you to places you can’t reach by foot, so you can explore the niche attractions that only Cheung Chau locals know, while the tour guide introduces them along the way.
You can also let us know what sights you want to see, and we can arrange the most suitable boat trip for you!
The boat can even be parked by the shore, so you can get off and explore further.
Cheung Chau can be visited by foot and by boat, and either way, it is an unforgettable experience!
After reading our article, we hope you find it just as necessary as we did to pay the beautiful Cheung Chau Island a visit!
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