Peng Chau
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 Peng Chau viewed from Lantau Island. | |
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| 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） |
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| Traditional Chinese | 坪洲 | ||||||||
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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:
- Tin Hau temple, built in 1792
- Golden Flower Shrine, dedicated to Lady Kam Fa (金花娘娘)[1]
- Lung Mo Temple[2]
- Seven Sisters Temple[3]
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 (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
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Peng Chau. |
- Peng Chau page at the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
- Simple Life in Peng Chau - TV program by the Radio Television Hong Kong on Peng Chau (video archive).
- Green Peng Chau Association
- Les copains d'abord Cafe boutique
- Aerial video
Coordinates: 22°17′7″N 114°2′19″E / 22.28528°N 114.03861°E