Overview
Cheung Chau is a car-light outlying island south-west of Hong Kong Island, famous for the Cheung Po Tsai Cave (張保仔洞 — note 保, not 寶), Pak Tai Temple, seafood lanes and the Bun Festival. Ferries run from Central Pier 5. Ideal full-day escape from the harbour skyline.
Classic Cheung Chau day: morning ferry from Central Pier 5, Pak Tai Temple and harbour lanes, then the walk to Cheung Po Tsai Cave (張保仔洞). The cave is steep and narrow — closed shoes, phone light, patience on weekends. Loop back via Tung Wan beach and the windsurfing statue for seafood and ferries home. Confirm last sailing; Bun Festival days are a different (crowded) experience.
Highlights
Cheung Po Tsai Cave
Narrow pirate cave with steep steps — closed shoes; weekend queues.
Pak Tai Temple
Important island temple near the ferry approach lanes.
Harbour & typhoon shelter
Promenade walks, fishing boats and snack streets.
Windsurfing statue & Tung Wan
Beach-side statue honouring HK Olympic windsurfing; swim only when flags allow.
Bun Festival context
Fourth lunar month crowds — day-trip early if you visit then.
Family walking streets
Most of the island is pedestrian; rent bikes near the pier if you like.
Food notes
- Island seafood and fish balls
- Mango desserts and street snacks near the pier
- Pack water for the cave walk
Getting there & time
Transit: Ferry from Central Pier 5 (ordinary ~55–60 min; check last return).
Time: Most visitors day-trip; limited guesthouses on island.
Best time: Weekday mornings for shorter cave queues; Bun Festival dates are extremely crowded.
