Peng Chau is a small island located off the north-eastern coast of Lantau Island, Hong Kong. It is known locally for its temples, fishing industry and

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Geography

Peng Chau has an area of and a perimeter of about . The tallest point of the island is Finger Hill (手指山), which is in height. In 2003, the island underwent land degradation restorative work.

Administration

Politically, Peng Chau is part of Peng Chau & Hei Ling Chau constituency of the Islands District Council. The executive branch of the government of the island included department of the Islands District Office of the Home Affairs Department. The local police station belongs to the Cheung Chau Division of the

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Features

There are several temples on Peng Chau, including: * Tin Hau temple (), built in 1792 * Golden Flower Shrine, dedicated to Lady Kam Fa () * Lung Mo Temple () * Seven Sisters Temple () The island is also the site of the, now defunct,

Peng Chau Theatre Peng Chau Theatre is a defunct cinema on the island of Peng Chau in Hong Kong. History The cinema was inaugurated on the eve of the Lunar New Year (6 February), 1978 by Deacon Chiu Te Ken () of the Far East Consortium International Limited. Th ...

(). There are remains of the

Sing Lei Hap Gei Lime Kiln Factory The Sing Lei Hap Gei Lime Kiln Factory is an abandoned lime production facility on the island of Peng Chau in Hong Kong. History The factory, originally consisting of two buildings, was established in the 19th century and was one of 11 lime ki ...

, established in the 19th century, and the

Great China Match Company Factory The Great China Match Company Factory () was a large-scale manufacturing facility producing matches. The factory was located on the island of Peng Chau in Hong Kong. The facility was completed towards the end of the 1930s and was at one point t ...

, built in 1938.

Transportation

The main mode of transportation on the island is the bicycle, or on foot. Motor vehicles are not permitted on the island except emergency services, construction and

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s used for the transport of goods around the island. Peng Chau is accessible by

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(

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) from

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, or by ferry from Cheung Chau via

Mui Wo Mui Wo is a rural town on the eastern coast of Lantau Island in Hong Kong. The 2011 Census recorded 5,485 people living in Mui Wo and its environs. Mui Wo is located on Silvermine Bay, so named for the silver mines that were once worked along ...

and

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. The Peninsula is located withi ...

(

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), or by Kai-to ferry 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.

Education

Peng Chau is in Primary One Admission (POA) School Net 99, which contains two aided schools: Holy Family School in Peng Chau and SKH Wei Lun Primary School in Discovery Bay; no government primary schools are in this net.

In popular culture

The 2015 Hong Kong film ''

Wong Ka Yan Wong may refer to: Name * Wong (surname), a Chinese surname Places * Wong Chuk Hang, an area to the east of Aberdeen on Hong Kong Island * Wong Chuk Hang Estate, a public housing estate in Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong * Wong Chuk Hang Road, a ma ...

'' was set in Peng Chau, starring

Wong You Nam Wong You Nam (黄又南) is a Hong Kong actor. Filmography *'' Just One Look'' (2002) *''The Mummy, Aged 19'' (2002) *''Anna in Kungfuland'' (2003) *''Star Runner'' (2003) *'' A.V.'' (2005) *'' Hooked on You'' (2007) *'' Linger'' (2008) *''La Ling ...

and Karena Ng.

References

External links

Peng Chau page
at the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
Simple Life in Peng Chau
- TV program by the

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on Peng Chau
video archive
.
Green Peng Chau Association
* Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building Appraisal
School building of 1935, Peng Chau Chi Yan Public SchoolPictures
* Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building Appraisal
I Tze, Shan Tang Tsuen, Peng ChauPictures
* Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building Appraisal
Stone House, Nos. 46-48 Peng Chau Wing On StreetPictures
* Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building Appraisal
Leather Factory, Peng ChauPictures
* Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building Appraisal
Tin Hau Temple, Peng ChauPictures
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