Peng Chau is a small

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located off the north-eastern coast of

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. It is known locally for its temples,

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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

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restorative work.

Administration

Politically, Peng Chau is part of the Peng Chau & Hei Ling Chau constituency of the Islands District Council. The government’s executive branch of the island includes the department of the Islands District Office of the

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. 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 (). There are remains of the Sing Lei Hap Gei Lime Kiln Factory, established in the 19th century, and the Great China Match Company Factory, 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 village vehicles used for the transport of goods around the island. Peng Chau is accessible by

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( Hong Kong & Kowloon Ferry) from Central on

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, or by ferry from

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via

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and

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( Sun Ferry), or by

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ferry from

Discovery Bay Discovery Bay is a picturesque residential community located on Lantau Island. The 2021 census recorded a population of 19,336 residents in DB, with 55% of them being non-Chinese. DB is home to a significant community compared of expatriates ...

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

; no government primary schools are in this net.

In popular culture

The 2015 Hong Kong film '' Wong Ka Yan'' was set in Peng Chau, starring Wong You Nam and Karena Ng.

Climate

References

External links

Peng Chau page
at the

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Simple Life in Peng Chau
- TV program by the Radio Television Hong Kong on Peng Chau
video archive
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Green Peng Chau Association
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School building of 1935, Peng Chau Chi Yan Public SchoolPictures
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Stone House, Nos. 46-48 Peng Chau Wing On StreetPictures
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Leather Factory, Peng ChauPictures
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Tin Hau Temple, Peng ChauPictures
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