Peng Chau

Peng Chau Ferry Pier.

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 seafood.

Geography

Peng Chau has an area of Template:Convert and a perimeter of about Template:Convert. The tallest point of the island is Finger Hill (手指山), which is Template:Convert in height.

In 2003, the island underwent land degradation 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 Home Affairs Department.

The local police station belongs to the Cheung Chau Division of the Marine Police.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Features

There are several temples on Peng Chau, including:

• Tin Hau temple (Template:Zh), built in 1792
• Golden Flower Shrine, dedicated to Lady Kam Fa (Template:Zh)<ref>Hong Kong Tourism Board: Golden Flower Shrine</ref>
• Lung Mo Temple (Template:Zh)<ref>Hong Kong Tourism Board: Lung Mo Temple</ref>
• Seven Sisters Temple (Template:Zh)<ref>Hong Kong Tourism Board: Seven Sisters Temple</ref>

The island is also the site of the, now defunct, Peng Chau Theatre (Template:Zh).

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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Transportation

Peng Lei Road.

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 ferry (Hong Kong & Kowloon Ferry) from Central on Hong Kong Island, or by ferry from Cheung Chau via Mui Wo and Chi Ma Wan (Sun Ferry), 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 Municipal Services Building, which includes the Peng Chau Public Library

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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Hong Kong Public Libraries operates Peng Chau Public Library, which is located in the Peng Chau Municipal Services Building.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

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  Holy Family School

Law enforcement

The Hong Kong Police Force operates the Peng Chau Police Post.<ref>Template:Cite web - Listed at "Report Rooms" -> "Marine"</ref>

In popular culture

The 2015 Hong Kong film Wong Ka Yan was set in Peng Chau, starring Wong You Nam and Karena Ng.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

See also

• List of islands and peninsulas of Hong Kong
• Finger Hill
• List of places in Hong Kong

Further reading

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External links

• 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
• Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building Appraisal. School building of 1935, Peng Chau Chi Yan Public School Pictures
• Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building Appraisal. I Tze, Shan Tang Tsuen, Peng Chau Pictures
• Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building Appraisal. Stone House, Nos. 46-48 Peng Chau Wing On Street Pictures
• Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building Appraisal. Leather Factory, Peng Chau Pictures
• Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building Appraisal. Tin Hau Temple, Peng Chau Pictures