Cheung Chau Island
Cheung Chau Island is a famous getaway place for locals, backpackers and tourists. It is a peaceful yet vibrant island, which water sports and seafood, is the main attractions. It is accessible by ferry and it is about 45 minutes from the Hong Kong Island.
There are great chalet houses and local teenagers love to spend their holidays there with their friends while we can also see others organizing family outings and barbeque along the beach and chalet houses.
Cheung Chau Bun Festival is one of the main festivals there and it attracts many locals and tourists during that period of time. There are many competitors who will take part in the festival to fight for the auspicious bun. The event starts exactly at midnight when the gong is sounded, and these strong and young men will start climbing the 60-foot tower, hoping to snatch the crowning bun. By achieving that, it is believed to bring the best of good fortune throughout the year.
Other than that, they also serve great seafood, live and fresh from the waters around the island. It is definitely a great and affordable relaxation an chill-out place for the youngsters and backpackers
