Peng Chau

Peng Chau (Chinese: 坪洲) 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.

Peng Chau
坪洲
Peng Chau from above
Geography
LocationWest of Hong Kong
Area0.99 km2 (0.38 sq mi)
Highest elevation95 m (312 ft)
Highest pointFinger Hill
Administration
DistrictIslands District
ConstituencyPeng Chau and Hei Ling Chau
Elected Member (District Council)Josephine Tsang Sau-ho
Demographics
Population6,487 (2016) (includes Hei Ling Chau)[1]
Peng Chau
Chinese坪洲
Peng Chau Ferry Pier.

Geography

Peng Chau has an area of 0.99 square kilometres (0.38 square miles). The tallest point of the island is Finger Hill (手指山), which is 95 metres (312 feet) in height and provides hiking opportunities for those who seek them.

In 2003, the island was undergoing land degradation restorative work.

Features

There are several temples on Peng Chau, including:

  • Tin Hau temple (天后廟), built in 1792
  • Golden Flower Shrine, dedicated to Lady Kam Fa (金花娘娘)[2]
  • Lung Mo Temple (龍母廟)[3]
  • Seven Sisters Temple (仙姐廟)[4]

The island is also the site of the, now defunct, Peng Chau Theatre (坪洲戲院).

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.[5]

Transportation
Peng Lei Road.

The main mode of transportation on the island is the bicycle, or on foot. As a general rule, motor vehicles are not permitted on the island, the only exceptions being emergency services, construction and village vehicles used for the transport of goods around the island.

Peng Chau is accessible by a ferry (Hong Kong and Kowloon Ferry) from Central on Hong Kong Island, or by ferries from Cheung Chau via Mui Wo and Chi Ma Wan (New World First Ferry), or by Kai-to ferries 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.

Government

Politically, Peng Chau is part of Peng Chau & Hei Ling Chau constituency of the Islands District Council. For 2015 to 2019, the seat was occupied by Josephine Tsang Sau-ho.

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 is belongs to the Cheung Chau Division of the Marine Police.[6][7]

See also
  • Islands of Hong Kong
  • Finger Hill
  • List of buildings, sites and areas in Hong Kong

References
  1. "Population by Year and District Council/ Constituency Area". 2016 Census - Interactive Data Dissemination Service. Census and Statistics Department. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  2. Hong Kong Tourism Board: Golden Flower Shrine
  3. Hong Kong Tourism Board: Lung Mo Temple
  4. Hong Kong Tourism Board: Seven Sisters Temple
  5. "FactoryFormer Lime Kiln and Match Factory". Discover Hong Kong. Hong Kong Tourism Board. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
  6. https://www.police.gov.hk/info/doc/lao_en.pdf
  7. https://www.police.gov.hk/ppp_en/contact_us.html#MarRR

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