Peng Chau
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 and a perimeter of about. The tallest point of the island is Finger Hill, which is 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.
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
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.
The Fook Yuen Leather Factory, originally built in 1936, has been revitalised over the 2010s into a public art space becoming a popular tourist attraction now known as Leather Factory.
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 ferry from Central on Hong Kong Island, or by ferry from Cheung Chau via Mui Wo and Chi Ma Wan, or by ferry from Discovery Bay on Lantau Island.
The only ferry link to the nearby island, Hei Ling Chau, commences from Peng Chau.
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 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.Hong Kong Public Libraries operates Peng Chau Public Library, which is located in the Peng Chau Municipal Services Building.