Peng ChauImage:Peng_Chau_-_ferry_docks.jpg|thumb|Photo of the ferry docks connecting Peng Chau to the outside world Image:Peng Chau_-_looking_towards_Finger_Hill_from_Tung_Wan.jpg|thumb|Photo of Finger Hill taken from Tung Wan Image:Peng_Chau_-_looking_towards_Hong_Kong_from_Tung_Wan.jpg|thumb|Photo looking towards Hong Kong taken from Tung Wan Image:Peng_Chau_-_on_top_of_Finger_Hill_looking_towards_Discovery_Bay.jpg|thumb|Photo looking towards Discovery Bay taken on top of Finger Hill '''Peng Chau''' (坪洲 in pinyin: Píngzhōu; in Jyutping: ping4 zau1; literal meaning: "Flat Islet") is a small island located off the north-eastern coast of Lantau Island. Administratively, it is part of the Islands District, Hong Kong|Islands District of Hong Kong. Area: 0.98 km². Peng Chau is known for its small island lifestyle, accessibility to fresh seafood, and many temples located around the island (including a Tin Hau temple built in 1792). The tallest point of the island is Finger Hill, which is 95m in height and provides hiking opportunities for those who seek them. As of April 2003, the island is undergoing land degradation restorative work. ==Transportation== The main mode of transportation on the island is bicycle; there are no motor cars apart from small construction and emergency vehicles. Peng Chau is accessible by a ferry (New World First Ferry) from Central and Western district|Central on Hong Kong Island, or by ferries from Mui Wo, Chi Ma Wan and Cheung Chau, or by Kai-to ferries from Discovery Bay on Lantau Island. ==See also== * Islands of Hong Kong * List of buildings, sites and areas in Hong Kong ==External links== * [http://www.forestbar.com commercial website containing information about Peng Chau] * [http://www.greenpengchau.org.hk Green Peng Chau Association] * [http://www.nwff.com.hk/engtext/hotspots/brs203030.asp First Ferry hotspots information] * [http://www.ryanlau.com/index.php Ryan Lau's Peng Chau page with photo gallery and temples and festivals information] {{Islands of Hong Kong}} category:Islands District First page | Prev | Next | Last page |

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