Hong Kong Outlying Islands Exclusive: City Tour Stop 12: Ping Chau: The Secrets of a Grade 3 Historical Monument

Peng Chau is only as small as 0.99 square kilometers, but the island hides many hidden eggs of history and culture! Some of the buildings have been rated by the Heritage Office, so those who are addicted to history will definitely not miss out when they come to Peng Chau to "find inspiration"! 😊

In recent years, many artists and islanders have settled in Peng Chau, turning Peng Chau into a chill photo holy place. Every weekend, it attracts a large number of "hipsters" to rush to take beautiful photos and explore secrets

🚢Pingzhou transportation TIPS
To easily get to Peng Chau, take the ferry from Central Pier 6. It only takes about 45 minutes to reach Peng Chau Pier. Once you get off the boat, you can start exploring the quiet and slow-life island

🏙️ If you are good at shopping, don't miss Wing On Street and Wing Hing Street, all kinds of specialty shops are waiting for you to come to Taobao!

📸 Photo Hotspot: Peng Chau Cowhide Factory (Secret Garden)
This is one of the most beautiful and mysterious photo spots in Peng Chau - the former cowhide factory has become a Grade III listed building in 2010! Residents spent 7 years, upcycle old chairs, wood, tires into colorful art installations - wow! It's really cool, deserted aesthetic Chok burst ~ absolutely!

To find the entrance: In an alley on Wing On Street, you can see the wooden sign of the "Secret Garden" - the atmosphere is super mysterious!

🫓 Authentic snack recommendation: Dexing Store
When you come to Peng Chau, you can't miss tea time snacks! The Hakka tea dumplings at Dexing Store are made by my grandparents themselves. They are hot and chewy! Mugwort tea dumplings and chicken poop vines are made with local herbs, natural and fragrant, salty and sweet to choose from, put in the mouth super layered ~

🎨 Old-fashioned crafts: Chao Kee Porcelain
Across the street is Chau Kee Porcelain, which Mrs. Lam has been in charge of for 40 years! Specializing in hand-painted traditional porcelain, you can also participate in workshops for DIY painting! Remember to make an appointment if you want to experience it. Craft lovers must go

🍞Handmade Bread Recommendation: A Noy Bakery
Formerly selling sesame cakes, now Thai master A Noy personally takes over - starting at 3:30 am, fragrant in the morning! Sausage buns, lunch meat buns, and coconut pineapple buns are all ready-to-bake ~ The signature black and white sesame cake is innovative enough 😋, you must try it for breakfast!

🔮Featured monument: Peng Chau Golden Flower Temple
The Golden Flower Temple in Peng Chau focuses on "seeking children and grandchildren, and all requests will be answered". There is also an ancient big banyan tree in front of the temple. How to check in? At the end of Lu Ping Street, turn left into Wing On Street for 20 meters, and you will arrive when you see an alley. Even the Governor of Hong Kong has signed a signature!

🌄 Hiking choice: Peng Chau Finger Mountain
If you have plenty of time, remember to challenge the Finger Mountain, the beautiful scenery along the way with fresh air - the total length is only about 3 kilometers, takes an hour!
Route: Peng Chau Pier > Finger Hill > Feng Ping Pavilion > Elevation Column > Peng Chau Pier

Want to slow down, see monuments, and take crazy pictures at the same time? Peng Chau is definitely worth marking your weekend itinerary! 🧭