Exploring Cheung Chau Island on Foot

Cheung Chau Island
Walking Tour

Soak up the culture and traditions of this beautiful, sleepy island and
visit historical sites. This tiny dumbbell-shaped island is a unique
destination that possesses a fascinating cultural heritage.

WHY THIS TOUR?

Discover Cheung Chau’s rich culture and heritage on this immersive full-day walking tour that takes in the island’s historic highlights. Cheung Chau is a small, dumbbell-shaped island about 10 km south-west of Hong Kong island and it is packed with fascinating attractions.

Approximately 2.5 kms in length, it comprises two granite hills linked by a narrow causeway. This breezy, laidback island is full of colour and character and offers an escape from the hectic hustle and bustle of the larger islands. It is an easy place to walk around, so there is no need to take any type of transportation.

TRAIL ITINERARY

Cheung Chau Island Walking Tour

08:30 - 15:00

You will start your exploration at Pak Tai Temple which is dedicated to the Taoist god Pak Tai, who is known as the ‘Supreme Emperor of the Dark Heaven.’ Built in 1783, the temple’s layout includes traditional Chinese elements such as ceramic figurines on the roof ridges, murals containing auspicious motifs and stone lions in the forecourt.

Your adventure will also see you marvel at Cheung Chau Rock Carvings at Tung Wan Beach. These 3,000-year-old Bronze Age engravings are located near the water’s edge and feature intriguing geometric graphics and abstract animal images. They were stumbled upon by a geologist in 1970. Tung Wan beach is the most popular of the beaches with many snack bars and shops, and is one of the best areas for swimming, windsurfing and canoeing.

As you walk around the island, the guide will relate the history and stories behind the places you visit. As a typical fishing village, Cheung Chau is also known for its delicious seafood and there will be plenty of opportunities to stop and try out some local snacks.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

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INCLUSIONS

  • A full-day walking tour with a professional English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request and may be subject to supplementary charges
  • Public transportation fees in Hong Kong.
  • All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
  • All applicable taxes and service charges
  • Local snack food tasting during the tour

EXCLUSIONS

  • Private transfer by vehicle or by taxi, when applicable
  • Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours, unless otherwise stated
  • Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
  • Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels
  • Single supplement charges for single travelers, where applicable
  • Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
  • Supplements for transfers for customers arriving or departing from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
  • Hotel expenses of a personal nature, should an overnight be included: this includes mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program
  • Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

GOOD TO KNOW

  • This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply
  • This tour is operated by using public transportation only. Clients may be expecting to walk between public transportation stops and visited sites for short distances. Where needed, transportation by taxi may be included, depending on the operation of this tour
  • Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside the Central Business District (i.e. New Territories, Tai O), Macau, any border crossing with mainland China and Hong Kong’s International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
  • We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local snack stops en route.
  • We regret to inform you that this excursion is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • This tour may include walking over uneven paths, surfaces and off-road bumpy roads, unsuitable for pregnant women, people with neck and back problems and those with limited mobility.
  • We will always make the effort to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
  • Please note pick-up and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
  • Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
  • Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sun’s rays are still very powerful.
  • We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the excursion in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests.
  • The protection of the country’s flora and fauna is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities for guests that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles.
  • It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 48 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 48 hours may be on request.
  • In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 48 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
  • It is required to show your confirmation with a photo ID at the guide prior to the start of the tour.

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