Cheung Chau is a beautiful, fascinating South China Sea island, in western Hong Kong.長洲，它是一個美麗、迷人的小島，位於香港的西南面。 It’s easily reached from Hong Kong’s main business district – fast ferries take just half an hour – yet seems a world away from the skyscrapers…
Housing complex seemingly taking forever to build, southeast Cheung Chau. As and when completed, it will be interesting to see if there’s high occupancy, or more like housing at Tai Kwai Wan, and New Villa Cecil… [And, quieter roads/ paths…
An article by P.H. Hase on 1911 and 1922 censuses in Hong Kong has several snippets on and mentioning Cheung Chau; of some interest perhaps:
DocMartin – Travel, Conservation, Inspiring People Site by Cheung Chau HK founder Martin Williams. Includes Wild Scenes Hong Kong store with canvas prints, art prints, mugs and more featuring photos such as Cheung Chau landscapes and birds. Hong Kong Outdoors…
Photos by Martin Williams
Though I’ve often been to “Italian Beach” in southwest Cheung Chau, and several times up on the headland just east of the inlet, it took a bit of prompting and curiosity from my son, David, to help encourage a bit…
Video shot as Typhoon Utor impacted Cheung Chau, Hong Kong, on 13 August 2013
Video shot as Typhoon Viceente blasted Cheung Chau, Hong Kong, with winds reaching hurricane force in July 2012
Cheung Chau has some wonderful wild places – and interesting wildlife. Look up during daytime, and you are sure to soon see Black Kites circling overhead, on the lookout for fish in the harbour or near the beach. Cheung Chau…
Video I shot as Typhoon Nesat passed Cheung Chau, Hong Kong, over 28-29 September 2011, bringing gales/strong gales to Cheung Chau.