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1 Geography

Geographically the island is formed from two mostly granite lumps joined by what was presumably once a sandbar. The island is therefore "long"; hence the name which translated from Cantonese as Long Island. So, it is redundant to say "Cheung Chau Island". Area: 2.45 km².

2 Economy

The central part of the island is well developed with shops and houses. The laneways there are so narrow that virtually the only motor vehicles on the island are specially designed mini- fire engines. Residential areas also exist on the hills of the north and south.

Traditionally the island was a fishing village and there is still a fishing fleet working from the harbour. However in recent years the island has become a major tourist attraction, offering a mixture of sandy swimming beaches and traditional Chinese culture.

3 Sights

• Pak Tai Temple - one of the oldest temples in Hong Kong
• Alleged hiding place of Cheung Po Tsai (張保仔), a famous 15th century pirate
• Yearly Bun Festival - yearly festival which includes a parade of floats, most famously including young children dressed as famous characters doing impossible balancing acts
• Four temples dedicated to Tin Hau

4 Transportation

5 See also

• Islands of Hong Kong
• Beaches of Hong KongHong Kong has a long coastline which is full of twists and turns with many bays and beaches. Many of them are well sheltered by mountains nearby, as Hong Kong is a place where there is much more mountain area than plain land. As a result, huge waves seldo
• List of buildings, sites and areas in Hong Kong