Hong Kong Island Ferry Adventure: Peng Chau, Lantau & Lamma

Join me as I take several ferries around the islands of Hong Kong, primarily Peng Chau but also to Mui Wo on Lantau and Sok Kwu Wan and Mo Tat Wan on Lamma.Peng Chau is a small island located off the north-eastern coast of Lantau Island, Hong Kong. It is known locally for its temples, fishing industry and seafood.Peng Chau has an area of 0.99 km2 (0.38 sq mi) and a perimeter of about 5 km (3.1 mi). The tallest point of the island is Finger Hill (手指山), which is 95 m (312 ft) in height.Politically, Peng Chau is part of Peng Chau & Hei Ling Chau constituency of the Islands District Council.The executive branch of the government of the island included department of the Islands District Office of the Home Affairs Department.Tin Hau temple (天后廟), built in 1792Golden Flower Shrine, dedicated to Lady Kam Fa (金花娘娘)Lung Mo Temple (龍母廟)Seven Sisters Temple (仙姐廟)The island is also the site of the, now defunct, Peng Chau Theatre (坪洲戲院).The main mode of transportation on the island is the bicycle, or on foot. Motor vehicles are not permitted on the island except emergency services, construction and village vehicles used for the transport of goods around the island.Peng Chau is accessible by ferry (Hong Kong & Kowloon Ferry) from Central on Hong Kong Island, or by ferry from Cheung Chau via Mui Wo and Chi Ma Wan (Sun Ferry), or by Kai-to ferry from Discovery Bay on Lantau Island.Helicopters are sometimes used in medical emergencies.Lantau Island (also Lantao Island, Lan Tao) is the largest island in Hong Kong, located West of Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula, and is part of the New Territories. Administratively, most of Lantau Island is part of the Islands District of Hong Kong. A small northeastern portion of the island is located in the Tsuen Wan District.Originally an island with fishing villages, it has been developed since the late 20th century with the construction of Tung Chung New Town on its north-western coast and the completion of several...