Great China Match Works, Peng Chau
Founded in 1939, the Great China Match Works was one of the largest match factories in the region. At its peak it employed 2,000 people. Cheaper imports and the advent of the gas lighter caused the demise of the factory, it closed in 1976. Only boundary stones remain nowadays.
Tours That Go to Great China Match Works, Peng Chau
Islands Hopping (Cheung Chau, Peng Chau, Lantau)
An 12-hour Islands Hopping tour, paying visits to the islands of Peng Chau, Lantau and Cheung Chau.
From your hotel we head for Central Ferry Piers to catch a fast ferry to Peng Chau.
By far the smallest of the inhabited islands of Hong Kong, at only 1.43 km2 Peng Chau packs many interesting sights. This island used to be a major industrial base of Hong Kong, only remnants of which remain now after all factories closed in the 1970s. The local movie theatre closed a little later.
...Read moreAn 12-hour Islands Hopping tour, paying visits to the islands of Peng Chau, Lantau and Cheung Chau.
From your hotel we head for Central Ferry Piers to catch a fast ferry to Peng Chau.
By far the smallest of the inhabited islands of Hong Kong, at only 1.43 km2 Peng Chau packs many interesting sights. This island used to be a major industrial base of Hong Kong, only remnants of which remain now after all factories closed in the 1970s. The local movie theatre closed a little later.
Main attractions include several temples, the remains of the old factories and the Fisherman's Rock.
Next stop is Mui Wo on Lantau Island for lunch and a walk through the countryside, stopping at highlights like the Man Mo Temple and the Silvermine Waterfall.
The third island of the day is Cheung Chau, a dumbbell shaped island, with a population of about 23,000 people. It is known for its quiet lifestyle and rich cultural history. In early colonial times this island was separated in a British and a Chinese part, the British part largely serving as retreat and relaxation area for the colonists. To this day there are several Christian retreat centres on this island.
Major sights include the Pak Tai temple, an ancient rock carving and the Cheung Po Tsai (a notorious pirate who lived from 1786 to 1822) cave.
Price includes guide fee.
Extra cost: taxi your hotel to ferry pier and back, lunch and dinner, ferry tickets (about HKD 100 per person).
Islands Hopping (Peng Chau and Cheung Chau)
This eight-hour trip calls at two of Hong Kong's most iconic islands: Cheung Chau and Peng Chau. The trip includes guided walking tours on both islands, and a seafood lunch at the Cheung Chau waterfront.
...Read moreThis eight-hour trip calls at two of Hong Kong's most iconic islands: Cheung Chau and Peng Chau. The trip includes guided walking tours on both islands, and a seafood lunch at the Cheung Chau waterfront.
Cheung Chau is a dumbbell shaped island, with a population of about 23,000 people. It is known for its quiet lifestyle and rich cultural history. In early colonial times this island was separated in a British and a Chinese part, the British part largely serving as retreat and relaxation area for the colonists. To this day there are several Christian retreat centres on this island.
Major sights include the Pak Tai temple, an ancient rock carving and the Cheung Po Tsai (a notorious pirate who lived from 1786 to 1822) cave.
Peng Chau is by far the smallest of the inhabited islands of Hong Kong, at only 1.43 km2 it packs many interesting sights. This island used to be a major industrial base of Hong Kong, only remnants of which remain now after all factories closed in the 1970s. The local movie theatre closed a little later.
Main attractions include several temples, the remains of the old factories and the Fisherman's Rock.
Schedule: Mon-Sat depart 8:45 or 10:15; return 16:50 or 18:30. Sun: depart 8:30 or 10:30, return 17:00 or 18:45 (exact times depend on ferry schedules and location of your hotel).
Price includes guide fee.
Extra cost: taxi your hotel to ferry pier and back, lunch, ferry tickets (about HKD 100 per person).
Visit to Peng Chau
A six-hour trip to Peng Chau, by far the smallest of the inhabited islands of Hong Kong, at only 1.43 km2 it packs many interesting sights. This island used to be a major industrial base of Hong Kong, only remnants of which remain now after all factories closed in the 1970s. The local movie theater closed a little later.
Main attractions include several temples, the remains of the old factories and the Fisherman's Rock.
Many departure times possible, also afternoon departures are an option. Please contact me for details.
Price includes guide fee.
...Read moreA six-hour trip to Peng Chau, by far the smallest of the inhabited islands of Hong Kong, at only 1.43 km2 it packs many interesting sights. This island used to be a major industrial base of Hong Kong, only remnants of which remain now after all factories closed in the 1970s. The local movie theater closed a little later.
Main attractions include several temples, the remains of the old factories and the Fisherman's Rock.
Many departure times possible, also afternoon departures are an option. Please contact me for details.
Price includes guide fee.
Extra cost: taxi your hotel to ferry pier and back, lunch, ferry tickets (about HKD 80 per person).
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