Cheung Chau is located about an hour west of downtown by ferry. Its roots lie in fishing, and many fishing boats still anchor in the harbour. The island is a popular getaway for Hong Kongers, with beaches and resort apartments.

Accompanying Music : http://streaming01.metroradio.com.hk/showbiz/2005song_10/ns_ckl.wma

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Lowrises dominate the landscape and there are a lot of narrow alleys. Cars don't exist on this island.

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Part 1 : Central (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=260175) | Part 2 : Tsing Yi Island (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=264122)
Part 3 : Aberdeen (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=264123) | Part 4 : Bank of China Observation Deck (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=264513)
Part 5 : Kwun Tong Grit (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=265015) | Part 6 : Kwun Tong Grit Continued (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=265019)
Part 7 : Langham Place & Olympian City (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=265420) | Part 8 : Sham Shui Po Grit (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=265444)
Part 9 : Fun & Sun in Stanley (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=267741) | Part 10 : Cruise to Lamma Island (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=267910)
Part 11 : Downtown @ Night (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=267928) | Part 12 : Tai Hang Road - Rich & Poor (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=269601)
Part 13 : Hiking Lamma Island (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=270044) | Part 14 : Exploring Mongkok's Streets (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=272164)
Part 15 : A Bus Ride Through Kowloon (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=272336) | Part 16 : Repulse Bay - Beachside Living (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=273950)
Part 17 : Night-Time Bonanza (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=274121) | Part 18 : Hopewell Centre Top Floor (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=274810)
Part 19 : Wan Chai's Redevelopment Woes (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=275314) | Part 20 : A City of Contrasts (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=275889)
Part 21 : Streets on the Island (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=276803) | Part 22 : Sham Shui Po Ghetto & Street Life (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=278975)
Part 23 : Po Toi O Fishing Village (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=278980) | Part 24 : Skyline During Sunset (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=279319)
Part 25 : The Other Victoria Harbour (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=279757) | Part 26 : Cruising the Harbour (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=280386)
Part 27 : Sai Kung Seafood (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=281260) | Part 28 : Rich People's Views, Congested City (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=283822)
Part 29 : apm & Hillside Public Housing (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=284371)