[Move]Hong Kong- Transportation Guide to Outlying Islands (Update:2017)

There is a total of 263 islands in Hong Kong and out of this hundred little island, there are 4 famous outlying islands in Hong Kong, Lantau Island the most accessible and largest Island in Hong Kong. The other 3 Islands are Lamma Island, Cheung Chau and Peng Chau.

Ferries to Outlying Islands

These 4  islands are more famous and easily accessible via the ferry. Taking a ferry to the outlying island of Hong Kong is not difficult at all you can find the ferry you need at the central ferry pier.

How to get there?

MTR/Subway

Get off at Hong Kong station or Central Station. Both stations are connected through the underground walkway, exit at E1 or F at Hong Kong station, 3-5 minutes walk from IFC Mall, Level 1, cross the overhead bridge to Central Pier.

Star Ferry

Tsim Sha Tsim Pier to Central Pier No.7. The previous post of star ferry guide.

To note:

-Payment for all Hong Kong outlying islands can be pay by Octopus card

-Cash payment to be in exact amount as the machine don’t give change

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Lamma Island

To Yung Shue Wan or Sok Kwa Wan Ferry Pier, to board at Pier 4

Cost?

Yung Shue Wan Fare Table (HKD)	Monday - Saturday	Sunday and Public Holiday
Adult	$17.10	$23.70
Children (Age 3 - 12)	$8.60	$11.90
Elderly (Age 65 and above) / Disable	$8.60	$11.90
Children under 3 (Accompanied)	Free	Free
Sok Kwu Wan/strong>
Adult	$21.00	$29.80
Children (Age 3 - 12)	$10.50	$14.90
Elderly (Age 65 and above) / Disable	$10.50	$14.90
Children under 3 (Accompanied)	Free	Free

Duration?

Yung Shue Wan

27 Minutes

Sok Kwa Wan

30 Minutes

Schedule timing?

 

Suggestion:

Take the ferry to Yung Shue Wan pier walk the hiking trail to Sok Kwa Wan have a dinner there and take a ferry back to central. It can be done vice versa too, but Sok Kwa Wan is more of a fishing village and as compared with Yung Shue Wan which is more vibrant and has more places of interests starting your course from Yung Shue Wan will be better.

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Cheung Chau

Board the Ferry to Cheung Chau at Central Pier, No.5

Cost?

	Monday - Saturday		Sunday and Public Holiday
Fare Table (HKD)	Ordinary	Fast	Ordinary	Fast
Adult	$13.20	$20.70	$19.40	$30.20
Children (Age 3 - 12),Elderly (Age 65 and above) ,Disable	$6.60	$10.40	$9.70	$15.10
Children under 3 (Accompanied)	Free	Free	Free	Free

Duration:

Ordinary Ferry

About 55-60 Minutes

Fast Ferry

Around 35-40Minutes

Schedule timing?

To simplify it, the ferries between Central and Cheung Chau run roughly every 30 minutes, 15 and 45 minutes past the hour between 06:00 and 00:30. There are also overnight ferries at 01:30 and 04:15.

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Suggestion:

Cheung Chau is further away from the city central and wave can be quite high at times. If you have sea sickness it will be better to take the sea sickness pill or wear the sea sickness band before boarding the ferry.

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Peng Chau

To Pier, No.6 to board the ferry to Peng Chau.

Cost:

**Promotion period ended in 2017 Feb 28th, fare are back to as per normal rate**

	Monday - Saturday		Sunday and Public Holiday
Fare Table (HKD)	Ordinary	Fast	Ordinary	Fast
Adult	$15.30	$28.50	$21.90	$41.80
Children (Age 3 - 12)	$7.70	$14.30	$11.00	$20.90
Elderly (Age 65 and above) / Disable	$7.70	$14.30	$11.00	$20.90
Children under 3 (Accompanied)	Free	Free	Free	Free

Duration

Ordinary Ferry – 40~50 Minutes

Fast Ferry – 20~30 Minutes

Ferry Schedule

How to get there?

Heading Back to Central

For more information, to visit HKKF.

Suggestion:

I will recommend taking the ordinary ferry, as the ferry is not enclosed, unlike the fast ferry. Where passengers can enjoy the sea breeze and the beautiful scenery on your journey to Peng Chau. The fare for the fast ferry can be expensive and I felt that if you are not in a rush of time taking the ordinary ferry will be a better choice.