Hong Kong in 6 Days (Day 6)

Day 6

Cheung Chau! I know many of you have never thought of going to the remote island of Cheung Chau during your visit to　Hong Kong and let me tell you something... lean closer yet... You are missing out big time!

Cheung Chau is the cantonese meaning of Long Island..well sort of, but it is truly a place filled with true blue localised fares. You will need to take a ferry from the Central Pier near to the Central post office and it will take roughly 20mins to reach. The ferry ticket is inexpensive and of course I can't recall it since it has been like a year ago that it all happened BUT I know that it is inexpensive and definitely worth the going.

Stir fried mantis prawn (3.5/5) 

Scrumptious but too small for pleasure. Would be nice if they are bigger and fleshier. 

Stir fried flower crab with ginger, spring onion and rice wine (3.5/5) 

Same thing, scrumptious but too small for pleasure.  

Cheung Chau is famous for a couple of things and that is firstly, the annual competition of snatching of buns and secondly seafood! Lets talk about the first. The snatching of buns competition is a ritualistic event that the people on the island adhered for centuries and draws huge crowds during these events. The competitors are supposed to snatch as much buns from a bamboo pyramids and those with the most, of course wins the competition. On the buns, they have impression of the word "安" which means "Peace" to signify more peace upon the island. Ironically, on recent years, one competitor fell to his death during the competition and the authorities have stopped (Or banned) the competition and woe that such event will no longer be witnessed anymore. You can still get a mini bun souvenir at the many stalls on the island itself.

Cheung Chau is home to the "水上人" or literally translated as "People who lives on the water" Hahahha... that translation sounded so much like Martin Yan's style. These people lives in their boat their entire lives and thus the given name. I guess in english, it should be called the sea gypsies? Any help out there?

Due to the sea gypsies, the main produce of the island is sea products and the seafood here is a must try! IT is very cheap for a set meal that includes fish, prawns and crabs as ours cost us around HKD120. You can go for better stuffs at higher price of course and the fishes and seafood are all fresh and kicking in the aquarium. All you need is to pick the fish or seafood you want and tell them how you like it done. The owner will be very glad to help suggest you the way to cook the fish if you asked.

Apart from live seafood, they also made many other products such as fish/prawn cakes, fish balls, squid balls and all sort of seafood balls. One of the better tasting ones can be found in a stall that is situated in an open square that you can easily find your way to from the jetty.

A famous local stall selling fried fish balls, fish cakes and other
yummy stuffs! From the Jetty, walk straight and you will reach
an open square and this stall can be found on the left corner. 

One other thing that you should try it their "Poot Chai Gou"... don't know how to write that in chinese even. It is a sort of dessert made from flour (Not sure which type) and comes with two flavour i.e. original/plain and caramelised sugar and has red beans topping. It is a snack that you wouldn't want to miss here! 

If you like, you may stroll along the beach on the island and enjoy the sunset. I didn't do that as I am rushing to a concert in Tung Chung, so if you ever go to Hong Kong and has the time to spare, this a must go!

Squid ball glass noodle in seafood broth (4/5)

This bowl of noodle is truly a delish! The broth is delicious and not overpowering.
The squid balls are tasty and full of squid flesh unlike those that are filled with flour. Must try! 

On a separate note, I am typing this post right now in Rome as it was raining outside and the reception supposed to call us back regarding room upgrade. Ciao!

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