Due to a large-scale event, sections of the Avenue of Stars will be closed on Sunday 25 May 2025 from 12pm to 9pm. Signage will be in place to guide you to alternative routes. For more details, please visit their official website.
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Your guide to the Cheung Chau Bun Festival: Transit tips and vantage points
Festival schedule
| Date | Time | Events |
|---|---|---|
| 5 May 2025 | 1:30pm | Piu Sik ‘Floating Colours’ Parade (about 2 hours) |
| 6 May 2025 | 12am | Bun Scrambling Competition |
| 6 May 2025 | 9am | Distribution of buns (from Pak Tai Temple Plaza) |
Travel tips
- Check the weather before you leave. Bring rain gear, sunscreen, and a fan for comfort. For real-time weather updates, download the "My Observatory" mobile application or visit the Hong Kong Observatory website.
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Plan your trip carefully. Check the boat schedule and return times as ferries may reach full capacity earlier than expected and could depart before the scheduled time. Passengers should arrive at the pier at least 30 minutes before their intended ferry departure and follow staff or police instructions for boarding. For the ferry timetable, visit the Sun Ferry website.
An additional ordinary ferry from Cheung Chau will be available on 6 May 2025 at 1:15am. - Passengers can go to Central Pier 5 to take an ordinary ferry or fast ferry to Cheung Chau, with a journey time of approximately 55 to 60 minutes for an ordinary ferry and approximately 35 to 40 minutes for a fast ferry.
MTR
Take the MTR Tung Chung Line and alight at Hong Kong Station, or walk from MTR Central Station (without exiting the ticket barrier) to Hong Kong Station. Walk for about 5 to 10 minutes to Central Pier 5. For more details, visit the MTR website.
Bus
Several bus lines serve Central Pier 5. After alighting, it’s just a 1-minute walk to the pier. Check the bus company’s official website, customer service hotline or app for the latest service updates.
Citybus
Please click here to visit Citybus website for details.
KMB
Please click here to visit KMB website for details.
Taxi/Private car
Central Pier 5 is easily accessible by taxi or private car, with a designated pick-up and drop-off area nearby.
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