Countless visitors have enjoyed the ultimate Cheung Chau seafood feast, to the left after getting off the ferry.

The restaurants lining the northern end of Pak She Praya Road (commonly referred to as ‘Seafood Street’) provide al fresco dining beside the harbour with atmospheric sea views of gently swaying boats and stunning sunsets.

Enjoy freshly caught fare off the daily menu, or you can bring your own, bought from the fish tanks of the island’s many proud fishmongers offering delicious garoupa, cod, lobster and crab. Prices vary with the seasons.

When the weather is just right, North Lookout Pavilion, the island’s highest spot, and the nearby Pak Kok Tsui peninsula offer enthralling, Instagrammable views. From these vantage points, you can see across Cheung Chau, as far as Lamma Island and even the iconic Tsing Ma Bridge connecting Lantau Island to the city. The sunsets here are truly spectacular.

Cheung Chau’s beaches are too calm for surfing, but local surf enthusiasts have found a creative way to enjoy the sport. Now surfing can be enjoyed at Cheung Chau Surf Park, just off Tung Wan Beach, which offers changing rooms, hot-cold showers and BBQ facilities.

The path extending inland from Kwun Yam Beach leads to the relaxing 850-metre-long paved hiking pathway, Mini Great Wall, a part of the Cheung Chau Family Trail that hugs the island’s southern coast. Built in 1997, the stone railings are designed to resemble China’s Great Wall. The hike is initially steep, but levels out to offer sea views of Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island. Along the way, look out for many fascinating rock formations that resemble animals and numerous species of birds, many of which make stops on the island during their seasonal migration.

The lanes and squares around Chung Hing Street have been rejuvenated in recent years, attracting a new generation of island residents and visitors who want alternatives to Cheung Chau’s traditional fare.

A stroll around Chung Hing Street will reveal al fresco restaurants serving Malaysian and Vietnamese cuisine, international brunches and aromatic coffees, where you can sit and relax while watching life on the island go by.

If you are keen for some glamping and adventure, head to Saiyuen Camping Adventure Park. Covering nearly 500,000 square feet, the park is tucked away on the southwestern tip of Cheung Chau Island. It offers comfortable air-conditioned accommodations in a variety of featured styles and sizes. Campers can even pitch their own tents. Along with a host of outdoor activities, such as a tree-top canopy walk, as well as outdoor cooking and craft workshops, Saiyuen has activities suitable for families and friends of all ages.