A.K.A. Tung Ping Chau(東平洲)


Most easterly corner of Hong Kong


More close to the border with mainland china


1.16 KM square, consists of shale rock


Ghost town


orchids, wild mint, morning glories.

(country parkland)


A piece of land that came off the main island. called the Head of a dragon.


Shape of a kidney bean


PIng Chau means Flat island in Chinese


east-beaches south-rocks


Guns and opium were once smuggled from here.


During the cultural revolution, many mail landers swam through to Ping Chau


The island was once home to thriving finishing and farm community of 3,000 people.


Political turmoil during the cultural revolution cut off commerce with the mainland and most villagers moved away.


1950 - 1,500 people lived in the ten villages on the island


1970 - Few elderly people remained on the island


2004 - The last resident moved out from the island. Some may return on weekends.


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