Last updated on January 3, 2026
This is my last full day in Hong Kong 🙁
Let’s make the best of it!
On this day, I visited Cheung Chau Island. There is a slow ferry and a fast ferry at the Central Ferry Pier. The slow ferry takes about one hour and is an open space with no windows. This can be a good option if you want a cheap ride. You can also enjoy the sun, the ocean breeze, and the view. To the island, I took the slow ferry so I can enjoy the ocean view. The fast ferry is indoors and air-conditioned.
At the ferry pier, grab a Vita lemon tea at a vending machine while you wait for the ferry to arrive!
Arriving at Cheung Chau Island
The most exciting thing I wanted to do at Cheung Chau Island was trying the street food! I heard so many good things about the fish balls there! If you don’t know what fish balls are, they’re like meatballs but made with fish. So good!
Cheung Chau Island is famous for its giant fishballs. Usually, they’re the size of tiny bouncy balls (which you can try at Mong Kok or pretty much anywhere in Hong Kong). There was something about this stall that I gravitated towards. After passing by four fishball stands already, the fifth stall is where I decided to try Cheung Chau’s oh-so-popular fishballs! Like all the fishball stalls on this island, they have different flavors and sauces. My go-to is BBQ flavor.
I have to say I was quite impressed! It had the right amount of flavor and texture. Then, I started walking straight ahead of the path and saw this super cute area where people put locks on these gate walls.
There were so many people from around the world who locked their hearts here. Quite similar to the Locks of Love at Namsan Tower in Seoul.
(I did not put a lock at either place lol)
Continuing straight ahead on the path, there is a beach! It’s called Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach. The view was so relaxing to look at. Don’t you feel relaxed looking at this view too? Imagine the soft waves coming up to shore, the warm sand, and the nice breeze.
See more views of the Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach below!
After about an hour of chilling on the beach, I EXCITEDLY went to get food and explore some more of the island. I walked to the end of the beach and exited through another path. There were a lot of cool-looking alleyways that each gave off different vibes, in my opinion.
I saw this cute little spot selling some kind of pastry! Not quite sure what it was so I walked closer to see, and they were selling red bean cakes (紅豆餅).
Next up! Right around the corner was this stall selling steamed rice pudding cakes (缽仔糕). I chose one with red beans and I believe the clear balls are sago, like tapioca starch. The pudding cake is thick, not gooey like American pudding, but still has a soft and smooth texture. It’s also not too sweet. I really liked it!
I thought long and hard (for like 2 minutes) if I should buy another one…but I didn’t want to be too full because there were still so many other foods to try! 😀
Onwards! I really needed something refreshing so I got another snack! This HUGE slice of watermelon. I was honestly struggling to hold it up. But after a bite of it, all worries left my mind and my craving was satisfied.
More sweets!! Cheung Chau Island is also famous for its mangoes! At this stall, they sell homemade mochi. One fresh mango mochi please~
I absolutely wanted to savor every bite of this mochi. The mochi was soft and the mango was chilled and sweet. I highly recommend trying this!
At this point, I was feeling a bit full. Who knew that eating all these snacks would be so filling? However! One last thing that caught my eye was this stand that offered fruit shakes. They also sell mochi and other desserts here.
Of course, I had to try one of their best-selling shakes which was the Fresh Mango Shake. The Fresh Mango Shake drink was SO REFRESHING! It was made entirely of just blended mangoes and ice. Also, the portion is so big, you’ll need two people to finish it.
Right across from this stand is the beautiful ocean view full of boats. I’m so glad the weather was nice and sunny.
More views of the Cheung Chau Island dock below!
Everything I ate at Cheung Chau Island was less than HK$50 (US$7) each. Not too expensive!
And finally, I return to the main island that is HK~!! Look at that view from the mountains to the city! I was in awe.
When I reached Central Ferry Pier and walked on my way to the MTR, I could see the Hong Kong Observation Wheel and AIA Vitality Park, so I stopped by to check it out! It’s a small family-friendly park with a few carnival rides.
Australia Dairy Company (cha chaan teng, Hong Kong-style cafe)
The next place to go on my list for today was Australia Dairy Company. Here, they serve a typical Hong Kong-style breakfast. Yes, I’m having breakfast foods for dinner. Nothing wrong with that…
I have heard this place gets very crowded in the daytime, and the wait time is long as well. When I got there, I was immediately pointed to a table! So, I was pretty lucky. I also suggest that you go later in the day.
THE MILK TEA. IT WAS SOOOO GOOD!! I might also be biased because I really like Hong Kong-style milk tea. But it tasted just right for me. The macaroni and ham soup was nice and savory. It kind of tasted like chicken noodle soup. The scrambled eggs, ham, and toast were a great, simple combination. The scrambled eggs had the right creamy consistency! I see why that is the most popular item here!
The service is super fast, all their menus are in Chinese, and not all the staff members speak English here. They do have an English menu if you ask for it!
(No one was rushing me, yet I felt the need to quickly decide on what I wanted. Funny thing is, I spoke English to them, and their tone and patience improved. My server even moved a chair over for me to put my belongings beside me, which was truly kind!)
Ladies Market for Souvenirs
The last place for today was Ladies Market, an outside flea market with stalls of souvenirs, toys, electronics, jewelry, knock-offs of high-end bags, and more.
MY TIP: you MUST bargain with sellers here…they intentionally sell products at a higher price and tell you that they will give you a discount so you feel like you are getting a good deal. Therefore, ask them for a reasonable price that you would pay for whatever product you want to purchase!
The Mong Kok area has great street food! This shall be my dessert before heading back to my Airbnb! The egg waffle (鷄蛋仔 gai daan jai) is one of Hong Kong’s well-known desserts or snacks. This egg waffle was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It’s fun to eat as you break off each piece. This is a must-try when in Hong Kong!
Super sad that this was my last day in Hong Kong. There is still so much I want to eat and explore here. I hope to see you in my next post!
Sincerely,
Amy♡
AMY HANG in HONG KONG. Day 7.
