{"id":159027,"date":"2025-04-25T06:00:24","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T22:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/?p=159027"},"modified":"2025-04-25T11:06:21","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T03:06:21","slug":"cheung-chau-bun-festival-guide-culture-whats-on-hk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/cheung-chau-bun-festival-guide-culture-whats-on-hk\/","title":{"rendered":"Gweilos&#8217; Guide To The Cheung Chau Bun Festival: Attractions, Where To Eat &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Ever wondered how a celebration on an outlying island became one of Hong Kong&#8217;s coolest cultural events? With papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9 effigies, lion dancers and its iconic bun scramble, Cheung Chau Bun Festival is renowned as one of\u00a0world&#8217;s quirkiest festivals!<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It didn&#8217;t start as all fun and games though. In<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the late Qing dynasty, Cheung Chau was hit by a nasty plague. The locals invited Taoist priests to set up <strong>a sacrificial altar near Pak Tai Temple to pray for blessings and peace<\/strong>. Villagers <strong>paraded deity statues through the streets<\/strong> and handed out buns as offerings called <strong>Ping On Buns<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When the plague eventually lifted,\u00a0 the islanders made the celebration an annual event as a <strong>symbol of gratitude<\/strong>. This once humble tradition has become not only a <strong>city-wide attraction<\/strong>, but internationally renowned, drawing crowds thanks to its <strong>unique charm<\/strong>. What began as a result of the plague has transformed into a cultural phenomenon. Here&#8217;s <strong>everything you need to know about them buns <\/strong>if you&#8217;re planning to join this year&#8217;s festivities!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Jump To:<\/em><strong><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"#when\">When is The Cheung Chau Bun Festival?<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"#festivities\">What&#8217;s There To Do During The Festival?<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#eat\">Where To Dine During The Cheung Chau Bun Festival<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#ferry\">How To Get To The Cheung Chau Bun Festival<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Read More: <\/em><\/strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/whats-on-hk-cheung-chau-island-guide-what-to-do-eat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cheung Chau Island Guide \u2014 Ferry Schedule, What To Do &amp; More<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"when\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-159053 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Deities_image-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cheung Chau Bun Festival Deities set up at Pak Tei Temple for people to ask for blessings\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Deities_image-1.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Deities_image-1-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Deities_image-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Deities_image-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Deities_image-1-618x618.jpg 618w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Deities_image-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Deities_image-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Deities_image-1-30x30.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When Is The Cheung Chau Bun Festival?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Cheung Chau Bun Festival typically <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">takes place<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> during the fourth lunar month, coinciding with the Buddha&#8217;s Birthday <em>(it&#8217;s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/public-holiday-hong-kong-annual-leave-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">public holiday<\/a>! Yes!)<\/em>. In 2025, the festival events are scheduled in early May, with the main celebrations often occurring over several days, including the Bun Scrambling Competition on 5 <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">May,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/direct-flight-destinations-hong-kong-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">City Breaks In Asia \u2014 8 Direct Flight Destinations From Hong Kong<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What&#8217;s There To Do During The Festival?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"festivities\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-159040\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Climbing-Carnival_image-2.jpg\" alt=\"Cheung Chau Bun Festival Climbing Carnival featuring the three iconic bun towers and mini wishing bun towers \" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Climbing-Carnival_image-2.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Climbing-Carnival_image-2-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Climbing-Carnival_image-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Climbing-Carnival_image-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Climbing-Carnival_image-2-618x618.jpg 618w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Climbing-Carnival_image-2-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Climbing-Carnival_image-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Climbing-Carnival_image-2-30x30.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Climbing Carnival <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dive into fun with stall games, handicrafts, a variety show and the wishing bun tower \u2014 where you can scribble your wishes on a Ping On bun-shaped piece of paper and post it on the tower<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">! Feeling<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> adventurous? <strong>Climb the iconic bun tower for fun<\/strong> <em>(make sure you&#8217;re at least a metre tall!)<\/em> and receive an honorary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/leaving-hong-kong-gift-ideas-lifestyle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">souvenir<\/a> for being such a sport!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Where to watch:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The soccer pitch at Pak Tei Temple Playground, Cheung Chau<br \/>\n<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Sunday, 27\u00a0April,\u00a02025, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">12pm<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">6pm<br \/>\n<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How much:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Free entry<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/lifestyle-craft-classes-creative-workshops-art\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unconventional Creative Classes In Hong Kong \u2014 Embroidery, Tufting, Calligraphy Workshops &amp; More<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-159041\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Piu-Sik_image-3.jpg\" alt=\"Cheung Chau Bun Festival, Piu Sik Parade little girl wearing a deity costume supported up on wooden stilts\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Piu-Sik_image-3.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Piu-Sik_image-3-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Piu-Sik_image-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Piu-Sik_image-3-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Piu-Sik_image-3-618x618.jpg 618w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Piu-Sik_image-3-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Piu-Sik_image-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Piu-Sik_image-3-30x30.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Piu Sik Parade<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Prepare to be<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> dazzled as local kids, wearing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/whats-on-hk-costume-stores-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">costumes<\/a> of deities and historical icons, <strong>parade through the streets while propped up <\/strong><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>like little statues<\/strong>.\u00a0It&#8217;s a bizarre yet captivating tradition. We&#8217;ll let you in on a little secret: those hidden stilts come with a secret panel for the kids to sit on!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Where:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The parade begins on Pak She Street, before passing through San Hing Street, Tai Choi Yuen Road, Tai San Back Street and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sun<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Hing Back Street before returning to Pak She Street<br \/>\n<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Monday, 5 May, 2025, starts at\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2pm<br \/>\n<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How much:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Free entry<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/home-decor-diy-buy-projects-stores-crafts-paint-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hardware Stores In Hong Kong: Where To Find Art Supplies &amp; DIY Tools<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-159043\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Bun-Scrambling_image-4.jpg\" alt=\"Cheung Chau Bun Festival Bun Scrambling Competition featuring contestants at the top of tower snatching away as much buns\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Bun-Scrambling_image-4.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Bun-Scrambling_image-4-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Bun-Scrambling_image-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Bun-Scrambling_image-4-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Bun-Scrambling_image-4-618x618.jpg 618w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Bun-Scrambling_image-4-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Bun-Scrambling_image-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Bun-Scrambling_image-4-30x30.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bun Scrambling Competition &amp; Prize Presentation Ceremony<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It&#8217;s time for the real action as the Bun Scrambling Competition contestants take centre stage! Watch them <strong>race to the top, grabbing as many buns as <\/strong><\/span><strong>they can<\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong> before time runs out<\/strong> \u2014the more they snag, the better their chances of victory! Based on previous years, these contestants are lightning-fast! It&#8217;s exhilarating <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">to watch<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, even the live stream, trust us!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Where:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0At the soccer pitch of Pak Tei Temple Playground, Cheung Chau<br \/>\n<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Monday, 5 May,\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">11:30pm<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0to\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">12:45am<br \/>\n<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How much:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Free entry<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Where To Dine During The Cheung Chau Bun Festival<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Similar to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> its neighbour <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/whats-on-hk-lamma-island-neighbourhood-guide-eat-drink-shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lamma Island<\/a>, Cheung Chau is famous for its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/eat-drink-beachside-restaurants-bars-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seaview restaurants<\/a>, delicious local snacks and food stalls. However, <strong>during the festival, the island embraces vegetarianism for three days<\/strong>, with most eateries removing meat and seafood from their menus. We&#8217;ve done the legwork and compiled a list of must-try spots for you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/eat-drink-vegan-restaurants-veggie-friendly-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best Vegan &amp; Vegetarian Restaurants In Hong Kong<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"eat\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-159044 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_kwok-kam-kee_image-5.jpg\" alt=\"Cheung Chau Bun Festival vegetarian food Kwok Kam Kee bakery selling the iconic PIng On Buns\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_kwok-kam-kee_image-5.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_kwok-kam-kee_image-5-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_kwok-kam-kee_image-5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_kwok-kam-kee_image-5-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_kwok-kam-kee_image-5-618x618.jpg 618w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_kwok-kam-kee_image-5-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_kwok-kam-kee_image-5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_kwok-kam-kee_image-5-30x30.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Kwok Kam Kee<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cheung Chau&#8217;s signature delicacy are of course <strong>Ping On Buns, also known as Lucky Buns<\/strong>. It&#8217;s an integral part of the Bun Festival <em>(as the name suggests)<\/em> and a sweet treat available year round. Kwok Kam Kee is the go-to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/eat-drink-best-bakeries-bread-pastries-fresh-artisan-bakery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bakery<\/a> for <strong>freshly-baked<\/strong> Ping On Buns. <strong>Choose from a variety of flavours<\/strong>, including lotus seed, red bean and sesame. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kwok Kam Kee<\/span><\/em><\/strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, G\/F, 46 Pak She Street, Cheung Chau, Hong Kong, <a href=\"tel:+85298415683\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-dtype=\"d3ph\" data-local-attribute=\"d3ph\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjox_jp-fCMAxUzmq8BHXFJFZcQkAgoAHoECDkQAg\"><span aria-label=\"Call phone number 9841 5683\">9841 5683<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kwokkamkee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.kwokkamkee.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/eat-drink-best-pineapple-buns-desserts-local-bakery-sweet-treat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Where To Find The Best Pineapple Buns In Hong Kong<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-159045 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Moroccos-restaurant_image-6.jpg\" alt=\"Cheung Chau Bun Festival vegetarian dining option Morocco's restaurant featuring steamed vegetable momos vegetarian option during the festival\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Moroccos-restaurant_image-6.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Moroccos-restaurant_image-6-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Moroccos-restaurant_image-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Moroccos-restaurant_image-6-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Moroccos-restaurant_image-6-618x618.jpg 618w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Moroccos-restaurant_image-6-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Moroccos-restaurant_image-6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Moroccos-restaurant_image-6-30x30.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Morocco&#8217;s Restaurant<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you&#8217;re craving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/eat-drink-hong-kong-dining-indian-restaurants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indian<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/eat-drink-favourite-thai-food-restaurants-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thai<\/a> or Nepali cuisine, Morocco&#8217;s Restaurant has it all! During the Cheung Chau Bun Festival, their <strong>juicy vegetable momos<\/strong> <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">are a must-try. Plus, they also have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/shisha-spots-hong-kong-bars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shisha<\/a> if you&#8217;re looking to indulge and unwind!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Morocco&#8217;s Restaurant<\/strong>, G\/F, 71 San Hing Praya Street, Cheung Chau, Hong Kong, 2986 9767, Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/moroccos_cheungchau\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@moroccos_cheungchau<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-159046 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Cheung-Chau-Tough-Guy_image-7.jpg\" alt=\"Cheung Chau Bun Festival vegetarian dining option Cheung Chau Tough Guy known for serving various skewers showcases their crispy Ping On Bun \" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Cheung-Chau-Tough-Guy_image-7.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Cheung-Chau-Tough-Guy_image-7-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Cheung-Chau-Tough-Guy_image-7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Cheung-Chau-Tough-Guy_image-7-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Cheung-Chau-Tough-Guy_image-7-618x618.jpg 618w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Cheung-Chau-Tough-Guy_image-7-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Cheung-Chau-Tough-Guy_image-7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Cheung-Chau-Tough-Guy_image-7-30x30.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cheung Chau Tough Guy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Cheung Chau Tough Guy has a laid-back vibe and <strong>specialises in skewers<\/strong>, including veggie options like mushrooms, sweet corn, and sweet potatoes covered in delicious seasonings. During the Cheung Chau Bun Festival, don\u2019t miss out on <strong>their Ping On Buns \u2014 they\u2019re crispy on the outside with a sweet and salty custard filling<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cheung Chau Tough Guy<\/span><\/em><\/strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, 65 San Hing Street, Cheung Chau, Hong Kong,<\/span>\u00a0<a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"tel:+85284893143\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8489 3143<\/a>, Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cheungchautoughguy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@cheungchautoughguy<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/eat-drink-yakitori-japanese-skewers-restaurants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Where To Find The Best Yakitori In Hong Kong<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-159047 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Mcdonalds_image-8.jpg\" alt=\"Cheung Chau Bun Festival vegetarian dining option Mcdonalds offering McVeggie Burgers during the festive days \" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Mcdonalds_image-8.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Mcdonalds_image-8-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Mcdonalds_image-8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Mcdonalds_image-8-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Mcdonalds_image-8-618x618.jpg 618w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Mcdonalds_image-8-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Mcdonalds_image-8-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Mcdonalds_image-8-30x30.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>McDonald\u2019s<\/h3>\n<p>Once a year, the McDonald\u2019s in Cheung Chau offers\u00a0<strong>a limited edition McVeggie Burger<\/strong>! It features a crispy mushroom patty topped with lettuce and mayo, all encased within the classic sesame bun. <strong>Be prepared for long lines<\/strong> of people eager to get their hands on this special burger!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>McDonald\u2019s (Cheung Chau)<\/strong>, G\/F &amp; 1\/F, 101-103 San Hing Street, Cheung Chau, Hong Kong,\u00a0<a href=\"tel:+95229817533\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\">2981 7533<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mcdonalds.com.hk\/en\/?srsltid=AfmBOoqI50bLPsyc5fjyJDeYJp7FPChut6dyeKYTL0a3jReFCNNEPLDS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.mcdonalds.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/eat-drink-hong-kong-dining-burgers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best Burgers In Hong Kong<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-159048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_HAPPY-BELLY_image-9.jpg\" alt=\"Cheung Chau Bun Festival vegetarian dining option HAPPY BELLY serves handmade pasta with vegetarian toppings\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_HAPPY-BELLY_image-9.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_HAPPY-BELLY_image-9-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_HAPPY-BELLY_image-9-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_HAPPY-BELLY_image-9-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_HAPPY-BELLY_image-9-618x618.jpg 618w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_HAPPY-BELLY_image-9-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_HAPPY-BELLY_image-9-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_HAPPY-BELLY_image-9-30x30.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>HAPPY BELLY<\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s impossible to miss the big &#8216;Handmade Pasta&#8217; sign at this charming little restaurant! HAPPY BELLY is <strong>renowned for its mouthwatering pastas, and in honour of the Cheung Chau Bun Festival, they will be serving exclusively vegetarian options<\/strong>. A must-try is their vibrant Beetroot Pasta with creamy Feta Cheese\u2014a delightful blend of rich, earthy flavours and tangy goodness!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>HAPPY BELLY<\/strong>, G\/F, 86 Tai San Street, Cheung Chau, Hong Kong, <a href=\"tel:+85262116424\">6211 6424<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/eat-drink-best-italian-restaurants-cuisine-food-pasta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best Italian Restaurants In Hong Kong<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"ferry\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-159049\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Ferry_image-10.jpg\" alt=\"Cheung Chau Bun Festival Ferry Schedule and fare prices from and to Central and Cheung Chau respectively.\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Ferry_image-10.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Ferry_image-10-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Ferry_image-10-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Ferry_image-10-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Ferry_image-10-618x618.jpg 618w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Ferry_image-10-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Ferry_image-10-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cheung-Chau-Bun-Festival_Ferry_image-10-30x30.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Getting To and From Cheung Chau<\/h2>\n<p>You can catch <strong>a ferry to Cheung Chau from Central Pier 5.<\/strong> Choose between the slow ferry, which takes about an hour, or the express one which will you there in just 30 minutes. You can find the timetable and fare details <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunferry.com.hk\/assets\/files\/T_CH_2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lantau Island residents can take advantage of the inter-island ferry service<\/strong> connecting Cheung Chau, Chi Ma Wan, Mui Wo and Peng Chau Island. Check out the full ferry schedule <a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sunferry.com.hk\/en\/route-and-fare\/timetable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/junk-boat-guide-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Your Ultimate Junk Boat Guide \u2014 All-Inclusive Packages In Hong Kong<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever wondered how a celebration on an outlying island became one of Hong Kong&#8217;s coolest cultural events? With papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9 effigies, lion dancers and its iconic bun scramble, Cheung Chau Bun Festival is renowned as one of\u00a0world&#8217;s quirkiest festivals! It didn&#8217;t start as all fun and games though. In the late Qing dynasty, Cheung Chau was [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1498,"featured_media":159038,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[38266,217],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-159027","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-experiences","category-whats-on-hk"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.7 (Yoast SEO v24.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>A Gweilo\u2019s Guide To The Cheung Chau Bun Festival<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover how the Cheung Chau Festival transformed into one of Hong Kong&#039;s most exciting cultural events. 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