Ma Wan Chung fish village — Attraction in Hong Kong

I had 40 minutes to kill while waiting for my bicycle to be repaired at Sunny’s Bike Shop in Ma Wan Chung, a fishing village located just outside Yat Tung housing estate in western Tung Chung.

Man Wan Chung is a quaint, quiet, and charming, but fading fishing village ostensibly with a long history (check Wikipedia). With striking water views, interesting architecture, scattered throughout the village are creative, eye-catching wall paintings and murals.

There are a few restaurants in town, a Filipino product store, a few hair salons, and of course, Sunny’s bike shop where you can rent bicycles to further facilitate your explorations.

It’s definitely off the beaten path but if you’re looking to experience a bit of the simpler, “old” Hong lifestyle, ...

Over the years, the number of fishing villages in Hong Kong has slowly disappeared. That's why villages like Ma Wan Chung are a fascinating place to discover and take it all in.

Located on Lantau Island and literally behind Tung Chung, this little gem is worth a visit.

I entered from the pier end, walking past the boats and houses that have served the people of the village so well.

Crossing the concrete foot bridge, you enter into the more "modern " section of the village that has restaurants, hair salons and other daily necessities for the small population.

Take some time out of your day to visit Ma Wan Chung, which for me has a lot more of an authentic, original feel to it.

Village dog score: a few,...

Promising, but for the moment very dirty and not yet for tourists, risky for kids and not well maintained with many areas left with garbage rotting. A few nice shops are trying to change this but it would require a...