Build the Hostel
Many visitors want have a trip in Peng Chau for relax. However there are few hostels in Peng Chau, so visitors cannot stay for night, only stay for half day there. Therefore visitors cannot fully know and enjoy Peng Chau.
So we decide to set up a hostel for the demand of visitors, let them can stay there for 1 to 2 days to enjoy the natural. We choose the ruins of Peng Chau Chi Yan Public School and nearby vacant land for build the hostel.
The aims of this scheme are revitalization the school and attracting more tourists to stay over day, having more time to enjoy the natural.
Peng Chau Chi Yan Public School which private built in 1935, it is Grade 2 ststus of historical buildings confirmed on 4 February 2010.
Through the preservation of the school building character defining elements, revitalizing and up-keeping its through adaptive re-use and transforming it into a unique cultural landmark.
We will build the hostel in the nearby vacant land, there are three hostels building, each building are five floors, total the hostel will provide 30 twin or double bedrooms, 10 dormitories, 8 family rooms and 5 rooms for people with disabilities.
And the school we will transform it to the administration center, reception desk, playground, meeting room and café.
For this revitalization scheme, The Hong Kong Youth Hostels Association will take part of management and operation the hostel.
The Hong Kong Youth Hostels Association was established in 1973. It has a history of 35 years in operating hostels in the territory with the aim of providing simple overnight accommodation for visitors and promoting international travel and friendship.