Craftsman Jesse Yu, 32, and yoga teacher Zero Chan, 36, move a canoe onto the beach, on Peng Chau island, China September 4, 2022. Newcomers drawn by an idyllic lifestyle and low rents in one of the world's priciest property markets are rejuvenating Peng Chau, reversing an exodus in the 1970s as fortunes waned in the area, once home to Hong Kong's biggest matchstick factory. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 

Craftsman Jesse Yu, 32, crosses on a ferry to Victoria Harbour, with the financial district seen in the background, in Hong Kong, China September 23, 2022. Newcomers drawn by an idyllic lifestyle and low rents in one of the world's priciest property markets are rejuvenating Peng Chau, reversing an exodus in the 1970s as fortunes waned in the area, once home to Hong Kong's biggest matchstick factory. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 

Yoga teacher Zero Chan, 36, chats with participants during a meditation session, on Peng Chau island, in Hong Kong, China September 14, 2022. The island offers valuable middle ground for some like Chan, who seek to leave behind the stress accumulated from events such as pro-democracy protests in 2019, a national security crackdown that followed, and more recently, strict curbs against COVID-19. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. 

Hong Kong's skyline is seen from Peng Chau island, in Hong Kong, China August 19, 2022. Newcomers drawn by an idyllic lifestyle and low rents in one of the world's priciest property markets are rejuvenating Peng Chau, reversing an exodus in the 1970s as fortunes waned in the area, once home to Hong Kong's biggest matchstick factory. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. 

Yoga teacher Zero Chan, 36, holds a meditation session, on Peng Chau island, in Hong Kong, China September 14, 2022. The island offers valuable middle ground for some like Chan, who seek to leave behind the stress accumulated from events such as pro-democracy protests in 2019, a national security crackdown that followed, and more recently, strict curbs against COVID-19. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. 

Yoga teacher Zero Chan, 36, and craftsman Jesse Yu, 32, canoe near Peng Chau island, in Hong Kong, China September 4, 2022. Newcomers drawn by an idyllic lifestyle and low rents in one of the world's priciest property markets are rejuvenating Peng Chau, reversing an exodus in the 1970s as fortunes waned in the area, once home to Hong Kong's biggest matchstick factory. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. 

Yoga teacher Zero Chan, 36, prays during the Hungry Ghost Festival, on Peng Chau island in Hong Kong, China August 19, 2022. The island offers valuable middle ground for some like Chan, who seek to leave behind the stress accumulated from events such as pro-democracy protests in 2019, a national security crackdown that followed, and more recently, strict curbs against COVID-19. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. 

Craftsman Jesse Yu, 32, walks his dogs with his girlfriend, on Peng Chau island, in Hong Kong, China October 14, 2022. Newcomers drawn by an idyllic lifestyle and low rents in one of the world's priciest property markets are rejuvenating Peng Chau, reversing an exodus in the 1970s as fortunes waned in the area, once home to Hong Kong's biggest matchstick factory. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. 

Teacher and yoga centre founder Taki Chan, 35, picks up a stuffed bear to air out, on Peng Chau island, in Hong Kong, China September 19, 2022. "After moving to Peng Chau, I realised I don't need to emigrate anymore," Chan said. "There are many resources here to help rejuvenate you, its people, its natural and quiet environment." REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 

Stuffed bears and clothes air out in a park, on Peng Chau island, in Hong Kong, China September 19, 2022. Newcomers drawn by an idyllic lifestyle and low rents in one of the world's priciest property markets are rejuvenating Peng Chau, reversing an exodus in the 1970s as fortunes waned in the area, once home to Hong Kong's biggest matchstick factory. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. 

A woman lies near the seashore, on Peng Chau island in Hong Kong, China August 19, 2022. Newcomers drawn by an idyllic lifestyle and low rents in one of the world's priciest property markets are rejuvenating Peng Chau, reversing an exodus in the 1970s as fortunes waned in the area, once home to Hong Kong's biggest matchstick factory. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. 

Craftsman Jesse Yu, 32, works in a workshop in the alley behind his apartment, on Peng Chau island, in Hong Kong, China September 14, 2022. "I enjoy doing woodwork because of the freedom," Yu said. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. 

Craftsman Jesse Yu, 32, works in a workshop in the alley behind his apartment, on Peng Chau island, in Hong Kong, China September 23, 2022. "I enjoy doing woodwork because of the freedom," Yu said. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. 

Yoga teacher Zero Chan, 36, holds a singing bowl during a meditation session, on Peng Chau island, in Hong Kong, China September 14, 2022. Peng Chau island offers valuable middle ground for some like Chan, who seek to leave behind the stress accumulated from events such as pro-democracy protests in 2019, a national security crackdown that followed, and more recently, strict curbs against COVID-19. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. 

Fish hang on a branch to dry, on Peng Chau island, in Hong Kong, China September 14, 2022. Newcomers drawn by an idyllic lifestyle and low rents in one of the world's priciest property markets are rejuvenating Peng Chau, reversing an exodus in the 1970s as fortunes waned in the area, once home to Hong Kong's biggest matchstick factory. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. 

Children play at a playgroup class, on Peng Chau island, in Hong Kong, China September 19, 2022. Newcomers drawn by an idyllic lifestyle and low rents in one of the world's priciest property markets are rejuvenating Peng Chau, reversing an exodus in the 1970s as fortunes waned in the area, once home to Hong Kong's biggest matchstick factory. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. 

The abandoned Sing Lei Hap Gei Lime Kiln factory is seen, on Peng Chau island in Hong Kong, China August 28, 2022. Newcomers drawn by an idyllic lifestyle and low rents in one of the world's priciest property markets are rejuvenating Peng Chau, reversing an exodus in the 1970s as fortunes waned in the area, once home to Hong Kong's biggest matchstick factory. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. 

Mouse FX, a reggae singer living on Peng Chau island, performs at a bookstore in Hong Kong, China August 28, 2022. Newcomers drawn by an idyllic lifestyle and low rents in one of the world's priciest property markets are rejuvenating Peng Chau, reversing an exodus in the 1970s as fortunes waned in the area, once home to Hong Kong's biggest matchstick factory. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. 

People take part a reggae music event at a bookstore, on Peng Chau island in Hong Kong, China August 28, 2022. Newcomers drawn by an idyllic lifestyle and low rents in one of the world's priciest property markets are rejuvenating Peng Chau, reversing an exodus in the 1970s as fortunes waned in the area, once home to Hong Kong's biggest matchstick factory. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. 

Participants walk in the Tin Hau parade, the biggest festival on Peng Chau island which celebrates the birth of the sea goddess, on Peng Chau island in Hong Kong, China August 18, 2022. Newcomers drawn by an idyllic lifestyle and low rents in one of the world's priciest property markets are rejuvenating Peng Chau, reversing an exodus in the 1970s as fortunes waned in the area, once home to Hong Kong's biggest matchstick factory. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. 

A woman stretches on the beach as she takes part in a meditation session, on Peng Chau island, in Hong Kong, China September 14, 2022. Newcomers drawn by an idyllic lifestyle and low rents in one of the world's priciest property markets are rejuvenating Peng Chau, reversing an exodus in the 1970s as fortunes waned in the area, once home to Hong Kong's biggest matchstick factory. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. 

People board a ferry, on Peng Chau island in Hong Kong, China August 28, 2022. Newcomers drawn by an idyllic lifestyle and low rents in one of the world's priciest property markets are rejuvenating Peng Chau, reversing an exodus in the 1970s as fortunes waned in the area, once home to Hong Kong's biggest matchstick factory. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. 

Craftsman Jesse Yu, 32, talks to teacher and yoga centre founder Taki Chan, 35, on a ferry heading to Central in Hong Kong, China October 14, 2022. "After moving to Peng Chau, I realised I don't need to emigrate anymore," Chan said. "There are many resources here to help rejuvenate you, its people, its natural and quiet environment." REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. 

Craftsman Jesse Yu, 32, smiles on a ferry heading to Central in Hong Kong, China October 14, 2022. Newcomers drawn by an idyllic lifestyle and low rents in one of the world's priciest property markets are rejuvenating Peng Chau, reversing an exodus in the 1970s as fortunes waned in the area, once home to Hong Kong's biggest matchstick factory. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. 

The sun sets behind an island near Peng Chau island, in Hong Kong, China October 14, 2022. Newcomers drawn by an idyllic lifestyle and low rents in one of the world's priciest property markets are rejuvenating Peng Chau, reversing an exodus in the 1970s as fortunes waned in the area, once home to Hong Kong's biggest matchstick factory. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. 

Craftsman Jesse Yu, 32, has dinner at his childhood home in Hong Kong, China October 14, 2022. Some seek to leave behind the stress accumulated from events such as pro-democracy protests in 2019, a national security crackdown that followed, and more recently, strict curbs against COVID-19. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. 

Residential buildings are seen outside Jesse Yu's childhood home in Hong Kong, China October 14, 2022. Some seek to leave behind the stress accumulated from events such as pro-democracy protests in 2019, a national security crackdown that followed, and more recently, strict curbs against COVID-19. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. 

A general view of Peng Chau island, in Hong Kong, China September 14, 2022. Newcomers drawn by an idyllic lifestyle and low rents in one of the world's priciest property markets are rejuvenating Peng Chau, reversing an exodus in the 1970s as fortunes waned in the area, once home to Hong Kong's biggest matchstick factory. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES.