10 Islands in Hong Kong That You Shouldn't Miss

May 20, 2021 Augustus Redeker

Delectable dim sum, floating islands, and a one-of-a-kind skyline are just some of Hong Kong’s unique features. Get an eyeful of traditional Chinese architecture in Ngong Ping village, then take the tram to the tippity-top of Victoria Peak for unparalleled views. The rocks and gentle hills of Nan Lian Garden will bring you inner peace, as will a calming cup of tea in a Stanley café. Become one with everything at the Chi Lin Nunnery, a serene Buddhist complex.
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1. Po Pin Chau

Po Pin Chau, Sai Kung East Country Park, Hong Kong China http://www.itishk.com/2014/10/po-pin-chau-sea-stack-island-cut-away-fa-shan/
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Po Pin Chau

2. Lantau island

Hong Kong China http://www.lantau-island.com
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4.5 based on 5,596 reviews

Lantau island

Reviewed By wing88kiu

It's so close to the city and even where the HK airport is, you can find the most scenic hiking trails, fishing village, beautiful beaches and good variety of restaurants all in one. The island is big and better to plan out your day on what you want to do. One cannot see everything in one day and can spend different days on different things to do. it's more than just the shopping mall and Disneyland.

3. Po Lin (Precious Lotus) Monastery

Lantau Island, Hong Kong China +86 903 509 4316 http://www.plm.org.hk/
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4.5 based on 2,125 reviews

Po Lin (Precious Lotus) Monastery

Located on Lantau Island, this monastery features the Big Buddha (Tiantau), which is the largest, seated, outdoor bronze Buddha in the world.

Reviewed By KatDeg

I have been up to see the big Buddha twice now. We travelled on the Ngong Ping 360 cable car up to the Po Lin Monastery. It is the second largest bronze Buddha statue in the world and surprisingly not all that old, only being built in the early 1990's after 12 years of construction. There are a little under 300 steps to walk up for a closer look at the statue, which if you are not fit or struggle to walk will find difficult. But once you get up the top, there are great views and a small gallery/display inside. You don't see the six "divas" from ground level either, so worth the few minute walk up the stairs. No photos are to be taken inside, as it is like a shrine to people who have died. So be respectful. The same goes for photos inside of the temples. Signs everywhere saying no photos and no visitors. Which means, you shouldn't go inside if you are not Buddhist. There are a few temples to see up there, including the Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas which has literally ten thousand Buddhas of various sizes in a hall of intricate detail and artwork. There are souvenir shops and places to eat up there as well. Do not feed the cattle or dogs that roam around, there are signs to say you will cop a fine. All up with a ride on the cable car, you will need a good 2-3 hours up there. Ensure you go at 10am, so you don't end up with long lines at the end of the day to get back down the mountain.

4. Lamma Island

Lamma Island, Islands Distict, Hong Kong China +852 2982 8100 http://Lamma.com.hk/
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4.5 based on 1,898 reviews

Lamma Island

Reviewed By cairn7_amanda - San Francisco, United States

My friend and I took the ferry from Central Pier to Sok Kwu Wan and walked up the island to Yung Shue Wan to take the ferry back. Along the way, we had lunch, took a ton of photos and had a wonderful day outdoors. The weather was perfect and the hike was pretty easy. We especially enjoyed Lo So Shing beach and could have stayed there for hours. Lamma Island is gorgeous and such a shirt distance from the busy city, I highly recommend as a half or full-day trip to get another view on Hong Kong.

5. Po Toi Island

Po Toi Island Southern Distict, Hong Kong China http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/see-do/great-outdoors/hikes/po-toi-island.jsp
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4.5 based on 71 reviews

Po Toi Island

Reviewed By TheOExpress - Hong Kong, China

...which is a pleasure to hike around. If you head left from the ferry and take the ‘rugged trail’ from the Tin Hau Temple then you’ll get to see plenty of beautiful scenery ok that path and the basic one later. The rocks and vegetation, all of course framed by the surrounding sea, makes everything about the island very picturesque.

6. Cheung Chau Island

Southwest of Hongkong Island, Hong Kong China +852 2981 0606 http://www.cheung-chau.com/
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4.5 based on 1,500 reviews

Cheung Chau Island

Reviewed By susana124 - Coquitlam, Canada

I took my husband and our two teenagers to island on a Monday. To avoid crowds in the weekend. We took the ferry at Admiralty Pier 5. The ride took us roughly 45 mins each way. We were planning to do “islands” hopping from one island to another. Upon to our arrival to Cheung Chau, we decide to spend the whole day there. No car. No transit there. You can rent bicycles at the piers upon arrival. Or like us, we walk around by foot. And rent the tricycles for an hour for fun. Along the coast are seafoods eateries one after another. And make sure you venture to allies. Tons of tons of street food! Don’t miss slice frozen water melon on the stick! Moo-chi are freshly made daily with multiple favors like mango and my favorite Durian ???? Curry fish balls, golden bubbles and more and more! Great great original local native fish balls fish cakes and rice noodles!

7. Tung Lung Chau

Sai Kung District, Hong Kong China
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Tung Lung Chau

Reviewed By TheOExpress - Hong Kong, China

...for so many reasons! Even though it was incredibly misty when we visited, so we sadly missed out on the views, heading round on the loop was an absolute pleasure. The variation in landscape and foliage is extraordinary; spending time in the huts offering food is like going back in time; the hiking is challenging yet accessible. We will most certainly be back on a clear day to see the views from the very top!

8. Ap Lei Chau

Ap Lei Chau Mainstreet, Hong Kong China
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Ap Lei Chau

9. Tap Mun Island

Northeast of Tolo Harbour, Hong Kong China http://www.tapmun.hk/index.htm
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Tap Mun Island

Reviewed By Aussielins - Taree, Australia

On my second visit, I walked on a well made path that circled the island. The route was well marked and passed many interesting features including a Tin Hau temple and the Balance Rock. Views were magnificent. After the walk, we had a mediocre meal in the only restaurant that was open near the ferry.

10. Tung Ping Chau

Hong Kong China http://www.geopark.gov.hk/en_s4f6.htm
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Tung Ping Chau

Reviewed By BradJill - Hong Kong, China

Tung Ping Chau is the farthest and wildest of Hong Kong outlying islands, being just 2 km off the mainland Chinese coast and Mirs Bay and around 27 km away by ferry from the Ma Liu Shui Pier near University MTR Station. This is a small crescent shaped island less than 1.2 sq. km yet it is one of Hong Kong's finest marine and geological locations, the reason most visit here today. In the distant past the island had up to 3000 people and over 100 junk boats supporting a thriving fishing community. There were a handful of island villages with numerous hamlets some of which are several centuries old. By the 1970s, the villagers had mostly deserted their homes and migrated to the city (Hong Kong). Now these are little more than ghost towns, with hamlet ruins slowing being taken over by nature. Today, most come to the island as weekend day-trippers from the city, eager to hike the 6.5 km loop trail and enjoy the remarkable geological land and rock formations seen along the coastline. The trail passes through some of the abandoned villages mentioned above. It includes stretches through grassy hillsides, at times with heavy vegetation, wooded sections and even a couple of bamboo forests. There are viewpoints and numerous stops to see the beaches and geological highlights along the way. Highlights include the iron rock formations at A-Ma Wan Beach, the ancient Tin Hau Temple, the remarkable sedimentary towers (sea stacks) and wave-cut patterns lining the coastline at Lung Lok Shui. The shores of Pak Lap Wan and Chau Wei Kok offer more of these layered sedimentary formations. Another highlight is the fully formed sea abrasion canyon that you can walk through at Cam Keng Chau. These are rare geological features that form dramatic and beautiful scenery. Visitors will find numerous places to take rest or have a picnic around the island. There are several public toilets on the east side of the island as well as in the village cafes setup around 500 metres from the Tung Ping Chau Pier, which links the island with the civilised world of Hong Kong. You will find signs, trail markers and information panels provided at each of the highlight stops. Note : Public ferry service to Tung Ping Chau is available from Ma Liu Shui Pier near University MTR Station on Saturday (9am and 3pm) and Sunday (9am). It takes around 1.5 hours to travel the 27km distance to Tung Ping Chau. The ferry then returns from Tung Ping Chau to Ma Liu Shui Pier at 5.15pm (Sat and Sun). There are no daily sailings to Tung Ping Chau during weekdays.

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