City: Islands District
Top Things to do in Islands District
Top Restaurants in Hong Kong
5 Lookouts in Islands District That You Shouldn't Miss
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.
Restaurants in Hong Kong
1. Lamma Island Lookout Pavilion
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By BradJill - Hong Kong, China
There are a handful of pavilion lookout points around Lamma Island that you will encounter when hiking the Lamma Island Family Walk across the island. One that I find particularly impressive is located just past Lo So Shing village on the way down to Sok Kwu Wan. Here you find a short walk down from the main trail to a traditional Chinese style pavilion which includes shaded bench seating as well as really nice views over the harbour at So Lo Shing and Sok Kwu Wan in the distance. It is a quick and easy place to stop by while hiking across Lamma Island, well worth making the stop during your hike.
2. Cheung Chau North Lookout Pavilion
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Mairwen1
Cheung Chau has a wonderful old-world fishing village atmosphere and some great hiking. The hike to North Lookout Pavilion is a steep walk to the highest point on the island, with magical views at the top. From here, you have a panoramic view down upon the island’s tombolo formation and in the other direction, you look across the sea to Lantau Island, with Kowloon and the western end of Hong Kong Island in the distance. It is an uphill walk all the way but the climb is pretty steady. It’s not as steep or as long as walking up the Peak so if you have done that, you’d have no trouble at all with this walk. The paths and stairs are even and there are no rough patches. If it has been raining, the path might possibly be a little mossy and slippery but otherwise it's a reliably safe and good path. A large part of the trail is closed in with greenery which keeps it shady and a little cooler. GETTING THERE 1. Coming off the #5 Cheung Chau ferry, turn left and walk about 5 -10 min until you come to the last seafood restaurant, The New Baccarat (can recommend this for lunch later – see separate review). 2. Right beside the restaurant, but set a little further back, you will see the Pak Tai temple, with a large, open square in front of it. Cross the square and turn right up the hill. 3. You will pretty quickly come to a house with 2 red columns and the path will diverge. Stick to your left and head up the stairs. 4. At the top of the staircase, is a rest area. In a spot of good luck, we arrived here just as the tail end of a typhoon hit the island and we sheltered here until it passed. 5. From here, follow the concrete path to your right and keep heading uphill. You’ll start to see signs to North Lookout Pavilion now. This is the steepest part but it doesn't last for long. 6. Look out for another rest area on your left (they seem to be inordinately fond of rest areas on Cheung Chau). There are pavilion-like shelters here but this is not your final stop and it’s very overgrown so has barely any view. 7. As you enter the rest area, on your left, you will see a set of stairs with wooden railings, leading through the greenery. This will take you directly up to the pavilion where the most panoramic view will open up before you. 8. After you’ve stopped at the pavilion, press on and walk down the extra set of stairs to the point right at the edge of the island. You would think the views couldn't get better but they do, so don't baulk at these final stairs. 9. I believe that you can also take stairs down to the small, secluded Tung Wan Tsai Beach but we didn't do this. All in all, you should allow about 1.5 - 2 hours there and back. NOTE: There is more than one path to the lookout. We took the route that kept us mostly on walking trails rather than the road. If you are cycling, then you would keep to the road instead. In that case, keep going past the seafood restaurants, leaving the main village and following the road as it loops around the island. Don’t turn off, keep riding past a couple of little bays until you get to a steep road on your right which leads up to the pavilion. If have padlocks, you can chain your bike up and walk from here.
