City: Lantau Island
Top Things to do in Lantau Island
Top Restaurants in Hong Kong
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Lantau Island, China
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. Lantau island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,596 reviews
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.
2. Po Lin (Precious Lotus) Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,125 reviews
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.
3. Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)
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4.5 based on 14,794 reviews
Reviewed By maheshrathod
What a magnificent man made bronze statue... Fantastic location, journey to Big Budhha though Ngong Ping 360 via crystal base cable car is amazing .... all peaks that were emerging from fog .... too good !!
4. Wisdom Path
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By Travelguru1101 - Sydney, Australia
Definitely recommend taking a walk to the Wisdom Path. The crowd is a lot thinner. You will see cows and “post apocalyptic” buildings on the way, just keep following the signage and path. Once you get there, you’ll know. The setting is refreshing and relaxing. Go with a friend who knows traditional Chinese if possible, the Buddhist poems on the wooden beams adds to the experience. The Wisdom Path is magnificent with a bit of mist. There are further hiking trails you could take but we didn’t due to time.
5. Tai O
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4.0 based on 1,708 reviews
Lovely little fishing village with many shops and seafood. Take a boat ride for lovely scenery or take a walk up the mountain to see the White Chinese Dolhins swim.
Reviewed By ChuckW141 - Flagler Beach, United States
Great traditional fishing village lots of great things to see houses on stilts lots of seafood to look at all kinds of different things to look at in the sample
6. Mui Wo Scenic Resort
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4.0 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By lilu557515 - Hong Kong, China
Been here for over two years now and will keep returning. We hiked from Discovery Bay to Mui Woo. MW is such a tranquil island and very relaxing. Tak Chai Kee Restaurant faces the sea near the beach has the best Chinese food, great service and coldest beer. Love it here. Point to note is ferry to central is every hour so good idea to check times while you eat. Prices of restaurant is decent too. Recommended !! For locals and tourists
7. Tung Chung Fort
8. Tung Chung Battery
9. Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
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4.0 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By blairabroad2012 - Hong Kong, China
Went with 4 friends. Easy fun trip starting from HK Sunny Bay MTR/bus station (B5 - $5.50) - to Zhuhai & Macau Terminal at Airport - coach then arrive Macau bus terminal - take 101X bus into town - then reverse trip. Comfortable coach to Macau with double-decker bus back. Great views. Even saw a group of fishing trawlers fishing in a circle - to increase & share their catch? Never seen that before! We had lunch at a great restaurant - Casa do Porco Preto (separate review) then finished up with traditional Egg Tarts/Coffee at The Venetian. A great day out! and cheap! No time for gambling! NNnnnooo :( Next time!
10. North Lantau Obelisk
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