City: Islands District
Top Things to do in Islands District
Top Restaurants in Hong Kong
What to do and see in Islands District, China: The Best Neighborhoods
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. Sok Kwu Wan
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By TheOExpress - Hong Kong, China
...for when you first arrive on Lamma Island, as the main ferry from Central takes people to the other end. There are lots of options for seafood, including the famous Rainbow Seafood restaurant (which has its own boat to take diners over), and a few other interesting bars and shops too, as well as a pretty Tim Hau temple on the main path out. To get an even better view of the village and its bay, make sure to visit the lookout opposite. Both of Lamma’s main villages have their charms but the remote nature of Sok Kwu Wan and little details like it’s covered main walkway make it just as much of a destination as Yung Shue to the north.
2. Tai O
Overall Ratings
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
3. Tung Chung
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By AradhanaVerma - Mumbai, India
For most of those living in Hong Kong , Tung Chung is a place which is very far from the hot and happening town area and is mostly used as a gateway to the Big Buddha or a transit point for some trails. This is a place which has many hidden delights. Many a beautiful trails start from here and the location of Tung Chung is perfect in the sense that neither does it have the chaos of its more glamorous neighbours nor is it without its own hustle bustle. And basically, you have almost everything which you need to lead a good life is here. Tung Chung is beautiful place with a beautiful waterfront and you can spend hours staring at the sunset and the moon and the mountains and the water. The place is characterised by lush greenery and vistas of the Tung Chung Bay which opens into the South China Sea. It is surrounded by mountains on all sides and is very clean and green. There is an awesome outlet Mall by the name of Citygate and a Novotel hotel right next to the Mall. Very near to the airport.
4. Discovery Bay
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 242 reviews
Perfectly framed by mountains and surrounded by the beautiful South China Sea, Discovery Bay, a serene resort development on the northeastern coast of Lantau Island, is a peaceful oasis away from hectic Hong Kong. The destination offers a wide selection of dining options and leisure activities. D'Deck, the renowned oceanfront alfresco dining hotspot boasts 20 restaurants with most commanding spectacular views of the sea and Disneyland fireworks. The 400-metre-long beach, hiking and walking trails, waterfront boardwalk, horse-drawn carriage, and the deluxe resort hotel Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong, present a total resort experience for leisure and getaway, yet it is just a step away from downtown Central, the Hong Kong International Airport, nearby attractions such as Hong Kong Disneyland, Ngong Ping 360, Po Lin Monastery, Giant Buddha and Wisdom Path. Take the ferry from Central Pier 3, or shuttle bus from the Airport, Tung Chung and Sunny Bay MTR stations.
Reviewed By JulieN2691
Discovery Bay is a beautiful, eco-friendly and laid back part of Lantau Island. With the current unrest happening in the city areas, DB is really the ideal place to stay. It’s mostly occupied by expatriates and it’s easily accessible via both ferry and shuttle buses. Only negative is the higher transportation costs involved. Between the North Plaza and the Ferry Terminal, the latter has a better range of shops and services; hence a better place to stay.
5. Pak She Praya Road
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Mairwen1
Cheung Chau has a wonderful old-world fishing village atmosphere, making it one of my favourite day trips. Once you get off the ferry, the first thing to do is to stroll along Pak She Praya, the main road running along the harbour. This is the best starting point for exploring the island. No cars are allowed on Cheung Chau so the road is more like a promenade with pedestrians and bikes only. On one side you have the water and leafy trees and on the other side, a string of shops and local seafood restaurants. The small harbour is filled with fishing boats, many of which are tethered together to make a sort of floating fishing community. It’s a colourful scene. We wandered along, intrigued by the rows of fish, shrimp and cuttlefish spread out on large woven trays, drying in sun. We stopped to look at the tanks of fresh fish, crabs, razor clams and other more curious looking creatures from the deep (I’m still wondering what that slug-like looking thing was) and we bought giant frozen slices of watermelon on a stick, bigger than my head, and tried to eat them before they dripped down our arms. The 2 best things to do along Pak She Praya Rd are visiting the Pak Tai temple and lunch at one of the local seafood restaurants. If you turn left from the ferry, you’ll be spoilt for choice for restaurants. My favourite one is probably The New Baccarat but I also recently tried Hong Lok Seafood which was good too (see separate reviews). The temple is right next to The New Baccarat. Entry is free. It is the biggest Pak Tai temple in Hong Kong, with 4 lions guarding the entrance, coils of smoky incense and statues of gods with pleasingly dramatic names like ‘Supreme Emperor of the Dark Heaven’, "Thousand Miles Eye" and "Favourable Wind Ear". Once you have strolled the length of Pak She Praya Rd, you can start to explore some of the narrow backstreets or head over to the beach which is about 10 minutes away, on the opposite side of the island.
