What to do and see in New Territories, China: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

May 22, 2021 Leonarda Pillsbury

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. Tsing Yi Northeast Park

No.10 Tam Kon Shan Road, Hong Kong China +852 2436 3422 http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/parks/tynep/index.html
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Tsing Yi Northeast Park

2. Lamma Island Lookout Pavilion

Lamma Island Family Walk, Hong Kong China http://360stories.com/hong-kong/story/lamma-island-lookout-pavilion
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Lamma Island Lookout Pavilion

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.

3. Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)

Lantau Island, Hong Kong China +852 2985 5248 http://www.plm.org.hk/eng/buddha.php
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Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)

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. Ngong Ping 360

11 Tat Tung Road, Tung Chung, Lantau Island, Hong Kong China +852 3666 0606 [email protected] http://www.np360.com.hk/
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Ngong Ping 360

Ngong Ping Cable Car - the gateway to start your Lantau adventure in Hong Kong! Ngong Ping Cable Car connects downtown Tung Chung and Ngong Ping on Lantau Island. Adopting a safe and reliable bi-cable ropeway, the cable car is first-of-its-kind in Hong Kong. The journey begins from Tung Chung, crossing Tung Chung Bay to reach the angle station on Airport Island and turning 60 degrees towards North Lantau. You will be greeted with the vistas of the distant and vast South China Sea and the rolling greens of North Lantau Country Park. At the comfort of the cabin, enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the Hong Kong International Airport, verdant, mountainous terrain of Lantau Island, the Big Buddha and the 360-degree view of Ngong Ping Plateau.

Reviewed By rohit8585 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

i took the ride back from the island to the city and upgraded to crystal cabin, the views you get are amazing when you ride past the mountains and get above the sea is also an exiting experience must do when in HK

5. The Chinese University of Hong Kong

University Avenue, Sha Tin, Hong Kong China +852 3943 7000 http://www.cuhk.edu.hk
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Reviewed By 25kareny - Macau, China

This university is the second oldest university in H.K,it’s a massive campus, the view is really good.The school is a natural place

6. Tsz Shan Monastery

88 Po Mun Road, Tai Po, Hong Kong China +852 2123 8666 http://www.tszshan.org/home/default.php
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Tsz Shan Monastery

Reviewed By ViktoriaA - Hong Kong, China

Beautiful place with scenic views. A good place for meditation, they also offer walking meditation and calligraphy. The coffee shop there provides coffee/tea and cake for a donation. Pre-booking is required. Therefore, there are not a lot of people visiting at the same time and it is very peaceful. The museum was closed because of the corona virus when we were visiting.

7. Wisdom Path

Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, Outlying Islands, Hong Kong China +852 2810 2770 http://www.np360.com.hk/en
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Wisdom Path

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.

8. The Cats Tea Room

1/F, 45 Tai Ho Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong China +852 2149 6261 http://www.facebook.com/thecatstearoom
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The Cats Tea Room

9. Pak Tai Temple at Cheung Chau

End of Pak She Street, Cheung Chau, Hong Kong China +852 2981 0663 http://www.ctc.org.hk/en/directcontrol/temple23.asp
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Pak Tai Temple at Cheung Chau

Reviewed By Mairwen1

This is a very easy temple to visit because its only about a 5-10 min walk from the ferry terminal. Entry is free. It has special resonance today because it was built by local survivors of a terrible plague that swept the island in the 1770s. Hoping for a miracle, they desperately paraded images of the god Pak Tai through their narrow streets. It seemed to work and in gratitude, they banded together to honour and thank Pak Tai by building this temple. As you enter, 4 stone lions guard the entrance. If you look up there is also pair of colourful, ceramic dragons along the roofline, warding off evil and ensuring wealth and peace. Between the lions and the dragons, the temple is very well protected. Inside, it’s quite large. The central main hall is dedicated to Pak Tai, god of the sea. He also goes by the pleasingly dramatic name, ‘Supreme Emperor of the Dark Heaven’. He is surrounded by hanging coils of smoky incense, offerings of fruit and flowers and red cloths and is flanked by numerous other gods. I was more intrigued by the two large statues of menacing looking generals. They look as if they are just dying to strike you down at any minute. The one with his hand upraised is known as "Thousand Miles Eye" because he as the power to see everything. The other one is "Favourable Wind Ear" and he can hear from any distance. An unbeatable combination of superpowers. There are also 2 separate side halls, one on either side of the temple. Don't miss the hall on the left. It has an excellent information panel in English and a brilliant White Tiger mural which seems to be made of mosaic shards. Today the temple is most famous for its annual bun ceremony, which features 13m high towers of with up to 20,000 buns. People scramble up, trying to grab as many as they can from the top. GETTING THERE: From the ferry, turn left and walk for about 7 minutes along the main road, Pak She St that follows the harbour. OPEN: 7am – 5pm COST: free

10. Tin Hau Temple (kat O)

Kat O, Hong Kong China http://www.gohk.gov.hk/eng/welcome/north_spots.html?spots=5
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Tin Hau Temple (kat O)

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