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Things to do in Hong Kong, China: The Best Islands
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. Lamma Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,898 reviews
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.
4. Po Toi Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
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.
5. Pui O
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By jessabucasan - Trece Martires, Philippines
It's good to do camping as well as mountain climbing. Bring your own shoes that good for mountain climbing, and tents for camping. You can also bring your own food that you needed for Barbeques.
6. Peng Chau Island (Ping Chau, Pingzhou)
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4.0 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By Mairwen1
Peng Chau Island is a very easy day-trip from Central Pier #6. Ferries go daily and go direct to the island, a quick 30min trip. On the fast ferry, we could sit outside on the top deck which was a nice way to travel. HIKING – It’s a tiny island so none of the hiking trails are terribly strenuous. The Peng Yu Path is an easy and very scenic, looped trail around the beaches and coastline, past the Lung Mo temple and Old Fisherman’s Rock. The longer 7km Family Trail hike will take you around the whole island and a steep trail leads to Finger Hill which is the highest point on the island. FOOD – The few restaurants are clustered around the village and ferry. Don’t expect the same range of seafood restaurants that you get at Lamma or Cheung Chau islands. There are still a few nice places Hoi King Seafood or Kee Sum Café but beware of island timing. Don't do what we did and leave it too late for lunch. In hindsight, we should have timed our hike to be back at the main village earlier. We arrived back around 3pm by which time, everything was shut or shutting. DON’T MISS - A quirky highlight of our trip was visiting the old leather factory. I have written a separate review on it but it is a must-see. The converted factory is now a wonderfully whacky outdoor gallery with free-form sculpture, gardens, a fish and tortoise pond, recycled ‘junk’ installations and artwork. It’s amazing and an absolute must if you have kids with you. Entry is free but you can contribute via donation boxes.
