Throughout Lantau Island, the beautiful scenery and famous historical sites are truly fascinating. There is a chain of mountains that stretches from the higher elevations in the west to the lower ridges in the east. The highest peak in the mountain range is Phoenix Mountain, standing 935 meters (102,2 yards) high. It is the second highest peak in all of Hong Kong. The most popular attraction for tourists visiting Lantau Island is climbing Phoenix Mountain to view and admire the sunrise. Tourists often climb up at night, and reach the top before the daybreak. It's steep in places so tourists should be well prepared before setting out. Bring a flashlight.
There are 47 villages on Lantau Island. Three of them, Mui Wo, Tai O, and Tung Chung are being developed as new towns. In addition, more than 78.4 square kilometers (30.3 square miles) of the island has been designated as Wild Countryside Park. Tai O, also known as "The Venice of the Orient", is the largest settlement on Lantau Island. Crisscrossing canals run the length and breadth of the small fishing harbor. In addition, homes built on stilts over the water are a common sight here. Tai O was once a garrison town but has now become a peaceful fishing harbor. Salted fish is a local specialty. Tai O was once the largest city on the island. In the 1970s, Tai O started to attract holiday visitors, and today the town is prosperous and busy.
You can participate in many outdoor activities in the Wild Countryside Park such as hiking, camping, swimming, and fishing. Or you can have a barbecue in the mountains far from the hustle and bustle of the towns.
The most beautiful beaches in Hong Kong are scattered along the southern coast, the area around Cheung Chau Island , and the vicinity of Tai O, which is about 3.2 kilometers (2 miles), --20 minutes by bus--from Mui Wo.
After one of the most advanced new airports in the world, Hong Kong International Airport, was opened on a man-made island in northern part of Lantau Island in 1998, your coming to Lantau Island becomes more convenient. On Sep 12th, 2005 Hong Kong Disneyland will open to public, after your eyes being delighted in the natural beauty of Lantau Island, you may pay a visit there.
The tranquil, natural environment and Hong Kong Disneyland will make Lantau Island a popular spot for not only nature lovers and hikers but who like large entertainment parks as well.
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Travelers' Voices on Lantau Island
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Sep. 17,2009 19:53 Reply
Ms.Carol(USA) said:
I will be coming to HK for vacation. If I stay in Lantau Island, can I go out for night life? How late does the ferries run? Are there ferries to Tsim Sha Tsui or Central? Besides Ferries, is there taxis or buses, MTR etc. connecting Lantau to rest of HK or Kowloon? Please advise. Thank you.
Sep. 28,2009 15:45
Mr.Kenny Lam(usa) replied:
night life in lantau is not as extravagant as in kowloon and victoria isalnd( main island). buses usually run on limited schedule since life in lantau is a bit slower then the main islands. MTR connected the airport runs late. go to hotels and ask the conceige or go to HK tourist association( there is an office in TsimShaTsui( next to the Star ferry).that office is very helpful to tourists. Enjoy HK!!
Oct. 13,2009 10:20
Ms.Megan(USA) replied:
I will be going to HK next week and stay at Novotel Citygate. I know it connects to an outlet mall and the Metro station. Any recommendation of one day excursion on Lantau?
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Sep. 22,2009 12:48 Reply
Ms.LIZAYING(Singapore) said:
Hi All, I will be staying in Lantau Island Hollywood hotel for 2 days, thinkings of visting The Big Buddha (Po Lin Monastery). How to go to the Big Buddha from the Disneyland? By Taxis I understand should be quite costly, any suggestion that do not cost to much?
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Sep. 8,2009 00:25 Reply
Ms.Wong(Singapore) said:
I will be vising hong kong soon for holiday and will be staying at Kimberly Hotel. Any attractive places nearby the hotel to recommend to me?
Between, how to go to the Big Buddha from the Disneyland?
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Aug. 20,2009 07:33 Reply
Ms.CATHERINESMITH(United States) said:
if were going to stay in lantau, can we easily access HK disneyland, ocean park, victoria peak, stanley market and some other HK attractions? were going to stay about 7-10 days. Can you also recommend a reasonable place to stay not a hotel, I like a transient type where we could coook, or maybe a cheap housetype place that can accomodate 5 people with complete. Thankyou!
Aug. 21,2009 02:37
Mr.Mike(cn) replied:
Hi,there. Lantau island is near the ocean park. You can have easy access to ocean park. I don't think it's a good idea to stay in some place of transient type. One day or two would be ok, but 7 to 10 days would be... you know. Hotel would be better.
Aug. 21,2009 07:51
Ms.CATHERINESMITH(United States) replied:
Thanks Mike!
I appreciate your info. So, if were going to make Lantau as our base, we can still easily access all the places we want to go? I want to know, if its a good idea to stay in Lantau to cover ALL the places we wanted to go? Thank you!
Aug. 21,2009 20:28
Ms.Melissa(cn) replied:
Hi,Ms.
Disneyland is in the area of lantau, so quite convenient! Yet Ocean Park is located in the southern part of HongKong Island and Victorial Peak is between HongKong Island and Kowloon island. These three sites are away from each other. Staying Lantau is a good choice for Disneyland yet not that for the other two.
Aug. 22,2009 06:04
Mr.catherine smith(usa) replied:
so, is it agood idea to get a two different hotel location or just base in one single place, is that reasonable??? Thank you!
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Jul. 27,2009 07:43 Reply
Ms.Xeryne(Philippines) said:
Hi,
Me and my fiancee would like to spend our honeymoon at Kowloon,HK. Do you think, we can go to big buddha, disneyland and ocean park with 3 days? Please advice.
Jul. 27,2009 20:05
Ms.Betty(U.K.) replied:
Hi, there is no problem to go to big buddha, disneyland and ocean park within 3 days. :)
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Jul. 25,2009 22:07 Reply
Mr.Kat said:
Hi, is there a good fireworks show on New Years Eve (Dec,31,2009) on Lantau Island? I will be staying at the Marriott Hotel in Sky City. If so, how do I get there? I dont want the crowds at Victoria Harbour. Thank you.
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Jul. 1,2009 02:46 Reply
Mrs.sheng(dubai) said:
I am traveling to Hongkong and i will stay at Holiday inn golden mile in kowloon. Please advise how to go to big buddha, disneyland and ocean park from the hotel.
thanks.
Jul. 1,2009 23:03
Mr.Shan replied:
The MTR station Tsim Sha Tsui is very close to your hotel. So, most of the trip could depend on HK MTR.
To Ocean Park: please take the MTR from Tsim Sha Tsui to the next Admiralty. Out of the Exit B, you could find the bus 629 which could take you to the park directly.
To Disneyland: also take the MTR at Tsim Sha Tsui and then get off at Lai King. Then, please take the Tung Chung Line and transfer to Disneyland Resort Line at Sunny Bay. The terminal is the Disneyland.
To Big Buddha: you could arrange visiting it and the disneyland together since they are close to each other. Anyway, a route starting from the hotel. Take the MTR at Tsim Sha Tsui and then get off at Lai King. Then, please take the Tung Chung Line to its terminal of Tung Chung. Then, you could find the cable car of Ngong Ping 360 which lead you to the Buddha directly.
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Jun. 9,2009 22:57 Reply
Ms.LSCLOUISE(Malaysia) said:
Hello there,
I will be going to HK this Fri, and staying in Causeway Bay. Just would like to know what is the cost and transport to Lantau Island? we are plan to Ocean Park and The Peak as well, please let me know how to get there and how much would it be cost. Appreciate your kind assistance. Thank you.
Jun. 10,2009 03:26
Mr.Jason replied:
To Lantau Island: Get to Central first and then take Tung Chung Line to Tung Chung.
To Ocean Park: take subway to Admiralty and then change to Bus 629 to the Ocean Park.
To the Peak: You can walk to the peak from Central or Admiralty. Just a few minutes to get to the tramway station at the foot of the peak.
Sorry, just can help with the route, no accurate cost now. Enjoy~
Jun. 10,2009 20:58
Ms.lsclouise(Malaysia) replied:
Dear Jason, Thank you so much for your helps. Good Day!
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Jun. 6,2009 09:40 Reply
Mrs.Sarah(England) said:
Hello there,
Me and my family are going to Lantau Island for a vacation and we are wanting to get a ferry from there to Hong Kong Island to go to Stanley Martket and Tsim Sha Tsui.
Any ideas, let me know. Thanks.
Jun. 7,2009 02:40
Mr.Elizabeth replied:
Hi, Sarah,
You can take the ferry boat to the Ferry Pier 7 in Central. You can take Bus 6/6a/6x/66/260 from Central to Stanley. To Tsim Sha Tsui, you can take Tianxing Ferry Boat from Central To Tsim Tsa Tsui, Or take metro way via sea tunnel. Good luck~
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May. 25,2009 05:19 Reply
Mrs.Ichu(Philippines) said:
Hi there,
Me and my husband are going for a vacation there in hongkong and we are staying near nathan road in kowloon. I heard about City Gate Outlets in Tung Chung and they metioned that its cheap there. Is it really cheap there compared to the once (same brands) i will see in tsim sha tsui? I really need your help. Please let me know. Thanks!
May. 25,2009 21:11
Ms.Evelyn(China) replied:
The Citygate Outlets in Tung Chung is a shopping mall with many discounted brands. I think you should go to get around there.