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 Cheung Chau

Cheung Chau (meaning "long island" in Cantonese) is one of the most popular of all the outlying islands. Shaped like a dumbbell, it is about a 30-55-minute ferry ride from Hong Kong's Central District.  Cheung Chau is a picturesque island with a waterfront that bustles with activity. There are butcher shops and vendors selling fresh fish, shellfish, fruit and vegetables.

The Pak Tai Temple built in 1783 is dedicated to popular Taoist God of the Sea and the scene of the must-attend Cheung Chau Bun Festival every spring.


Lamma Island

Located about half an hour by ferry from the bustling city of Hong Kong, Lamma is an eclectic melting pot of arty culture and Chinese tradition. Because of its proximity to the city it is one of the most adored weekend excursions. Clean air, golden beaches, delicious seafood and fantastic hiking trails are the main draws.

Two of the most popular places to visit on the Lamma island are the villages of Sok Kwu Wan and Yung Shue Wan. People come from all over the world to raise the seafood at Sok Kwu Wan's plethora of restaurants, terraces on stilts over the bay sample. Fresh chilli crab, garlic prawns, fried squid and steamed fish with ginger and spring onions are the favorites. Yung Shue Wan, which also offers western-style restaurants and bars, craft shops along its main street to enjoy laid-back. The village also has a Tin Hau temple built more than 100 years.


Peng Chau

Peng Chau island is small enough to walk around and you never get lost! About one-third the size of neighboring Cheung Chau, and in conjunction with its neighbors by a ferry service between the islands and Kaido Peng Chau has charmed many of the larger island, but in a more intimate scale. These include an attractive fishing port, a two-century-old Tin Hau Temple, an early morning fish market and a small community, whose maze of lanes shows many aspects of traditional rural life. Hand-painted porcelain is a real cottage industry here.

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Hong Kong: Outlying Island

Hong Kong outlying islands are a world of rich history and culture, breathtaking natural beauty and charming village life. The Outlying Islands are Hong Kong's playground, offering visitors some exciting experiences. It includes: Lantau Island, Cheung Chau Island, Lamma Island  and Peng Chau.

Lantau Island
Originally the site of fishing villages, the island has been developed in recent years and also  is the largest island in Hong Kong, located at the mouth of the Pearl River. Administratively, most of Lantau Island is part of the Islands District of Hong Kong.

Families visiting Hong Kong Disneyland will embark on a magical journey through four themed lands – Main Street U.S.A., Fantasyland, Adventureland, and Tomorrowland.. Disney stories and characters really come to life here! Must-see attractions like Disney On Parade features all Disney characters singing and dancing along Main Street U.S.A; Donald Duck relives the memorable moments of Disney’s animated films in the 3D show Mickey’s PhilharMagic; Mickey and his friends perform in the Broadway-style musical show “The Golden Mickeys”; and Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy make surprise appearances in the Fantasy Gardens.

The Ngong Ping 360 experience starts with a 25 minute cable car ride from Tung Chung to a culturally themed village high atop a mountain plateau on Lantau Island.

Covering an area of approximately 1.5 hectares, the Ngong Ping Piazza a strong Buddhist character and fits in with the religious atmosphere of the Ngong Ping. The plaza connects the various tourist attractions in Ngong Ping, including Po Lin Monastery, Giant Buddha, Ngong Ping 360 cable car Ngong Ping Village and Wisdom Path. It allows visitors to Ngong Ping, which is a popular tourist destination due to its religious setting and natural beauty, characterized in a consistent way to explore.

Tai O Fishing Village and Stilt-house
For a look at a rare example of a Chinese stilt-house community, head on the edge of the far northwest coast of Lantau Island. This is the land of the Tanka people, a community of fishermen who have built their houses on stilts above the tidal flats for generations because they do not feel safe on the ground.

Mui Wo, Lantau Island is the gateway for visitors arriving by ferry, and it is worth exploring before you go to other parts of the island. The Mui Wo Valley was first settled by farmers in the middle of the Ming Dynasty (16 century). From the 19 th century, there were six villages in the valley, many of whose residents worked in a silver mine that works for several decades. The remains of the mine are still visible and has provided the area with the alternative name of Silver Mine Bay. Also survived until today are different watchtowers built by the villagers to protect themselves from attacks by pirates. Since 1930, the bay has become a popular beach served by a hotel, used mainly by visitors on weekends.

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