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  • Untung T
    Manila, Philippines153 contributions
    Great half day spent
    Every time we visit hong Kong, we make it a habit to visit lantau Island and the big Buddha. The cable car experience is always nice, not only for kids but for grownups as well. Near the cable car station at the mtr is a mall with factory outlet shops, great for shopping and dining. Queues for cable car tickets are long, as you'll find many tourists visiting. I would suggest buying tickets online, which give you the privilege of skipping the line. We, for example, got out crystal canin tickets via klook. Best time to visit is in the morning or before lunch.
    Review of: Lantau island
    Written 31 March 2023
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  • Colin
    Cape Coral, FL395 contributions
    Very touristy place - but a bucket list for travelers
    The Buddha itself is not very old but that does not take anything of the beauty of this place.
    The monastery is beautiful and a little village has been established to entertain tourists even more.

    Stunning views and a beautiful landscape - the bus drive or gondola alone are worth the travel.
    Review of: Po Lin (Precious Lotus) Monastery
    Written 24 May 2023
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  • schmidtmg
    Switzerland1,027 contributions
    a nice day out
    I had not been to Lamma since 2011 , before the tragic ferry disaster... I went back on a recent sunny Sunday and took the ferry from Central to Yung Shue Wan, Yung Shue Wan is busy, and busy with expats who seem to reside here. There is a French bakery with fresh (i.e. crispy crust) baguette, and the - wonderful - Lamma Vinyl Record Store, a treasure trove for fans of old vinyls. The owner is very helpful trying to help you locate items, including in other shops on HK Island or Kowloon. The hike from Yung Shue Wan to Sok Kwu Wan is about 75 minutes - halfway through there is a wonderful beach. Sok Kwu Wan has the better seafood restaurants and stands with locally produced XO sauces and shrimp paste. I took the ferry from Sok Kwu Wan back to Central...
    Review of: Lamma Island
    Written 1 May 2023
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  • Voyage_De_Plaisir
    Gurugram (Gurgaon), India904 contributions
    Good
    It’s around 35 min ferry boat ride to this island , nice good sea food options available and clean beach and walk . You can spend whole day here
    Review of: Cheung Chau Island
    Written 10 April 2023
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  • BradJill
    Hong Kong, China156,845 contributions
    Popular day trip destination from the city
    We recently spent a day on Peng Chau to enjoy some rural environs and a bit of hiking. This is a popular day trip destination for Hong Kongers looking to escape the chaos of the city in favour of the slower pace of life found on the outlying islands. You can reach Peng Chau from Central Pier 6 on Hong Kong Island and from Mui Wo ferry pier on Lantau Island.

    Peng Chau is around 1 sq. km and easy to hike the 7km Island trail that circles the island and crisscrosses various sections of both the north and south sections of Peng Chau. You'll see some interesting temples, evidence of the islands past thriving factories of the 20th-century, coastal areas, beaches, wetlands, interesting geological landmarks and an interesting local village in the centre of the island, near the main ferry pier.

    There are few eateries on Peng Chau as well as a Welcomme supermarket if you need a drink or snack during your visit. Note that ferries are pretty busy by late morning and returning to Central in mid-afternoon. Something to keep in mind if you prefer to travel during less busy and crowded times while we remain in the pandemic.
    Review of: Peng Chau Island (Ping Chau, Pingzhou)
    Written 30 October 2020
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  • Mairwen1
    United Kingdom8,650 contributions
    Remote, Beautiful and Undeveloped
    Po Toi is a remote island, well and truly off the beaten track. It’s undeveloped and basic which is a large part of its beauty. We recently spent a day here and our 2 highlights were the Po Toi Walking Trail and lunch at the Ming Kee Seafood Restaurant.
    The walking trail allows you to do a 5 km loop of the island and features stark but striking scenery, with rugged, barren cliffs and curious granite rock formations. The other main sights listed on the trail are Mo’s ‘haunted’ mansion, the Tin Hau temple, a lighthouse, pagodas and a set of prehistoric carvings. You’ll also see derelict buildings being slowly consumed by jungle growth and very elderly villagers sitting by their homes and cutting up dried seaweed and fish in the traditional way. It was a relatively easy paved walk and is well sign-posted but because we were there on a hot day, we found the sun was relentless. The island is quite exposed without much shade so next time, I’d choose a cooler time of the year to go.
    We really enjoyed our long lunch at Ming Kee which sits over the sand on the main beach. Despite it’s remoteness, it’s very popular and lots of people come here just for the restaurant so it’s best to book ahead. Be aware, that it’s only open on weekends and is cash only.
    Apart from Ming Kee and a couple of very simple food stalls, there are not many other facilities so you need to come prepared and in summer, hats, sunscreen and bottled water are absolute essentials.
    Getting there can be a bit tricky. You can’t be too spontaneous and you’ll have to keep an eye on the ferry timetable because the ferries only run a few times a day and only on certain days. We caught the ferry from Blake Pier at Stanley. From here, they run on weekends & public holidays. The trip takes 30 min and was $50 return (cash or Octopus). Be careful to tuck your ticket away safely for the return trip because if you lose it like we did, you’ll have to pay again. The Aberdeen ferry runs a little more often.
    Review of: Po Toi Island
    Written 22 June 2021
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  • BradJill
    Hong Kong, China156,845 contributions
    Interesting history and some good sightseeing
    Aberdeen is a seaside community on the southwest side of Hong Kong Island that has an interesting history and is a fairly popular location for tourists visiting the city.

    Historically, this area of Hong Kong was long inhabited by the Tanka people, fisherfolks known for living in floating villages. The harbour also has a long standing fishing industry which can still be experienced along the Aberdeen Promenade and Wholesale Market. Along the promenade, you will find fresh and dried seafood dealers selling directly to the public. You can also browse around the wholesale market, which is very busy first thing in the morning.

    Other popular activities around the promenade include arranging sampan boats for joy rides around the busy Aberdeen Harbour or catching ferry rides to outlying islands of Lamma or Po Toi. For several decades, this has also been where tourists would catch short ride out to the historic Jumbo Kingdom floating restaurant.

    Unfortunately, the Jumbo Kingdom closed down in 2020 due to the pandemic. However, the local government has plans for a large scale tourism revitalisation and overhaul project for the entire area of Aberdeen. Part of this scheme will include passing over possession of the Jumbo Kingdom to Ocean Park who will manage the property as a heritage attraction in the future. No precise dates have been agreed for these initiatives. My best guess is that it will be at least several years before doors are reopened.

    There are a few other things to do around Aberdeen for those interested in spending a bit more time here. The historic Tin Hau Temple is worth a visit, you can across the harbour to spend time in neighbouring Ap Lei Chau or spend time in the family friendly hiking grounds around the Aberdeen Reservoirs and Country Park just northeast of the fishing village.
    Review of: Aberdeen
    Written 1 March 2021
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  • Funky17
    Hong Kong, China34 contributions
    Fun Fun
    Get away from Hong Kong this is a gret place to come and be free and enjoy. Cheung Sha Beach is beeter though
    Review of: Pui O
    Written 23 July 2022
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  • San Hok Kan
    Hong Kong, China22 contributions
    Best HK Nature camp site
    One of the most beautiful spot to camp with 180 deg view of the sea. You can buy food supplies in the shops near the pier and toilets are well maintained.
    Review of: Tap Mun Island
    Written 28 March 2022
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  • Brigette
    155 contributions
    Nice family short hike
    Family outing on a long weekend. Take a Sampan ferry from the Sai Kung pier (Koey/ The Plume Lady co.) ($30/person) to Sharp Island, then walk towards the Tombolo at low tide. You can BBQ at the beach which is very clean. There is a 1hr hiking trail from Sharp island to Har Mun (Half Moon) bay which is relatively hilly but well paved, suitable for the moderately fit. There are half a dozen scenic spots for photos which gives you view of the Sai Kung golf course and the Sai Kung bay islands. There is a beautiful beach at Half Moon island which has public facilities and a small kiosk. We took the ferry back and had a nice lunch at Bristobana at Sai Kung pier. The rock formations at Sharp island date back to the Cretaceous period!
    Review of: Sharp Island
    Written 30 April 2023
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  • BradJill
    Hong Kong, China156,845 contributions
    A few eateries at Tung Ping Chau
    If visiting Tung Ping Chau, best to bring some food and sufficient water with you as there is no way off the island in between the ferry arrival (10.30am) and scheduled departure (5.15pm). However, there are a few casual places that open up on days that ferries come to the island (Sat, Sun and PH) that you can use for meal and drink stops as well.

    The two main places to eat are found 7-8 minute walk (turn right) from the ferry pier at the old Tai Long Village. They are both open from morning until late for those who decide to camp out at Tung Ping Chau.

    The restaurants have very similar menus with both Cantonese and English. You'll find local dishes featuring seafood, rice and noodles. They have basic range of drinks as well. The shop closest to the beach is smaller space and usually more crowded. As such, we usually go to the store back on the path a bit. They have much larger area and table spacing. There you will also find a reasonably well maintained squat style toilet as well.

    Importantly, prices at these places are actually reasonable (cash payments only) for the dish potion sizes and taste is better than you'd expect for kitchens that only setup a couple days a week on remote abandoned islands. We like the fried squid and usually order fried rice as well. A cold beer is a nice way to relax after a near full day hiking around the island. This place also does egg waffles, tofu pudding and fish balls. The puff waffle is pretty good.

    Overall, these are better than you'd expect beach restaurants all things considered. We enjoy paying visit and having a brief bite to eat and drink an hour or so before the ferries depart (5.15pm) back to Ma Liu Shui. It is something we look forward to as part of the Tung Ping Chau experience.
    Review of: Tung Ping Chau
    Written 24 January 2022
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  • Leonhkny
    Hong Kong, China12,721 contributions
    Small island off Hong Kong
    Ap Lei Chau is a small island right opposite Aberdeen. The old main street and waterfront offers a laid-back atmosphere rare in Hong Kong. Dotted with historic temples and old-fashioned stores, it is an interesting place for a pleasant afternoon. Many come for fresh seafood.
    Review of: Ap Lei Chau
    Written 15 May 2021
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  • Season C
    Hong Kong, China546 contributions
    CAMPING IN HKG
    This is my first time camping in Hong Kong. I didn't do any research, cos I got my good friends to do so. BUT, truth was.. they didn't really any proper planning. The 7 of us agreed to meet at Yau Tong MTR station at 10/10:15AM. We walked to the ferry pier and took the ferry and headed to Tung Lung Chau. It's a 30-min ferry ride. Once arrived, we walked around 15-20mins and got to this intersection with 2 shops/cafes. Mr. Wong (one of the shop/cafe owners) walked out and explained the campsite with us. He even offered us to use his water and toilet, but it would be appreciated if we can spend a lil at the store/cafe (eg. an instant noodle/water..etc) Not only did he help us with those, but he suggested a hiking route for us to hike the next day.
    Review of: Tung Lung Chau
    Written 25 February 2017
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  • Jim C
    Singapore, Singapore16 contributions
    Nice place with food and shopping, yet away from the City
    Nice place, away from the crowd and city. There is a mall here for shopping and many food options. Facing the sea too. Nice view.
    Review of: Tsing Yi
    Written 13 January 2023
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  • mosto
    Hong Kong, China2,938 contributions
    Shell beach, geological wonder, green foliage
    This is best done as a day (or good part of the day) outing incorporating an easy hike and a visit to this beautiful shell beach with extraordinary rock formations. Its location is away from the city. Take the train to Tai Po Market Station on the East Rail Line. Then, take take Exit A3 to the minibus terminus and board Green Minibus 20K to Sam Mun Tsai. Alight on the final stop -
    Sam Mun Tsai New Village. You will a sign near a pavilion pointing you towards Ma Shi Chau Special Area.

    The hike starts from Sam Mun Tsai village. There are 2 public toilets in the village before you enter the hiking trail. Good to use them. This is an easy short (around 3 hours covering 6.5 km) beautiful hike in the Ma Shi Chau - a special area located on the coastline of Sam Mun Tsai village. It is one of the major UNESCO’s remaining geo-sites in Hong Kong. Very scenic with a shore covered with sea shells, lots of rock formations, foliage and butterflies. The sea is amazing and views of Pat Sin Leng and Ma On Shan surrounds you. You will pass a cemetery before reaching the tombolo that connects the coastline with Ma Shi Chau. Before entering the hiking area, pay attention to the tide times sign as the tide will affect the tombolo and coastline. When it is high tide, Ma Shi Chau separates from the coastline and becomes an island.

    After you visit Ma Shi Chau, you need to retrace your steps to leave the area.
    Review of: Ma Shi Chau Special Area
    Written 16 November 2020
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