Outlying Islands

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A short ferry ride puts you in a different Hong Kong, with hiking trails, fishing villages and beaches. Lantau is the big draw for Ngong Ping, the Big Buddha, Tai O stilt-house streets and sunrise hikes on Lantau Peak, while Cheung Chau and Lamma deliver car-free villages and seafood. Go early on Sundays and public holidays as ferries fill fast.

Outlying Islands Chek Lap KokPeng ChauMa WanTai A ChauHei Ling ChauShek Kwu ChauSoko IslandsNgong PingTai OYung Shue WanLantau IslandThe Big Buddha (Hong Kong)Lantau PeakCheung ChauLamma IslandPui OSan Tung Chung HangCheung Chau

Outlying Islands essentials

Driest months: Nov-Jan

Where to Go in Outlying Islands#

City Tai O Tai OTraditional fishing village on Lantau Island, Hong Kong City Ngong Ping Ngong PingCity in Islands district, Hong Kong City Yung Shue Wan Yung Shue WanVillage in Hong Kong on Lamma Island City Pui O Pui OCity in Islands district, Hong Kong City Cheung Chau Cheung ChauIsland city in Hong Kong with tourism Island Lantau Island Lantau IslandHong Kong's largest island with mountains and cultural sites Island Chek Lap Kok Chek Lap KokHong Kong island hosting the international airport Island Lamma Island Lamma IslandHong Kong island known for villages, beaches, and hiking Island Cheung Chau Cheung ChauSmall Hong Kong island known for beaches and festivals Island Peng Chau Peng ChauSmall Hong Kong island with traditional fishing village History The Big Buddha (Hong Kong) The Big Buddha (Hong Kong)Large outdoor bronze Buddha statue on Lantau Island Nature Lantau Peak Lantau PeakSecond-highest peak in Hong Kong, popular hike

Regions & Cities#

Ngong Ping Explore Ngong Ping On Lantau’s plateau, Ngong Ping is home to the Tian Tan Buddha, Po Lin Monastery and the Ngong Ping 360 cable car. Tai O Explore Tai O On Lantau’s western edge, Tai O keeps stilt-house fishing alive: vendors drying salted fish, shrimp-paste stalls, boatmen offering pink-dolphin watches, and narrow lanes crowded with dried seafood and thin noodle shops. Yung Shue Wan Explore Yung Shue Wan Village in Hong Kong on Lamma Island Lantau Island Explore Lantau Island Hong Kong’s largest island features the Ngong Ping plateau with the Big Buddha, traditional Tai O fishing village, mountain trails like the Lantau Trail and ferry access to beaches and airport links. The Big Buddha (Hong Kong) Explore The Big Buddha (Hong Kong) Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau-known as the Big Buddha-sits beside Po Lin Monastery; visitors arrive by cable car or road to climb the plaza steps, see the bronze statue and visit monastery halls. Lantau Peak Explore Lantau Peak Lantau Peak on Lantau Island rises above Ngong Ping; hikers aim for sunrise climbs via the Lantau Trail to catch wide views of the South China Sea and volcanic ridgelines. Cheung Chau Explore Cheung Chau Cheung Chau, a small island in Hong Kong’s Islands District, is known for seafood stalls, family beaches, bicycle‑friendly lanes and the annual Bun Festival; ferries link it to Victoria Harbour. Lamma Island Explore Lamma Island A short ferry from Hong Kong Island, Lamma Island features car-free villages, coastal hiking paths and seafood restaurants between Yung Shue Wan and Sok Kwu Wan; daytrippers come for beaches and local eateries.

Outlying Islands at a Glance#

Local Time
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Best Things to Do in Outlying Islands#