Lantau
25 places
Tunzhung Battery
Lantau, Tung Chung, near Tung Chung Pier
Tun Chung Battery — historical coastal fortification on Lantau Island built in 1817; situated on a cliff with sea views; today protective walls and remnants of structures including an artillery corner post remain; declared a Hong Kong monument partially restored; after nearby bridge collapse monks used battery stones to rebuild Mile Bridge.
Big Buddha
Lantau, Ngong Ping, next to Po Lin Monastery
The Big Buddha is situated on Lantau Island near Po Lin Monastery. Its statue stands 34 meters tall, composed of 202 bronze parts weighing over 250 tons. Beneath the statue are smaller bronze figures symbolizing six Buddhist perfections. For easy access there is a staircase with 268 steps as well as an automobile path. The Buddha's face is made from bronze mixed with donated gold and has an area of approximately 42 square meters.
Shakpik Reservoir
Lantau, Shek Pik, Keung Shan Road (top of the main dam)
Shakpik Reservoir is situated on Lantau Island; construction began in 1963. To address internal lining issues, 73 residents from nearby villages had to relocate. The reservoir's opening was marked by a ceremony involving local inhabitants and officials. The primary water supply source is Tung Chung River, with water delivered via channels and tunnels.
Shalovany Village
Lantau, Sha Lo Wan, entrance gate of Sha Lo Wan Tsuen, Tung O Ancient Trail
Shalouan Village is situated on Lantau Island. It emerged in the 18th century when local residents built Bacon Temple in honor of Hunsin. Tungsten mining began there in the 1950s, increasing the population to 4000 people but later the population decreased mainly due to aging inhabitants. Shalouan's temple has an altar depicting Tianhou and is made from concrete with green tiles. Annually, Hunsin Festival takes place featuring worship rituals and performances of Cantonese opera.
Discovery Bay
Lantau, Discovery Bay, Discovery Bay Plaza by the ferry pier
Discovery Bay is located on Lantau Island. It is a residential complex with 34 homes divided into two duplexes each measuring 1584-1620 square feet. There are recreation clubs with restaurants, saunas, billiards rooms and other amenities, as well as a golf club with equipment store and guest suites. The complex includes private residential units, office buildings, shopping centers and a hotel. From it you can access mountain trails leading to various attractions on the island.
Hong Kong International Airport
Lantau, Chek Lap Kok, airport island, Terminal 1
Hong Kong International Airport is situated on Lantau Island, in Chek Lap Kok area. Recently completed expansion of Terminal 2 cost approximately HK$12.9 billion. A new third runway has been opened as part of a larger project worth HK$141.5 billion. Japanese animation Shakugan no Shana III takes place precisely at this airport. For staff there is Hong Kong International Aviation Academy, kindergarten and canteen available. Ground Transport Centre between Terminals 1 & 2 features four floors with platforms for Airport Express and bus stops. Hong Kong Airport has been recognized three times consecutively as the best Chinese airport at the TTG China Travel Awards ceremony.
Monastery Po Lin
Lantau, Ngong Ping, Ngong Ping Plateau near Tian Tan Buddha
Po Lin Monastery is situated on Ngong Ping plateau near the Big Buddha on Lantau Island. Founded in 1906 by three monks from Jiangsu province originally called "Big Hut" it was transformed into Po Lin Monastery under monk Ji Xu's leadership in 1924. Here operate Fat Ho Clinic and Cheung Mei Guy Kindergarten funded through charitable donations. The monastery also features Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall while old paifan gates served as mountain entrances from the 1930s until 1971.
Trapist Harbor Monastery
Lantau, Tai Shui Hang, Lots 353-354
The Tsim Sha Tsui Trappist Monastery is situated on Lantau Island in Taishuihang. It is an abbey of the Strict Observance Cistercian Order known for producing milk under the brand "Ten Cross Brand Milk". A road leading to the monastery symbolizes Christ's Way of the Cross through 14 stations. Its visibility from afar is due to the letters "TM" by the sea. Electricity supply has been provided since 1958 by company CLP.
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (Hong Kong Port of Entry)
Lantau, Chek Lap Kok, artificial island east of the airport
Hong Kong checkpoint on Chek Lap Kok island is the largest transport hub of western Hong Kong. Terminal with an area of 93,000 sq.m can serve up to 170,000 people daily. Operational since October 2018, built by British company Leighton together with contractor Chun Wo under the design of Richard Rogers and Aedas. Roofing mimics the terrain. Automatic entry and exit control systems operate.
Capsuyung Bridge
Lantau, Kap Shui Mun channel, Lantau Link between Ma Wan and Lantau
Kapshuymun Bridge connects Ma Wan and Lantau in Hong Kong. Its main span is 430 meters, total length - 820 meters. The bridge towers are concrete, with concrete class strength of 50/20. Tower height is 150 meters providing navigation clearance of 47 meters. The bridge won the Tanaka Prize from Japan Society of Civil Engineers in 1997. The bridge width is 35 meters, diameter of steel cable strand is 15.7 mm consisting of seven galvanized wires.
Muivao
Lantau, Mui Wo, ferry pier (Mui Wo Ferry Pier Road)
Mui Wo is situated on Lantau Island and serves as an important regional transportation hub. It features four watchtowers including the famous Luk Chau Tsuen Tower and Yuen estates. Wild water buffaloes and cows roam freely around. In Silvermains Cave over a thousand bats reside, some rare species exist but the cave is closed due to unstable rock formations. Galene deposits have formed Silvermains Waterfall in the area. Mui Wo hosts private school Silvermine Bay School.
Lantau Peak
Lantau, Ngong Ping, Lantau South Country Park, Lantau Peak summit
Peak Lantau, known as Phoenix Mountain, is Hong Kong's second highest point with an elevation around 934 meters above sea level. Here year-round strong winds blow and fogs occur especially in winter when temperatures can drop below zero. Two peaks of the peak - Funfung and Wunfung - symbolize a pair of phoenixes. The best time for climbing is early morning to see sunrise from the top. The name of the island Lantau originates from its old local designation of the peak.
Sunset Peak
Lantau, between Pak Kung Au and Mui Wo, Sunset Peak summit (Lantau Trail Section 2)
Sunset Peak is one of the peaks on Lantau Island, the third highest in Hong Kong. From its summit there are views to northern districts including Tung Chung and Chek Lap Kok airport, western parts of Lantau mountain range and eastern surroundings. A triangulation station is installed on top. Nearby are huts from Lantao Camp built from local stone and reinforced concrete. Also nearby were missionary buildings dating back after World War II. To reach the peak two popular routes start near Pak Koon Gau and Nam Shan campground.
Silver Main Bay Beach
Lantau, Mui Wo, Tung Wan Tau Road, Silver Mine Bay Beach
Silver Mine Bay Beach is situated in Silver Mine Bay on Lantau Island. The water here is clean, with regularly improved sea water quality. In July 2018, the beach was renovated: lifeguard service, recreation areas and barbecue zones were added, as well as an observation deck. Previously, the site was used for transporting ore from Tamchau mine, evidenced by remains of an old coal wharf. The bay is known for Vantong River's mouth with its characteristic sedimentary cone.
Cheonsha Beach (Upper)
Lantau, Cheung Sha, South Lantau Road
Cheung Sha (Upper) Beach is situated on Lantau Island. It is part of Hong Kong's longest beach spanning 3.2 km, noted for its black magnetite particles amidst soft white sand. Morning runs by young people often take place before swimming here. Tragic incidents occurred previously at this beach: in November 2018, the carcass of a dolphin was found; in June 2015, a woman's body was discovered. The beach also suffered from Typhoon Mary in 1960 when significant amounts of sand were lost. Renting windsurfing and canoe equipment is available right on-site.
Puya
Lantau, Pui O, Pui O Beach off South Lantau Road
Pui O Beach is situated at the southern tip of Lantau Island. Here an ancient tradition of dancing cilihini performances by Pui O Cilihini troupe led by martial arts masters has been preserved. Before shows incense is burned in honor of patron Fung Fuk Yuen. Formerly locals worked in towns abroad part of their harvest went to support Hunsin temple. Ruins of an old wall with gates built by residents in 1803 remind of protection against pirates. Locals engaged in farming fishing until the 1980s.
Tayo Fisherman's Village
Lantau, Tai O, Kat Hing Street, near Sun Ki Bridge
Tai O Fishing Village is situated on Lantau Island near Sunny Bay Bridge. Historically it was home to migrants from Canton and other ethnic groups of Hong Kong. Traditional stilt houses emerged as early as the 18th-19th centuries. Fishery has lost its former scale but locals continue the tradition of drying seafood and making shrimp paste. For tourists they organize cable ferry tours on special occasions.
Old Taio Police Station
Lantau, Tai O, Shek Tsai Po Street, 500
Old Tai Police Station is situated on Lantau near the ferry pier. This historical building was constructed before the war with a Chinese tile roof, projecting eaves and arched verandas reminiscent of Italian renaissance style. After reconstruction in the 1960s an annex in "Arts & Crafts" style was added. The complex received an international UNESCO award for preserving cultural heritage. Once it housed maritime police guarding the coastline against pirates.
Lantau Trail
Lantau, Mui Wo, Lantau Trail start near the ferry pier
Lantao Trail - circular route measuring 70 kilometers passing through southern and northern country parks on Lantau Island. The trail starts and ends in Muiva. Sections of the trail are marked with information boards featuring maps and posts. Access to part from Ngong Ping uses a cable car from Tung Chung MTR station. The trail was officially opened on December 4th, 1984.
Wisdom Trail
Lantau, Ngong Ping, foot of Lantau Peak
Path of Wisdom is situated at the foot of Lantau Peak near Ngong Ping cable car station. It consists of 284 carved posts standing 8-10 meters high arranged in natural terrain. Posts form an infinity symbol representing life's continuity. One post (#23) intentionally left blank to illustrate emptiness from Heart Sutra. Here teachings of Confucius, Buddha, and Laozi are revered. Regular maintenance ensures path preservation.
Tunzhung Fort
Lantau, Tung Chung, Tung Chung Road, Ha Ling Pei
Fort Tun Chung is situated in Ha Lin Pay village on Lantau Island. Rebuilt in either 1817 or 1832, it served as a naval headquarters and piracy defense during the Qing dynasty. Today, several old cannons and granite walls about three meters high remain. Above the gates stands a turret with modern cannons. During World War II, the fort was used by the Japanese army.
Fanlau Fort
Lantau, Fan Lau, south-western tip of Lantau Island, above Fan Lau Tung Wan
Fantau Fort is situated on the southwestern tip of Lantau Island overlooking Fantau Tunwan Bay. It is a rectangular structure measuring 46 by 21 meters with walls constructed from stones and green bricks. Historically built during Emperor Yongzheng's reign (1729), it was used for territorial defense. Later, its garrison strength decreased to 30 men. A staircase leads down from the southern wall to an observation platform; nearby there is a stone path.
Kwang Taew Hermitage Tayo
Lantau, Tai O, Kat Hing Back Street
Kwantay Temple is situated in Taio on Lantau Island. This historical building of Class 2 was constructed during the Ming Dynasty under Emperor Hongzhi and later reconstructed in 1741. The temple comprises two halls and one roofed courtyard. During Kwantay festival, solemn events take place here. Its architecture features "kuilun" plasterwork, painted friezes and carved decorations. Roof peaks are adorned with symbolic phoenixes and ao ye figures.
How Wan Temple (Tun Chung)
Lantau, Tung Chung, Sha Tsui Tau
How Wan Temple in Tung Chung on Lantau Island is famous for its festival honoring Haowan which is listed as Hong Kong's intangible cultural heritage. In front of the temple there is a large open area where festive ceremonies and performances featuring dragons and lions take place. A bell from 1765 highlights the antiquity of the structure. Each year local associations contribute funds to maintain it while also involving fishermen and former villagers.
Janhau Temple (Tayo)
Lantau, Tai O, Po Chue Tam, Kat Hing Back Street
Janhau Temple is situated in Taio on Lantau Island. Built presumably in 1699 although the exact date is unknown. It is considered one of the oldest temples in the region and retains its authentic appearance through several restorations (in 1877, 1932, 1988). The temple honors mythical hero Yan Hou whose identity remains unclear. Annually there is a ritual blessing ceremony for dragon boats involving a Taoist priest. The building is recognized as a first-class historical monument and protected by the state. Inside the temple hangs ancient wooden plaques with gratitude messages from believers including a gift from officer Qianzun Left Battalion Xiangshan dated 1881.
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