Hong Kong Islands～Lantau Island

#hongkongtravel Lantau Island ~ "The prosperity of the city gradually becomes sparse, and the mountains are undulating green and dark." Lantau Island is the largest island in Hong Kong🇭🇰🏝️ and one of the top ten mountains. The most famous way to get there is to take the "360 Cable Car🚡". I have previously published an article to introduce you to the top ten cable cars in the world. Today Let’s introduce to you the must-visit attractions after arriving on Lantau Island! ! Very suitable for arranging a day trip~ (1) At the foot of the mountain ~ "Citygate Outlet": Located on the Tung Chung Line of the MTR, "Tung Chung Station" must be passed by when going to the cable car boarding area. It is a complex shopping mall with about 150 international brands. It is very suitable for taking a break after your trip to Lantau Island. Disappointed~ 📍Address: No. 18-20, Tung Chung East Road, Lantau Island, Islands 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-22:00 "Tung Chung Fort Ruins": Don’t rush to take the cable car up the mountain. There is a statutory monument that witnesses the history of Hong Kong. It is located next to Tung Chung Bay. It is one of the few well-preserved fort sites in Hong Kong. In addition to admiring the fort, you can also enjoy the magnificent sea view of Tung Chung Bay. ~ 📍Address: Tung Chung Road, Lantau Island, Hong Kong 🕰️Business hours: Monday, Wednesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00 "Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car🚡": It is one of the top ten famous cable cars in the world. It is divided into two types: "standard car" and "crystal car". It is one of the few cable cars that can enjoy the scenery of mountains and water at one time. The whole journey takes about 25 minutes. 📍Address: Ngong Ping 360 Tung Chung Cable Car Station, 11 Tat Road East, Tung Chung, Lantau Island 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-18:00 ⚠️Fare: It is recommended to book online in advance. If you buy it on site, there will be a lot of people! ! (2) On the mountain~ "Ngong Ping Market": The first thing you encounter after arriving at the cable car is the market, which is divided into three major themes: "360 VR Experience Hall", "360 Dynamic Cinema" and "Walking with Buddha". It is a good place that combines diverse leisure, dining and shopping~ 📍Address: 111 Ngong Ping Road, Lantau Island, Hong Kong 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-18:00 "Big Buddha": It is Lantau Island’s top priority! ! It is the "second largest outdoor bronze Buddha" and "the tallest Buddha in the world". There is a three-story exhibition hall under the Buddha statue, which displays "relics" and "Buddha's true body", but if you want To get a glimpse of the majesty of the Buddha, you need to go through the 268 stone stairs first! ! Come on~see if your foot strength is enough! 📍Address: Ngong Ping Road, Lantau Island 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-17:30 "Heart Sutra Jianlin": Located at the foothills of Phoenix Mountain on Lantau Island, it is a calligraphy masterpiece of the Heart Sutra written by the master of traditional Chinese culture "Jao Tsung-I". The entire calligraphy is engraved on a wooden pillar in the garden. It can be reached by walking for about 20 minutes from the Ngong Ping Cable Car Station along the signs 🪧 ~There are not as many tourists now as in the past. It is a good place to take photos and relax~ "Tai O Fishing Village": For this attraction, you can refer to the "Hong Kong Islands Series" I wrote in the past. This fishing village was formed in the Ming Dynasty and has always been a very important place for the development of Hong Kong's fishery. It is known as the "Venice of the East". Its biggest feature is that it is full of The full "shacks" are very similar to the "floating market" in Thailand. If you are lucky, you can also see the "Chinese White Dolphin🐬" ~ It's time to test your character! ! In addition, "shrimp paste", "salted fish" and "salted egg yolk" are all very important souvenirs. However, the journey here is quite far, so it is better to split it into two days along with the Lantau Island itinerary! 📍Address: Tai O, Lantau Island, outlying islands "Mui Wo": Located in the southeast of Lantau Island, it has the tranquil Sha Tai The beach and beautiful sea views are an ideal place to get away from the hustle and bustle. Like Tai O, it is also an important fishing village in Hong Kong. There are many seafood dishes to try here, and there are also various water sports every summer! "Changsha": It is a place that combines outdoor experience, luxury camping and various water sports. It has the "longest beach🏖️" in Hong Kong, with a total length of 3 kilometers. The water is clear and the sand is soft and fine. It is a good place to cool off in summer~ "Whitechapel on the Sea": A pure white church located next to "Discovery Bay". Personally, it feels very similar to the "Lucy Church" in the East China Sea. It is a place where many couples go on dates. If you go alone, please prepare sunglasses 🕶️~ Hahaha 📍Address: Discovery Bay, Lakeside Road, Haicheng "Po Lin Monastery": "The four-color lotus blooms when you wish, and the seven-layered treasure tree appears randomly" is Po Lin Monastery's view of the Lantau Island area. The Ngong Ping Giant Buddha was built by Po Lin Monastery. Among them, the "Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall", "Longzang" "It is recommended that you must visit it. It is one of the branches of "Tibetan Buddhism". In addition, the famous legend "Anita Mui" is buried here~ If you are hungry, you can also make a reservation for a fast meal with the temple staff (🔔 It is not free), and worship the Buddha together to fast and maintain health~ 📍Address: Ngong Ping, Hong Kong 🕰️Business hours: 09:00-18:00 🗓️Itinerary: (It is recommended to arrange two days, and you can stay in urban Hong Kong) Day one: Ngong Ping Cable Car-Ngong Ping Market-Tian Tan Buddha-Po Lin Monastery-Heart Sutra Jianlin-Citygate Outlet Store the next day: Tung Chung Fort-Tai O Fishing Village/Mui Wo/Changsha Choose one-Beach Chapel #100 Ways to Travel #lantau islandtwo-day tour #Hong Kongtiantanbigbuddha #PaulineCathedral #心经jianlin #tungchungfort #fishingvillageseries