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離島區 Islands District

The Islands District comprises some twenty islands lying south and southwest of Hong Kong, including Lantau, which holds Hong Kong International Airport on the...

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The Islands District comprises some twenty islands lying south and southwest of Hong Kong, including Lantau, which holds Hong Kong International Airport on the reclaimed island of Chek Lap Kok. The Tian Tan Buddha Statue and Hong Kong Disneyland stand on Lantau, alongside the Castle of Magical Dreams. The district's numerous peaks and beaches, including Sunset Peak and Cheung Sha Beach, attract those seeking elevated vistas and coastal respite.

Checked 2026-09-04

Practical information

Language spoken: Standard Chinese; regional languages are widely used; National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code: +86 mainland · +852 Hong Kong · +853 Macao; International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency: Renminbi (CNY); HKD and MOP in the SARs; Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number: 110 police · 120 medical on the mainland; Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type: Type A, C and I · 220 V; Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water: Not recorded; No single verified statement covers mainland China and both SARs