District guide · Hong Kong
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.
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天壇大佛 Tian Tan Buddha Statue
Tian Tan Buddha is a large bronze Buddha statue located on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. It is commonly known as the Big Buddha.
香港迪士尼樂園 Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland Park sits on reclaimed land at Penny's Bay, on the north-eastern corner of Lantau Island, and is run by Hongkong International Theme Parks Limited.
鳳峰 Lantau Peak
Lantau Peak, known locally as 鳳峰, stands as the highest point on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. This prominent summit rises within Lantau Country Park, offering commanding views across the territory.
長洲公園 Cheung Chau Park
Cheung Chau Park is a public green space on Cheung Chau, one of Hong Kong's outlying islands. The island's fishing-community character, harbourfront, narrow lanes and lack of motor vehicles give a visit a different rhythm from the dense mainland city.
寶蓮禪寺 Po Lin Monastery
Po Lin Monastery is a working Chan (Zen) monastery on the Ngong Ping plateau, in the middle of Lantau Island, at an altitude of about 400 metres and set between Lantau Peak and Lei Nak Peak.
大浪灣沙灘
Big Wave Bay Beach is a sandy beach located on the eastern coast of Hong Kong Island, within the Southern District. The local name is 大浪灣沙灘.
大澳街市 Tai O Market
Tai O Market is a local marketplace situated in the historic fishing village of Tai O on Lantau Island, Hong Kong.
北帝宮
Pak Tai Temple, also known locally as 北帝宮, is a Taoist temple in Hong Kong dedicated to Pak Tai, the Northern Emperor. Worshippers honour him as a protective deity associated with the power to subdue evil spirits and safeguard communities.
坪洲街市 Peng Chau Market
Peng Chau Market is a local marketplace on Peng Chau, one of Hong Kong’s outlying islands. It serves everyday community shopping rather than functioning as a staged visitor attraction.
南丫島南部具特殊科學價值地點 Lamma Island South SSSI
Lamma Island South SSSI is a Site of Special Scientific Interest on the southern part of Lamma Island. Its value comes from coastal habitats, rocky shores, vegetation and geological features that remain less developed than much of urban Hong Kong.
天壇大佛 Tian Tan Buddha Statue
The Tian Tan Buddha sits on the summit of Mount Muk Yue, 482 metres above sea level, at the edge of the Ngong Ping plateau on Lantau Island.
下長沙泳灘 Lower Cheung Sha Beach