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Theme: Sea and beach in 離島區 Islands District, 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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Plan 離島區 Islands District

Editorial responsibility: Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

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

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

  1. Big Wave Bay Beach Big Wave Bay Beach
    02 1 hour

    Big Wave Bay Beach

    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.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
  2. Lamma Island South SSSI
    03 1 hour

    Lamma Island South SSSI

    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.

    • Notable
    • Nature site

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