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Places to visit in 離島區 Islands District, Hong Kong — page 2

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. Tai O Market Tai O Market
    07 45 min

    Tai O Market

    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.

    • Must see
    • Market
  2. Pak Tai Temple Pak Tai Temple
    08 30 min

    Pak Tai Temple

    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.

    • High
    • Place of worship
  3. Peng Chau Market Peng Chau Market
    09 45 min

    Peng Chau Market

    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.

    • High
    • Market
  4. Lamma Island South SSSI
    10 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
  5. Tian Tan Buddha Tian Tan Buddha
    11 1 hr 30 min

    Tian Tan Buddha

    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.

    • Notable
    • Historic monument

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