{"id":23995,"date":"2019-03-08T17:02:17","date_gmt":"2019-03-08T15:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/?p=23995"},"modified":"2021-03-11T01:36:27","modified_gmt":"2021-03-10T23:36:27","slug":"lantau-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/asia\/china\/hong-kong\/lantau-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Lantau Island, Hong Kong in 1 day: Big Buddha, beach life &#038; fishing villages"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Lantau Island is the biggest of 263 islands belonging to Hong Kong\u2019s territory and offers many opportunities to leave the bustling city behind and dive into lush green nature. Hiking fans will find many popular routes with various levels of difficulty, e.g. the Wisdom Path, or Lantau Peak on 934 metres above sea level and Hong Kong\u00b4s third highest surrounding mountain Sunset Peak, as examples for more challenging tours. Even if you are &#8220;only&#8221; planning to get some sightseeing done, Lantau Island offers many attractions worth a day trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Inhaltsverzeichnis | Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2cc24cd10b6\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #00a499;color:#00a499\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #00a499;color:#00a499\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2cc24cd10b6\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/asia\/china\/hong-kong\/lantau-island\/#1-tian-tan-buddha-lantau-island\" >#1 Tian Tan Buddha, Lantau Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/asia\/china\/hong-kong\/lantau-island\/#2-po-lin-monastry-lantau-island\" >#2 Po Lin Monastry, Lantau Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/asia\/china\/hong-kong\/lantau-island\/#3-ngong-ping-360-cable-car-spectacular-views-of-lantau-island\" >#3 Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car: Spectacular views of Lantau Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/asia\/china\/hong-kong\/lantau-island\/#4-tai-o-fishing-village-lantau-island\" >#4 Tai O fishing village, Lantau Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/asia\/china\/hong-kong\/lantau-island\/#5-beaches-of-lantau-island\" >#5 Beaches of Lantau Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/asia\/china\/hong-kong\/lantau-island\/#itinerary-for-a-daytrip-to-lantau-island-hong-kong\" >Itinerary for a daytrip to Lantau Island, Hong Kong<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/asia\/china\/hong-kong\/lantau-island\/#our-route-from-hongkong-tuen-muen-to-lantau-island-and-back\" >Our route from Hongkong Tuen Muen to Lantau Island and back:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/asia\/china\/hong-kong\/lantau-island\/#1-ferry-hongkong-tuen-muen-new-territories-%e2%80%93-tai-o-fishing-village-lantau-island\" >#1 Ferry: Hongkong Tuen Muen, New Territories \u2013 Tai O fishing village, Lantau Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/asia\/china\/hong-kong\/lantau-island\/#2-taxi-from-tai-o-to-the-beaches-on-the-eastcoast-of-lantau-island\" >#2 Taxi: From Tai O to the beaches on the Eastcoast of Lantau Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/asia\/china\/hong-kong\/lantau-island\/#3-bus-lower-cheung-sha-beach-%e2%80%93-ngong-ping-plateau\" >#3 Bus: Lower Cheung Sha Beach &#8211; Ngong Ping Plateau<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/asia\/china\/hong-kong\/lantau-island\/#4-by-foot-tian-tan-buddha-po-lin-monastry\" >#4 By foot: Tian Tan Buddha &amp; Po Lin Monastry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/asia\/china\/hong-kong\/lantau-island\/#5-cable-car-ngong-ping-%e2%80%93-tung-chung\" >#5 Cable car: Ngong Ping \u2013 Tung Chung<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/asia\/china\/hong-kong\/lantau-island\/#6-subway-tung-chung-back-to-hongkong-tuen-muen-via-kowloon\" >#6 Subway: Tung Chung back to Hongkong Tuen Muen via Kowloon<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-tian-tan-buddha-lantau-island\"><\/span>#1 Tian Tan Buddha, Lantau Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Majestically the Tian Tan Buddha thrones above Lantau Island, facing North towards Mainland China. For good reason the statue is simply also known as &#8220;Big Buddha&#8221;: With its 34 metres height (including the podium) this seated bronze Buddha is known to be the tallest in the world. Overlooking the hilly landscape of Lantau Island the Giant Buddha is equally impressive because of its size and the views offered from the viewing platform surrounding it. Not surprising that the Tian Tan Buddha is considered one of the main attractions of Lantau Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Lantau Island Big Buddha Hong Kong\"  class=\"wp-image-23964 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-42-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-42-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-42-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-42-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-42-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-42.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-42-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Hong Kong Lantau Island Buddha sculptures\"  class=\"wp-image-23962 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-41-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-41-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-41-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-41-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-41-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-41-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-41.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-41-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Lantau Island Big Buddha sunset views\"  class=\"wp-image-23950 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-35-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-35-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-35-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-35-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-35-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-35-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-35.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-35-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-po-lin-monastry-lantau-island\"><\/span>#2 Po Lin Monastry, Lantau Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Opposite the Big Buddha lies one of Hong Kong\u00b4s most important buddhist sanctuaries: The Po Lin monastry, which was originally built by three monks of Jiangsu province (Mainland China) in 1906. The more recent buildings close to the entrance are colourful and designed with attention to details, while the original ones are kept more simple. The Po Lin monastry is surrounded by a blooming garden. By the way: The Big Buddha, which was finished in 1993, is an extension of the Po Lin monastry and the main reason, why nowadays not only strictly religious Buddhists pay a visit, but also many tourists find their way to this part of Lantau Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Po Lin Monastry on Lantau Island Hong Kong\"  class=\"wp-image-23960 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-40-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-40-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-40-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-40-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-40-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-40.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-40-1320x743.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"entrance to Po Lin Monastry Lantau Island Hong Kong\"  class=\"wp-image-23936 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-28-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-28-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-28-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-28-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-28-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-28.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-28-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"visit Po Lin Monastry Lantau Island Hong Kong\"  class=\"wp-image-23946 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-33-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-33-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-33-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-33-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-33-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-33.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-33-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Po Lin Monastry Lantau Island Hong Kong\"  class=\"wp-image-23938 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-29-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-29-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-29-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-29-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-29-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-29.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-29-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-ngong-ping-360-cable-car-spectacular-views-of-lantau-island\"><\/span>#3 Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car: Spectacular views of Lantau Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to visit Lantau Island and the Big Buddha, you should definitely include a cable car ride with Ngong Ping 360 (at least for one way), as the 25-minute happening offers breathtaking views. Ngong Ping 360 connects Tung Chung in the North of Lantau Island with Ngong Ping plateau, on which Tian Tan Buddha thrones. It\u00b4s the perfect opportunity to get up the mountain fast and combine the transportation with a sightseeing highlight. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.np360.com.hk\/en\/ticketing\/ticket-tour\/ticket\/single-round-trip-cable-car-ticket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tickets<\/a> for Ngong Ping 360 are not cheap (single ride in standard cabin: 160 HK Dollar, round trip: 235 HK Dollar and in the glass-bottom Crystal cabin: 215\/315 HK Dollar). But the views definitely pay off the small investment and if you decide for a transportation alternative on your way back, you can easily compensate the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"spectacular views of Lantau Island Hong Kong from Ngong Ping 360 cable car\"  class=\"wp-image-23972 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-46-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-46-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-46-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-46-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-46-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-46.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-46-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Ngong Ping 360 cable car connecting Lantau Island with Hong Kong\"  class=\"wp-image-23981 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-50-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-50-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-50-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-50-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-50-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-50.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-50-1320x743.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Hong Kong skyline view from Ngong Ping 360 cable car, Lantau Island\"  class=\"wp-image-23982 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-51-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-51-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-51-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-51-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-51-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-51.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-51-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.np360.com.hk\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">opening hours<\/a> of Ngong Ping 360 in mind, especially when you plan to take the cable car on your way back: Weekdays from 10am to 6pm, on weekends and public holidays: 9am to 6.30pm. To get from Ngong Ping 360 to the Big Buddha, you will come through the touristy Ngong Ping village, a typical Chinese souvenir &amp; shopping mile. If not interested in buying cheesy merchandise, just walk by and enjoy the promising views of the Giant Buddha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Ngong Ping Village on Lantau Island Hong Kong\"  class=\"wp-image-23971 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-45-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-45-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-45-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-45-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-45-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-45.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-45-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-tai-o-fishing-village-lantau-island\"><\/span>#4 Tai O fishing village, Lantau Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There couldn\u00b4t be a bigger contrast between Hong Kong\u00b4s urban jungle and Tai O fishing village. The wooden huts built on stilts, which are connected with each other define the scenery of the village. Not only the stilt-houses are connected seemlessly, also are its people: The Tanka, a community of fishermen, who live on the water for generations, call Tai O their home. Needless to say that Tai O\u00b4s stilt-houses are a photographer\u00b4s paradise. And so is the food coming straight out of the ocean. The dried and salted fish and seafood are typical snacks, not only attracting daring (Chinese) tourists. You can find variations at every corner as well as shrimp paste, a very welcome Tai O souvenir. Undisputed highlight however is the freshly prepared cuttlefish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Tai O fishing village on Lantau Island Hong Kong\"  class=\"wp-image-23891 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-6-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-6-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-6-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-6-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-6-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-6.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-6-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Tai O Lantau Island Hong Kong\"  class=\"wp-image-23895 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-8-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-8-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-8-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-8-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-8-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-8.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-8-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"boats at Tai O Lantau Island Hong Kong\"  class=\"wp-image-23901 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-11-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-11-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-11-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-11-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-11-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-11.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-11-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Chinese snacks at Tai O, Lantau Island\"  class=\"wp-image-23885 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-3-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-3-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-3-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-3-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-3.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-3-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"puffer fish at Tai O village Lantau Island\"  class=\"wp-image-23887 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-4-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-4-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-4-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-4-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-4-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-4.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-4-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"fresh cut octopus at Tai O, Lantau Island Hong Kong\"  class=\"wp-image-23880 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-1-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-1-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-1-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To get to Tai O from anywhere on Lantau Island, you can take the bus or taxi. There is a ferry connection between Hongkong Tuen Muen and Tai O. Further details you can find in the section &#8220;proposed route&#8221; below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"fisher boats in the waters of Tai O village, Lantau Island\"  class=\"wp-image-23917 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-19-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-19-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-19-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-19-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-19-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-19.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-19-1320x743.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"alleys of Tai O fisher village, Lantau Island Hong Kong\"  class=\"wp-image-23919 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-20-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-20-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-20-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-20-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-20-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-20.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-20-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-beaches-of-lantau-island\"><\/span>#5 Beaches of Lantau Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As Hong Kong consists of several hundreds of islands, there isn\u2018t only a great choice of outdoor options available, but also fantastic bays and beaches. On Lantau Island they are mainly located on the Eastcoast and are ideal for a break during your island tour. The sandy sections of Upper and Lower Cheung Sha Beach form the longest beach of Lantau Island. Tong Fuk Beach joins almost seamlessly. A little further North you can find Pui O Beach. For our lunch-break we choose Lower Cheung Sha Beach as this is the area with most of the restaurants. We relish a seafood basket and Hongkong-style crispy noodles at &#8220;Long Island&#8221; while enjoying the ocean view and the light sea breeze in our faces. As February is still considered wintertime in Hong Kong, the beaches and restaurants are almost abandoned. Arriving from cold and grey Shanghai we couldn\u00b4t think of anything better than feeling the first spring sun at pleasently 20 degrees celcius. You can find a list of Lantau Island\u00b4s most beautiful beaches on the Blog <a href=\"https:\/\/droneandslr.com\/travel-blog\/hong-kong\/lantau-island-best-beaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DroneandDSLR<\/a>, which also summarizes details about getting there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Lower Cheung Sha Beach, Lantau Island Hong Kong\"  class=\"wp-image-23928 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-24-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-24-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-24-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-24-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-24-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-24.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-24-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Long Island beach bar at Lower Cheung Sha Beach, Lantau Island\"  class=\"wp-image-23921 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-21-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-21-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-21-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-21-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-21-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-21.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-21-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"lunch at Long Island Lower Cheung Sha Beach Lantau Island Hong Kong\"  class=\"wp-image-23923 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-22-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-22-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-22-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-22-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-22-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-22.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-22-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"itinerary-for-a-daytrip-to-lantau-island-hong-kong\"><\/span>Itinerary for a daytrip to Lantau Island, Hong Kong<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The described attractions on Lantau Island can easily be combined as a day-trip from Hong Kong. For our island tour we chose various means of transportation: From cheap rides with MTR, bus and ferry, mid-priced taxi rides to the more expensive trip with Ngong Ping cable car. If you combine all these options the total costs can still be kept pretty much under control. Of course you can also plan the tour in reverse order. We headed to Tai O fishing village first, because we wanted to use the ferry connection between Hongkong Tuen Muen and at the same time we had the chance to buy our ferry tickets for our trip to Macau the next day. If you stay at Hongkong Island or Kowloon, you might find it easier to take the MTR to reach Lantau Island and start your journey for the day with the impressive cable car ride up to the Giant Buddha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Chinese red lanterns in Tai O, Lantau Island Hong Kong\"  class=\"wp-image-23905 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-13-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-13-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-13-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-13-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-13-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-13-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-13.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-13-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"our-route-from-hongkong-tuen-muen-to-lantau-island-and-back\"><\/span>Our route from Hongkong Tuen Muen to Lantau Island and back:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"1-ferry-hongkong-tuen-muen-new-territories-tai-o-fishing-village-lantau-island\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-ferry-hongkong-tuen-muen-new-territories-%e2%80%93-tai-o-fishing-village-lantau-island\"><\/span>#1 Ferry: Hongkong Tuen Muen, New Territories \u2013<br>Tai O fishing village, Lantau Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortune Ferry Company Limited operates between Hong Komg Tuen Muen and Tai O on Lantau Island. This connection is a great alternative for everyone, who wants to reach the fishing village directly, fast and cheap. The ride takes around 50 minutes (fast ferry) with stops at Tun Chung and Sha Lo Wan on Lantau Island.<br>Costs: between 18 and 30 HK Dollar, depending on the ferry (fast or ordinary ferry) and the weekday. Detailed information and the timetable you can find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.td.gov.hk\/en\/transport_in_hong_kong\/public_transport\/ferries\/service_details\/#o07\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"stilt houses at Tai O village, Lantau Island\"  class=\"wp-image-23915 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-18-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-18-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-18-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-18-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-18-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-18.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-18-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-taxi-from-tai-o-to-the-beaches-on-the-eastcoast-of-lantau-island\"><\/span>#2 Taxi: From Tai O to the beaches on the Eastcoast of Lantau Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To get to the beaches fast and without any detours, we grabbed a taxi right at the village\u00b4s entrance. The costs of 120 HK Dollar for the 15 minutes ride weren\u00b4t cheap, but we reached Cheung Sha Beach directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"lonesome beaches Hong Kong: Lower Cheung Sha Beach on Lantau Island\"  class=\"wp-image-23932 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-26-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-26-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-26-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-26-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-26-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-26-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-26.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-26-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"3-bus-lower-cheung-sha-beach-ngong-ping-plateau\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-bus-lower-cheung-sha-beach-%e2%80%93-ngong-ping-plateau\"><\/span>#3 Bus: Lower Cheung Sha Beach &#8211; Ngong Ping Plateau<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To get to the Ngong Ping plateau, which is starting point to visit the Tian Tan Buddha und the Po Lin monastry, we took Bus No.23. For the 10 minutes ride we paid only 11 HK Dollar per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Ngong Ping Plateau, Lantau Island\"  class=\"wp-image-23968 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-44-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-44-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-44-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-44-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-44-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-44.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-44-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-by-foot-tian-tan-buddha-po-lin-monastry\"><\/span>#4 By foot: Tian Tan Buddha &amp; Po Lin Monastry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Nobody will walk the 268 stairs to the Big Buddha on behalf of you. But the closer you get to the bronze statue the more impressive it gets. Standing in front of the Giant Buddha and viewing the Po Ling monastery, the mountain scenery and the ocean from above, pays off for the short ascent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"1547\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Tian Tan Buddha Lantau Island Hong Kong\"  class=\"wp-image-23956 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-38-1160x1547.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-38-1160x1547.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-38-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-38-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-38-560x747.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-38-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/China_Hongkong_Lantau-Island-38.jpg 1440w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"5-cable-car-ngong-ping-tung-chung\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-cable-car-ngong-ping-%e2%80%93-tung-chung\"><\/span>#5 Cable car: Ngong Ping \u2013 Tung Chung<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned above, you shouldn\u00b4t miss on the chance for a ride with the Ngong Ping cable car. 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It\u00b4s a fast and cheap way to reach Hong Kong\u00b4s biggest island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>QUESTIONS &amp; COMMENTS?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Have you ever been to <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/category\/asia\/china\/hong-kong\/\">Hong Kong<\/a> and have tips for a daytrip to Lantau Island? Leave me a comment! If you are planning to visit Lantau Island, I hope this article provided you with some hints how to get there and around the island as well as inspiration how to plan and structure your day-trip. Any suggestions or feedback? I am always happy to read about your thoughts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>LIKE MY GUIDE TO LANTAU ISLAND, HONG KONG? 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But Lantau Island offers much more: Find lonesome beaches and hiking trails, ride the Ngong Ping cable car and get spectacular views of Lantau Island, Hong Kong. #HongKong #LantauIsland #LantauIslandHongKong #HongKongBuddha #TianTanBuddha\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/China-Hong-Kong-Lantau-Island-english-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/China-Hong-Kong-Lantau-Island-english-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/China-Hong-Kong-Lantau-Island-english-1-160x240.jpg 160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/China-Hong-Kong-Lantau-Island-english-1-320x480.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/China-Hong-Kong-Lantau-Island-english-1-560x840.jpg 560w\" ><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>&nbsp;&#8211; SMILE4TRAVEL NEWSLETTER &#8211;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Become part of the Smile4Travel Community &#8211; Follow my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smile4travel\">Facebook Page<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/smile4travel\">Instagram<\/a> and register for my Newsletter, so you don\u00b4t miss any Smile4Travel adventures! 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