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Lantau Island
Lantau Island is Hong Kong's largest island, a mountainous, forest-covered escape where the giant bronze Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery sit high above the city's skyline. Despite hosting the international airport and Hong Kong Disneyland, much of Lantau remains wild — laced with hiking trails, fishing villages, and beaches far removed from the density of Kowloon and Hong Kong Island.
Day Trips from Lantau Island (Sheung Wan · Aberdeen · Central)
Top attractions
attraction Big buddha: Lantau Island Travel Guide (4.8★)
The Big Buddha (Tian Tan Buddha) sits above Po Lin Monastery in Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, reached by the Ngong Ping 360 cable car from Tung Chung or by bus. 4.8★ (219 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Lantau South Country Park: Lantau Island Travel Guide (4.3★)
Lantau South Country Park covers the mountainous southern spine of Lantau Island, stretching from Mui Wo down toward Pui O, Shek Pik and Fan Lau, and it's open 24 hours with no entry fee. 4.3★ (1,400 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Tian Tan Buddha: Lantau Island Travel Guide (4.6★)
Tian Tan Buddha sits atop Ngong Ping Plateau on Lantau Island, reached by cable car or bus from Tung Chung MTR station. 4.6★ (19,637 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
Hidden gems
hidden gem Ngong Ping Village: Lantau Island Travel Guide (4.3★)
Ngong Ping Village sits on the Ngong Ping plateau of Lantau Island, Hong Kong, at the top station of the Ngong Ping 360 cable car from Tung Chung. 4.3★ (2,879 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
hidden gem Silvermine Bay Beach: Lantau Island Travel Guide (4.1★)
Silvermine Bay Beach (Mui Wo) is a relaxed, sandy stretch on Lantau Island, easily reached by ferry from Central Hong Kong, good for a half-day of swimming, walking the waterfront promenade, and grabbing a meal in Mui Wo village afterward. 4.1★ (1,678 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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Frequently asked questions about Lantau Island
How do I get to Lantau Island?
Lantau is reached via the MTR's Tung Chung Line, which terminates at Tung Chung station on the island; travellers arriving by air can also reach the island directly, since Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) itself sits on reclaimed land adjacent to Lantau, connected by short bridges. From Tung Chung, the Ngong Ping 360 cable car or local buses provide onward access to the island's hilltop and southern attractions.
How many days should I spend in Lantau Island?
Plan on ~1-2 days to cover the highlights — the cable car ride, Big Buddha, Po Lin Monastery, and a village like Tai O — or longer if adding hiking or beach time.
What is Lantau Island known for?
Lantau Island is Hong Kong's largest island, a mountainous, forest-covered escape where the giant bronze Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery sit high above the city's skyline. Despite hosting the international airport and Hong Kong Disneyland, much of Lantau remains wild — laced with hiking trails, fishing villages, and beaches far removed from the density of Kowloon and Hong Kong Island.