Frozenice's Blog: Traveling to Hong kong - Ngong Ping (Lantau Island)

One of the world's greatest tourist spot...

Hong Kong Island is the island that gives this SAR its name. Although it is not the largest part of the territory, it is the place that many tourists regard as the main event. The parade of buildings that make the Hong Kong skyline has been likened to a glittering bar chart that is made apparent by the presence of the waters of Victoria Harbour. To get the best views of Hong Kong, leave the island and head for the Kowloon waterfront.

First to recommend is Po Lin Monestery

Lantau Island based on the old local name of Lantau Peak

is the largest island in Hong Kong, located at the mouth of the Pearl River. Administratively, it is part of the Islands District, but a small part in the northeast of the island belongs to Tsuen Wan District. With a land mass of 147.16 km², it is the largest island in Hong Kong and the sixth largest island in China.

If your coming from Tsim Sha Tsui

Hong Kong Travel Info:

Address: Lantua Island, Ngong Ping
Monastery Opening Hours: 09:00 to 18:00
Big Buddha Opening Hours: 10:00 to 18:00
Vegetarian Meals Serving Hours: 11:30 to 17:00
Enquiries: (852)2985 5248
Transportation:
1. Take the MTR Tung Chung Line to Tung Chung Station (Hong Kong Station to Tung Chung Station requires approximately 35 minutes), then take New Lantau Bus No. 23 to Ngong Ping (approximately 50 minutes)
2. From Central Pier No. 6 (near Central's Star Ferry Pier or MTR's Hong Kong Station), catch a ferry to Lantau Island's Mui Wo (Fast Ferry takes 40 minutes, Normal Ferry takes 60 minutes). At Mui Wo, take New Lantau Bus No. 2 to Ngong Ping (approximately 50 minutes)