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Besides the intense
colors of skyscrapers and neon lights, Hong Kong
is also a city of peaceful islands, each with
its own individual flavor. Some of the famous
islands in Hong Kong include the Cheung Chau
Island, Lantau Island and Lamma Island. There
are visitors who travel to Hong Kong just to
admire and explore its charming islands. Learn
more about their unique and special cultures
while relaxing in their tranquility. Your trip
to Hong Kong is never fully complete if you
missed the opportunity to visit the few excellent
and interesting islands located here.
 One of the tourists
favorite and also the most famous islands is
the Lantau Island in Hong Kong which is
surrounded by natural beauty. The most
recognized landmark in Hong Kong, the majestic
Giant Buddha, is located on this island.
Everyone comes here to have their photographs
taken with this magnificent structure and
after that, for something different, try the
vegetarian lunch at the serene Po Lin Monastery,
and with the latest attraction in Asia, the
Hong Kong Disneyland, located here, there will
be even more tourists flocking to this magnificent
island.
Other important
islands found here are the idyllic Cheung Chau
Island and Lamma Island which can be reached
by taking a ride in the ferry. The serene
surroundings here is a perfect place to rest
before continuing your journey by taking a
stroll along the picturesque beaches and hills.
The locals come here during the weekends just
to escape from the hustle and bustle of city
life and also to savor the delicious fresh
seafood from the many seafood restaurants
opened in these islands.
Cheung Chau, a
dumb-bell-shaped island, is known for its
colorful annual Bun Festival which is held to
pacify the ghosts of the dead killed by the
pirates. Among the attractions here include
the famous fresh fish stalls, herbal medicine
shops, mah jong parlor and the Pak Tak Temple
and fishing is the main source of income for the
locals here. One of the famous landmark here is
the Tung Wan beach, known as the place where the
Olympic gold medalist Lee Lai Shan of Hong Kong
first learnt to sail. After enjoying a spectacular
view at Cheung Chau, take a chartered ferry to
Sok Kwu Wan pier at Lamma Island. Here, plenty
of restaurants serving fresh seafood can be found
and not to far away, take a scenic walk to Yung
Shue Wan village whereby you will be able to
witness the beautiful Hung Shing Yeh beach and
also appreciate the beauty of the rugged rocks
found here. Stop at the Yung Shue Wan village
for a drink at its many bars and cafes.
For those who are
interested to seeing more of the islands here,
island hopping tour in Hong Kong passes will allow
you to visit one island after another which is
guaranteed to make your trip unforgettable.
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