Lantau Island

The Wisdom Path - Infinity symbol on Lantau Island. Did you know - there are 38 giant wood columns, which measure 8-10 meters tall and 1 meter wide, arranged in a "∞" pattern following the natural terrain of the site to signify infinity.

Visit the Tian Tan Buddha at Lantau Island in Hong Kong. The Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Island is a place I must visit at least once a year! Every time I return, I feel refreshed and invigorated~ and I find it quite efficacious! Superb superb superb Attractions worth visiting on Lantau Island: 1 Tian Tan Buddha The Tian Tan Buddha is located at the peak of Ngong Ping and is one of the most famous landmarks on the outlying islands. Its base is modeled after the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, hence the name "Tian Tan Buddha." It is currently the world's second-largest outdoor bronze seated Buddha statue. Every time I come here, I make sure to climb to the top of the Buddha and look up at its majesty. Absorbing the Buddha's spiritual energy at the peak, honestly, I always feel refreshed! 2 Wisdom Path The Wisdom Path is less than 900 meters away from the Tian Tan Buddha, and it takes less than 10 minutes to walk there.★ On the way to the Wisdom Path, there are very few people, some vacant small houses, and the greenery is thriving, making it quite suitable for taking some forest-themed photos. Vegetarian Restaurant Sorry, but I have to have a big meal at this vegetarian restaurant every time I visit. This place is not the ascetic kind you might imagine. On the contrary, the desserts, fried rice noodles, mountain water tofu pudding, braised dishes, spring rolls... are all super delicious! And the prices are incredibly affordable. A meal for two with a lot of dishes costs just over a hundred Hong Kong dollars! However, remember to bring cash! ⑦ (4) Near the cable car, there is a Ngong Ping Market. There are some local tea gardens, dining halls, and souvenir shops. If you want to buy souvenirs, you can take a look around~ If you arrive early, you can also take a bus directly from Ngong Ping to Tai O~ The bus takes about twenty minutes to get there, and you can experience Hong Kong's Venice! (Check the main page for a guide to Tai O fishing village) About Transportation! By MTR: From Tung Chung MTR Station, take Exit B and walk for 2 minutes to reach the Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal. By Bus: For the bus station, you have to walk past the cable car area and go forward to see a bus station, (see the last transportation map) there are signs indicating the destinations. Just look for and queue up. You can use the Octopus card, and it takes about half an hour to reach the entrance of Lantau Island. 0 Due to the popularity of the Ngong Ping 360 cable car, it is recommended that visitors purchase tickets online in advance to avoid queuing and delays at the site. For online ticketing, click on the official Ngong Ping 360 cable car website. Tips: When coming here, be sure to bring some Hong Kong dollars! To offer incense to the Buddha, you need cash, which you can buy at the store at the entrance of Po Lin Monastery. The prices are very reasonable; we bought three sets of incense for 18 dollars~

The sea is the real "pure land" of the world Away from the land, away from the hustle and bustle of the city So I have always liked to travel by cruise I like to sail in the middle of the sea Enjoy the zero-distance contact with the blue sky and the sea The first gift for the new year Is to start an extraordinary cruise trip Follow the CMB Yiton from Shenzhen 🚢 Eight days and seven nights, heading south Go to Vietnam to feel the pure Southeast Asian style Go to Hong Kong to appreciate the dreamlike prosperity of the city that never sleeps 🏨Room: CMB Yiton is a mobile version of a five-star "home", this time staying in a luxury balcony room, with an area of 31.4㎡, the Nordic style decoration is full of romance~ There is also a super wide viewing angle, you can enjoy the blue sky and blue sea lying in the room~ The most important thing is that the room service is super good~ The meticulous service makes people feel at home even in a foreign country~ 🚢On the CMB Yiton, the long voyage is never lonely, the entertainment activities here are super rich~: 🏊Infinity pool: The infinity pool on the 7th floor is a must-check-in project, with a 360-degree full sea view experience, as if swimming in the sea, at night, the deck near the pool is also a super viewing platform~ ✨Star Theater: There are different guest performances, music performances, game interactions and so on every night, and there is a very cultural dance performance when arriving in Vietnam at night~ 💦Spa center: Don't miss the Nordic spa center on the first floor, you can come here every day to experience the 65°C steam sauna, making the journey healthier~ At Liv Nordic, every moment is a care for yourself~ 📖Sea library: There are more than 2,000 Chinese and foreign books, make a pot of tea, lean on the sofa and quietly read a book, enjoy the long-lost tranquility, outside the window is the endless blue sea view, time passes too comfortably~ 🍜Food: On the CMB Yiton, not only can the sea heal, but the taste buds can also be satisfied. There are a total of 7 restaurants on the ship, and all are included in the ship fee~ Global restaurant, poolside barbecue, Italian restaurant, chef's table, Chinese restaurant, Nordic snacks, winter garden, each restaurant's food is very rich, there are many choices, each has its own characteristics, it is recommended to taste each restaurant~ 🚶Shore tour: 📍Vietnam: In Vietnam, it will dock at Halong Bay and Da Nang. In Halong Bay, you can appreciate the magic of "Guilin on the water", on the 1500 square kilometers of sea surface, thousands of islands of various sizes have emerged, forming various shapes of people and animals. Da Nang is known as "one of the 50 places to go in a lifetime", here is the only Cham sculpture museum in the world, you can also join a group to visit Hoi An ancient city to feel the local culture, or go to My Khe beach to enjoy the sun~ 📍Hong Kong: The Peak is the highest peak on Hong Kong Island, famous for its open view. Standing here, you can overlook the magnificent panorama of the whole Hong Kong. Whether it's the towering skyscrapers in the distance, or the night view of Victoria Harbour, they can all be displayed in front of you. At night, you can also return to the cruise ship to taste food against the night view of Victoria Harbour, take pictures on the cruise ship, every moment is worth recording and cherishing~

Lantau Island is the largest island in Hong Kong and is home to several iconic attractions, including the Tian Tan Buddha. A visit to Lantau Island is a must for anyone looking to explore the cultural and natural wonders of Hong Kong. The Tian Tan Buddha, also known as the Big Buddha, is a majestic bronze statue that sits atop a hill on Lantau Island. It is one of the largest outdoor seated Buddha statues in the world, standing at 34 meters tall and weighing over 250 tons. Visitors can climb the 268 steps to the base of the statue to admire its intricate details and take in the panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and sea. Aside from the Tian Tan Buddha, Lantau Island is also home to the Po Lin Monastery, a serene Buddhist temple that dates back to 1906. The temple is known for its rich history and stunning architecture, featuring traditional Chinese designs and intricate carvings. For nature lovers, Lantau Island offers a range of outdoor activities. The island is home to several hiking trails that lead through lush forests and scenic vistas, including the popular Lantau Peak trail, which offers breathtaking views of the island and beyond. The island's beaches, such as Cheung Sha Beach and Pui O Beach, are also popular spots for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. Getting to Lantau Island is easy, with several transportation options available, including the Ngong Ping 360 cable car, which offers stunning views of the island and the sea. Visitors can also take a ferry or bus to the island. A visit to Lantau Island and the Tian Tan Buddha is a must for anyone visiting Hong Kong. From the stunning statue to the serene temple and natural beauty, Lantau Island offers a unique and memorable experience.

Been to Hong Kong Kowloon before and visited the usual tourist attractions like The Peak, Victoria Harbour, Tsim Sha Tsui, did my shopping at Mongkok and Ladies' Market, ate my authentic dim sum at Sham Shui Po --- totally loved the hustle and bustling when I was single... This time we decided to stay on Lantau Island, because we wanted something more relaxing, closer to nature. Glad that we did, and we were able to cover all these in our 3-day trip: 1. Airport The airport was just a 15-minute ride to our hotel. Loved the short ride and almost totally empty roads. 2. Transport Taxi concierge was EXCELLENT...Always managed to get our taxi to us in under 10 minutes. 3. Mountains - Ngong Ping The Ngong Ping 360 cable car station was also about 15 minutes ride away. It was cool to take the cable car ride that crosses several mountains and the sea. Saw many hikers too, would try the hike when we were more prepared next time! The Ngong Ping Village, Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastry wewre on these mountains. 5. Fishing Village - Tai O Just a small fishing village - but loved that we got to walk around to enjoy the relaxing vibes, pet some freely roaming cats and enjoy the delicious local street food. Boat ride around the stilted houses of the village and out to catch the dolphins frolicking in the water was quite a treat too. The seafood was cheap and exceptionally fresh. They sell lots of dried seafood too as food souvenirs. 6. Disneyland 7. Shopping - Citygate and... 11 Skies??? Citygate mall has lots of outlet stores, and plenty of food options. But what we were even more excited about was the 11 Skies mall - touted to be the largest - with about 800 stores and 1200 dining options - feels like it's gonna be three times larger than Citygate (which was, already a very large mall). It seemed cool that they've features like Kidzania, Arte Museum (like the Art Science Museum of Singapore's Marina Bay Sands), Timeless Flight Ride (kinda like Soaring in Tokyo Disneyland / i-Ride in Taipei). Found out that this mall is being developed by the same developer of K11 Musea... which is the newest cool mall in Tsim Sha Tsui along Victoria Harbour. So if we were to visit Hong Kong again, would love to stay at Lantau again, but definitely after the 11 Skies Mall is fully open, perhaps after 2025!