Ocean Park 

Ocean Park, lying between Aberdeen and Repulse Bay, is the largest leisure paradise in Southeast Asia, and one of the largest marine parks in the world. Covering a total area of over 200 acres, the park was built on both sides of the mountain. A cable car system links the lowland and headland sections and provides spectacular views of Hong Kong and the South China Sea. There are over 40 major attractions in this park. Marine Land - Mysterious Underwater World: Upon entering this marvelous world, you'll be mesmerized as the exciting mystery of the underwater world unfolds in front of you. Atoll Reef, the most popular attraction of Marine Land, provides a chance to view more than 2,000 fish. There are 250 species of fish; including an 80 year old, 6 foot long Giant Grouper. Atoll Reef also boasts the largest number of Napoleon fish to be found in any aquarium in the world. If you're brave enough, take a walk through Asia's first underwater viewing tunnel at the Shark Aquarium. This is perhaps the only place where you can come face-to-face with more than 70 sharks and rays from over 35 species. Among them, over 11 splendid species are cared for through Ocean Park's very own captive breeding program, including the Black Tip Reef Shark and the rare Pygmy Swell Shark. Remember to keep you young children close to you; they may be frightened by those jumbos! If your children are still trembling with fear from the sight of all those sharks, take them to the Ocean Theatre. Here, adorable marine mammals showoff their spectacular tricks. Intelligent dolphins and serious sea lions take centerstage - jumping, diving and somersaulting. These superb antics are sure to thrill your children and keep them glued to their seats. Of course, you can't miss Ocean Park Tower - a magnificent 72m tall tower that offers you a chance to enjoy the most spectacular view of the South China Sea. Headland Rides - Games for Brave Man: If you're more adventurous, various thrilling rides in headland should satisfy your need for excitement. The longest roller coaster in Hong Kong takes you for a hurricane speed super ride, flipping through its famous loops, twisting and turning to give you the ride of a lifetime. In addition, the Eagle Ride, Crazy Galleon and the Flying Swing, where you're swung in chairs as high as 7m through a gyrating wave-like motion, all offer thrilling rides that will leave you screaming for more. Think this will satisfy your need for speed? Of course, if you're not a thrill-seeker, you can relax on the Ferris Wheel, a more sedate, but still fun, ride that you can enjoy with the entire family. Lowland Gardens - Marvelous World around Us: The most important area of this area is the Hong Kong Jockey Club Giant Panda Habitat. It opened on May 18, 1999 with an area of 2,000 sq. m (20 acres). This habitat provides Ocean Park guests a rare opportunity to visit a pair of giant pandas. An An and Jia Jia, were a gift bestowed by the Central Government to the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong. An An, a 14-year-old male panda, is known as the "Giant Panda Ambassador" and has visited different places as a gesture of goodwill. Jia Jia is a female panda about 22 years old. She is now a mother of 4 cubs. This couple live happily in a habitat that closely resembles the natural living conditions of giant pandas in the wild. The project provides an excellent opportunity for the public to learn more about this endangered species, the survival problems they are facing and, more importantly, how we can help prevent the extinction of the giant pandas. In addition, the Butterfly House, Goldfish Pagoda and Dinosaur Discovery Trail, which takes you back to the pre-historic ages, are all worth visiting. These sights provide education on wild life conservation and help acquaint visitors with nature. The park tops the itinerary of many visitors to Hong Kong - especially those with children. Since it opened in January 1977, over 55 million people have visited the park and today it is Hong Kong's premier park providing a mix of entertainment, educational and conservational facilities. Since popular attractions are always crowded during the holidays, you may want to avoid the holidays or arrive early in order to enjoy yourself with fewer crowds. The park tops the itinerary of many visitors to Hong Kong - especially those with children. Since opened in January 1977, over 55 million people have visited the park and today it is Hong Kong's premier park providing a mix of entertainment, educational and conservational facilities. It is easily for you to spend a happy day here. Since popular attractions are always crowded in holidays, try to avoid the holidays or arrive early in order to enjoy yourself at a relaxed pace. Admission: HK$150 (Adult); HK$75 (Child). Opening Times: 10:00 - 18:00.

Stanley
Stanley, a coastal village on the southern side of Hong Kong Island, is a must-go place for most visitors to Hong Kong. Stanley used to be a small fishing village but in recent years, a series of restaurants and pubs have been established here, now this village is bustling with throngs of people. Stanley Market is one of Hong Kong's best-loved attractions. In its traffic-free lanes, cottages and shops have been converted into well-stocked boutiques selling a wide range of relatively inexpensive clothing, including factory overruns of locally made designer items. Porcelain, rattan ware, and other hand-crafted items are also readily available at competitive prices. Stanley's sightseeing attractions include clusters of charming cottages, palatial country homes on the village slopes, and several old colonial buildings such as the Old Stanley Police Station, one of the oldest surviving police stations in Hong Kong. This landmark was built in 1859, but in recent years it was converted into a restaurant. The Tin Hau Temple (Temple of the Queen of Heaven), one of the oldest in Hong Kong. It was built in 1767, and during the First World War, villagers took asylum from war in this temple. Since then each year, on the 23rd of March, according to the lunar calendar, on the birthday of Tin Hau, people pour in to worship in this temple. The area's pleasant beaches - set in sheltered, sandy coves - are summertime attractions. One of them is a favorite destination for Hong Kong's wind surfers. All year round, the village offers a wonderfully appetizing range of restaurants and snack bars. You can also visit Murray House, the oldest example of Western architecture.

 
Repulse Bay

Repulse Bay, located south of Stanley, is famous for its long, broad beach, its clean water, fresh sand, calm tide and gentle waves, and its popularity with locals and visitors, especially in summer. It is the most representative bay in Hong Kong, and it was named after a pirate ship that used to sail here in the 19th Century. With its lush green, sub-tropical backdrop and breathtaking views over sandy beaches, the area is an ideal place for a romantic dinner under the stars. Several open-air restaurants nearby specialize in the joys of wholesome barbecued food, including the freshest prawns, squid, fish and other seafood delicacies. All are cheery hives of activity every night of the week. Repulse Bay also offers a good selection of shopping and entertainment facilities. The ornate Life Guard Club was built in a traditional Chinese style; its ceilings decorated with magnificent swirling dragons. Sea View Tower was built nearby in ancient Chinese color. Inside there are twin 10m high statues of Tin Hau, the Queen of Heaven, and Avalokitesvara, the Goddess of Mercy, both of whom are protectors of fishermen. Repulse Bay has now become a well-to-do residential area favored by locals. It is easily accessible by bus or taxi from Central, Admiralty, or Wanchai; alternative approaches are via the Aberdeen Tunnel or Wong Nai Chung Gap. Above the beach, reconstructed Repulse Bay is a picturesque example of early 20th Century colonial architecture. On the approach to Repulse Bay, there is the striking oddity of a square hole in the large apartment building on the mountain opposite the small, well-looked-after beach. According to local lore, the hole has been left for a reason. Because the Chinese believe that a dragon (who in Chinese mythology is basically a benevolent creature, but easily irritated) lives in every mountain and requires an unrestricted view of the sea to maintain its benevolence, the hole was left so that the dragon can still look out to the sea.

Victoria Peak
Victoria Peak, overlooking the west of Hong Kong Island, is the highest peak on this island. It is the most enduring tourist attraction in Hong Kong, with the city's oldest transport, the 112-year old Peak Tram and Hong Kong's icon and most unusual building, Peak Tower. The peak rises 1,805 ft above sea level. In the early colonial rule, Victoria Peak was accessible only to Hong Kong's high society while the common could visit the peak by permit from the colony's governor. Today, Victoria Peak is a world -renowned scenic spot. By ascending the peak you come to experience the dazzling panorama of Hong Kong Island, the harbor, Kowloon Peninsula and the hills beyond. Moreover, the peak offers visitors fantastic entertainment, dining and shopping options. You find a wide selection of restaurants and boutiques selling souvenirs, clothes, and gifts in the Peak Galleria and the Peak Tower. The Peak Tram is still the best means to get to the top. It is a funicular railway that carves a steep 373m (about 1,224 ft) swathe up the lush hillside. It started operating in 1888 and has, over the last century, served the city well. The track is 1,400m (4,592 ft) long. It runs along the shortest yet most scenic route to the Peak, taking about 7 minutes. The steepest incline, at May Road, is 27 degrees to the horizon. The Peak Tram is both quick and safe, because it is run on a computerized electric drive system. It automatically does a safety check before every trip. The Peak Tram is scheduled to run daily every 15 minutes, between 07:00 and midnight, including Sundays and public holidays. The Peak Tram pulls into the Peak Tower, the icon of Hong Kong, on its last stop. Peak Tower sits at an elevation of over 396m (about 1,299 ft) with a commanding view of the spectacular Victoria Harbor, Kowloon and the New Territories. Commissioned in 1993 and completed in May of 1997, the tower is a center of catering and amusement. The most spectacular attraction is the Wonder Hall, which is called "Believe it or not". It is the unique chain museum in the world, constructed by Robert L. Ripley in 1930. Inside the hall you see exhibits portraying the adventurous events experienced by Ripley. There are primitive forest, beauty taking sun bath, frenzied car, turning tunnel, shark aquarium, ultimate cruel torture, marvelous spectacles of human race and animals, complete works of tongue twister and mass media fun station etc. If you have enough time, you may go around Harlech Road and Lugard Road on both sides of the peak, which is the vantage point to view both sides of Victoria Harbor, Kowloon Peninsula and even the Pok Fu Lam Reservoir and Island district on the southern part of Hong Kong.

Wanchai
Situated on the north shore of Hong Kong island, directly east of Central, is the built-up area of Wanchai. In the 1950s and 1960s, Wanchai was known throughout East Asia as the rest and recreation place for US soldiers. Nowadays, however, the soldiers have gone and Wanchai is every bit as gentrified as the rest of Hong Kong. Although modernized swiftly, Wanchai retains its image as a rollicking paradise for sailors on shore leave. Today, its many bars, dance halls and hostess clubs cheerily co-exist with modern office plazas, high-tech arts venues and art galleries and a dazzling range of international restaurants. Wanchai's most distinctive landmark is the magnificent Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center, probably the biggest and best of its kind in Asia. It is the place for trade fairs, exhibitions and international conventions, grabbing the spotlight as the venue for the ceremony to mark Hong Kong's change of sovereignty in 1997. When there are no events going on, you can visit the center's extraordinary interior, which includes the largest glass wall in the world, extending up five stories. Hong Kong Arts Center, opened in 1977 has 15 floors of auditoria, rehearsal rooms, theatre workshops, and the offices of numerous cultural organizations. On any given night, the center may be presenting a Shakespearean play, a Japanese kabuki ensemble or a Humphrey Bogart and Marlene Dietrich film. Central Plaza also vies for the top slot as the area's most prominent building. Located on the reclaimed land of north Wanchai, the glowing, golden cladding of the 78-storey skyscraper is visible from far away to the north in Kowloon.

Hong Kong Space Museum
Completed in 1980, the Hong Kong Space Museum is located near the harbor in Tsim Sha Tsui. Reputed to be the first local planetarium for the popularization of astronomy and space science, this museum, with its unique egg-shaped dome, has become one of the famous landmarks in Hong Kong. Occupying an area of 8,000 sq. m (2 acres), the museum comprises of two wings. As the planetarium's nucleus, the east wing located under the dome comprises the Space Theatre, Hall of Space Science, workshops and offices. The west wing houses the Hall of Astronomy, Lecture Hall, Gift Shop and offices. The museum's Space Theatre is one of the world's largest and most technically sophisticated planetariums, where thrilling wide-screen Omnimax and Skyshows are presented. The Hong Kong Space Museum was the first museum in the world with a theatre equipped with a fully automated control system. One showing of each presentation is in English, and headphones for simultaneous translation in English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Japanese are available free of charge. The Hong Kong Space Museum has two exhibition halls: the Hall of Space Science and the Hall of Astronomy on the ground and first floors respectively. The exhibits, predominately interactive, enable visitors to explore a wide range of entertaining and educational resources relating to space science and astronomy. Admission: HK$ 25 (Adult); HK$12.5 (Child and senior aged over 60). Opening Times: 13:00 - 21:00 (Monday to Friday except Tuesday) 10:00 - 17:00 (weekend and public holiday)

Kowloon Park
Standing on a small hill in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Park, covering an area of 14 hectares, is a former site of a military barracks. It was open to public in 1989 and it is the most popular park in Kowloon, where many territory-wide functions are regularly held. Kowloon Park is a welcome respite from the crowds of Tsim Sha Tsui. Located above street level, the park has extensive recreation and sports facilities, including Chinese style gardens, an aviary, a sculpture exhibit, an air-conditioned game hall and an indoor heated Olympic-sized swimming pool complex. The major open-air attraction is the Sculpture Walk. Its displays include striking works by local sculptors and a magnificent bronze statue by Scotland's Sir Eduardo Paolozzi. Particularly inviting is also the bird lake crowded with beautiful pink lesser flamingos and ducks. Kowloon Park is also home to the Urban Council Health Education Exhibition and Resource Center, where you can see interactive exhibits on health and Hygiene.

Sung Dynasty Town
The Sung Dynasty (960-1279 AD) Town gives you the opportunity to visit China during the Sung Dynasty. This was an exciting time of invention and prosperity in Chinese history during which gunpowder, cannons, movable type, noodles, restaurants, the use of tea and many more things came into existence. Sung Dynasty Town is situated in Kowloon and is an imitation of the Sung capital depicted in the famous scroll "Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival". As you stroll on cobblestone streets along the small river that winds its way through town, you may visit the temples, stores, and residences that line its banks. It is almost a living museum as all the buildings have been built in the Sung Dynasty style and the shop assistants and residents are all clad in Sung costumes. You are able to observe aspects of Sung life such as Sung "officials" on inspection tours, "wealthy" people "going about their business" and returning to their homes, and a typical Sung style wedding ceremony, as well as enjoy delicious foods prepared according to Sung recipes. This fascinating place will enchant you as you almost become a part of the remote past while still enjoying the advantages of the present. Your visit to Kowloon will certainly be enhanced by the very pleasant and interesting time you spend here becoming acquainted with China's Sung Dynasty. Opening Times: 10:00 - 20:00.

Star Ferry
Star Ferry was founded in 1898 as a key communication route between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. It is Hong Kong's most scenic and inexpensive mode of travel across Victoria Harbor and still is chosen frequently over the subway by the local residents simply because it is a terrific way to cross Victoria Harbor. Star Ferry is very inexpensive, runs every few minutes, only takes about ten minutes, and the short trip is truly quite wonderful because you can enjoy the magnificent architecture on both banks of Victoria Harbor. From the ferry, you are able to see the uniquely designed Commerce Tower, the Bank of China building that resembles a very sharp file, the geometric designs of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the Exchange Square of Bond Center and Stock Exchange, as well as the Victorian Era design of the Legislative Council Building. While traveling on Star Ferry, you will be struck by the stunning beauty of both of the skylines that grace the harbor and you will be glad that you chose Star Ferry.

Temple Street
Is the famous nighttime open-air bazaar dedicated mainly to items for the man in its many small stalls. Temple Street is also known as Man Street and is located between Yau Ma Tei and Jordan Road. This beautiful and fun open-air bazaar livens up around 20:00 in a frenzy of light, color, and the happy, shopping crowds visiting and shopping in the hundreds of small stalls closely lining the street. These stalls have various goods for sale including causal clothing, jeans, neckties, mobile phones, clocks, watches, and many other items. This activity makes Temple Street a livelier and busier bazaar than other open markets in Hong Kong. This shopping activity continues until approximately 23:00. Fortune-tellers and soothsayers, who are ready to tell you your fortune and predict the future for a price, also favor the street. If you are interested in traditional Chinese opera, go to the end of the banyan trees in Temple Street where you can enjoy it, where the crowds are usually bustling and happy like a popular nightclub. The Jade market, located nearby, offers you a place to acquire jade stones at bargain prices, maybe a gift for that special person or as a keepsake for yourself. In past years, locals favored Temple Street, with its various bargains. While in recent years, the market's popularity with visitors has driven prices up, so the bargains are not what they were. If you want to buy mainly clothes, shoes, leather, watches and everyday items, you'd better go to the shops hidden in the streets behind the stalls, unless you are very adept at evaluating and bargaining.

Tsim Sha Tsui
Known as the "Shopping Paradise", Hong Kong's shopping districts mainly concentrate on Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay. Tsim Sha Tsui is located at the very tip of Kowloon peninsula and is best reached by taking the scenic Star Ferry across the harbor from Central. As well as jaw-dropping shopping and dining options, Tsim Sha Tsui is one of Hong Kong's most diverse and exhilarating locales. There is something for everyone here, from the bright lights of streets that never sleep to tranquil parks and architectural reminders of the colonial years. Named after the British governor who designed it, bustling Nathan Road, stretching from the seaside of Tsim Sha Tsui to the Boundary Street to the north of the Kowloon Peninsula, is the major road in this area. It once was scorned as a white elephant and originally dubbed "Nathan's Folly". In recent decades, however, it has become celebrated as the "Golden Mile" because of the dazzling array of neon-decorated shops, hotels, restaurants and nightspots that flank the wide thoroughfare. Tsim Sha Tsui prepares everything for shopper and makes sure that it can fully cater to your needs. If you desire brand name products, then you can go to Sun Plaza and Park Lane Shoppers Boulevard where various famous brand goods, such as Nike, Bossini, Esprit, and U2 can be found. And if you are fond of more modern clothes, Beverley Commercial Center can help you to follow the fashion. Of course, if shopping is not your thing and you prefer a more cultural experience while in Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui has the highest concentration of cultural centers and museums in the area. Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong Space Museum and Hong Kong Cultural Center are all situated here, providing you with a chance to taste the exciting culture and science in Hong Kong.

Wong Tai Sin Temple
Situated on the southern slope of Lion Rock, Wong Tai Sin Temple used to be the Rosy Garden built in 192, and is the most celebrated Taoist ancestral temple in Hong Kong. Decorated in a variety of colors, Wong Tai Sin is an excellent example of a traditional Chinese temple. It features red pillars, a golden roof adorned with blue friezes, yellow latticework and multi-colored carvings. On the main altar of the temple stands the painting of Wong Tai Sin; originally brought to Hong Kong from Guangdong province in 1915 and officially moved to this temple site in 1921. A side altar is dedicated to the Monkey King, a much-loved rascal who earned his place amongst Buddhist divinities after he was expelled by the Taoists for creating havoc in both heaven and hell. Legend has it that Wong Tai Sin was a Taoist disciple and merchant who took delight in helping others. He was ready to help whenever asked, therefore after his death people built this temple in his memory. Another legend goes that Wong Tai Sin used to be a shepherd boy. When he was 15 years old, he was taught by an immortal how to refine cinnabar to produce a medicine capable of curing all illnesses. He spent 40 years in seclusion perfecting this technique, and then emerged to achieve fame as a healer. During his last year as a doctor, his readiness to offer help won him the love and respect of the people. Today, Wong Tai Sin is not only worshipped by those with health concerns, but also by those with business problems who come to seek his advice. Wong Tai Sin Temple is very busy, especially during the Chinese lunar New Year, the seventh lunar month and on Wong Ta Sin's birthday - the 23rd day of the eighth lunar month. Most people who visit the temple want their fortune told. The worshipper lights worship sticks, kneels before the main altar, makes a wish, and shakes a bamboo cylinder containing fortune sticks until a stick falls out. This stick is exchanged for a piece of paper bearing the same number, and then the soothsayer will interpret the fortune on the paper for the worshipper. The rear of the temple compound contains two attractive Chinese gardens: the Good Wish Garden, a miniature copy of Beijing's Summer Palace and the Nine Dragon Wall garden inspired by a renowned mural in Beijing's Beihai Park. Wong Tai Sin Temple complex is open daily from 07:00 to 18:00. Admission to the temple is free, but donations are appreciated.

Sai Kung Peninsula
Sai Kung Peninsula, with its jagged headlands, bluffs and tiny offshore islands, is the least developed area in the whole of Hong Kong, and a heaven for visitors. It is the only place in Hong Kong where you can enjoy a pastoral vision of small farms, rustic countryside and pretty coastline. Embracing much of the New Territories' eastern seaboard, this region is one of Hong Kong's wildest - fringed by sandy bays and dotted with protected country parks. The only sizeable town in the area, Sai Kung Town, lies slightly to the south of the peninsula. Although the urbanization continues apace, nibbling away at the green space and compromising the region's countryside, the town still retains the pleasant features of fishing village with its shipside crowded with boats and streets packed with seafood restaurants. One of the most pleasant ways to see the coast is to rent a small private boat in the town of Sai Kung, where you might also eat in one of the local fish restaurants. Or you can enjoy sea and mountain views by walking the first section of the Mac Lehose Trail in the Sai Kung Country Park, which is located about 15 minutes away from Sai Kung by bus or taxi. The little town also contains the Sheung Yiu Folk Museum, which is largely based around the restored terraces of 150-year-old houses. This little museum is filled with an interesting array of displays illustrating various facets of traditional village life.

Sha Tin
Sha Tin, located directly north of Kowloon, 11km north of Tsim Sha Tsui, is one of Hong Kong's fastest growing new towns, with massive housing projects occupying what were once rice paddies. Once famous for cultivating incense, Sha Tin is best known for its fascinating temples, walled village, mountain trails and horseracing.

Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery
Founded in 1950, this monastery is a major attraction here, probably the most interesting temple in the whole New Territories. The temple was built on the top of a hill and people can reach it via either escalators or some 400 steps leading up the hillside. On the inner walls of the lower temple hall are shelves with lots of tiny golden Buddha statues. In total there are now about 13,000 images, all of a similar height but rendered in slightly different poses. On the upper level of the temple you find the ancestral worship halls - rooms with hundreds and hundreds of small niches in the walls. Each niche contains an urn and is covered with a tablet with a picture and the name of the deceased. Outside the monastery, fires are burning in small stoves, where paper representations of food, money, and other offerings are burned in order to gain the god's favor for the dead. On the first of the two levels of the monastery lies a high pagoda with decorated pavilions on either side. From the pagoda you have a very good view of Sha Tin and the surrounding mountains. The Temple can be reached via the Canton-Kowloon Railway (KCR); trains leave from Hung Hom or Kowloon Tong in Kowloon. Kowloon Tong also has an MTR subway connection, which might be more convenient for some people.

Che Kung Temple
Renovated in late 1993, Che Kung Temple is another major attraction. The ancient Taoist temple is dedicated to a deified general - Che Kung. The story goes that Che Kung used to be a general of the Sung Dynasty (960-1279 AD), who is believed to have saved the inhabitants of Sha Tin Valley from the plague centuries ago. After the plague was eventually eradicated, the villagers constructed a temple in memory of him. There is a copper windmill inside the temple and it is said that good luck comes if one rotates the sails of the windmill after worshipping Che Kung. On the third day of lunar New Year, which was the birthday of Che Kung, townspeople crowd into the temple to pay homage to him with burning incense and rotate the sails of the copper windmill praying for good luck.

Cheung Chau Island
Cheung Chau Island, taking the shape of a dump bell, is situated 10km (6.2 miles) southwest of Hong Kong Island. Despite its minuscule size of just 2.5 sq. km, Cheung Chau is the most crowded of all the outlying islands, with a population of some 30,000. Historically, the island is one of the oldest in Hong Kong, where it used to be a fishing village occupied by pirates. Today, with its natural endowment - the wide and deep bays, the island has become the marketplace where fishermen and merchants get together, as well as a hot tourist spot favored by visitors. With attractive sceneries of traditional fishing villages and various historical sites, Cheung Chau is a popular weekend getaway location for city dwellers. The most popular beach is Tung Wan Beach, where people can hire a boat to make a short voyage or just stay there to sunbath. The island has some interesting temples and the most important one is the Pak Tai Temple. Dedicated to the Taoist "Supreme Emperor of the Dark Heaven", Pak Tai Temple was built in 1783 and was known as the oldest temple on the island. Completely repainted in 1989, it is gloriously colorful. In front of the temple, there are 4 pairs of guarding lions. In addition, there are also guarding lions on the roof of the temple. It is worth noting that Pak Tai Temple is the temple with the greatest number of guarding lions. Inside the temple, there is an ancient sword that originated from the Sung Dynasty (960-1279 AD), symbolizing good luck to fishermen. Pak Tai Temple is also the religious center of Cheung Chau. Bun Festival, a century-old event designed to placate ghosts of locals massacred by pirates, is celebrated in this temple every spring. In the far western tip of the island is Cheung Po Tsai Cave, named after Cheung Chau's most infamous pirate who used the cave as a hideout in the early part of the 19th Century. Legend aside, however, the cave is nothing special. Inside the cave, the paths are dark and narrow, with only a ray of light beaming from the top called sky of a ray. Perhaps then, it's best to view from the interior of the cave to gain a better experience of it. Its tiny shops and celebrated seafood restaurants highlight the additional attributes of the island, where visitors can buy souvenirs and experience fresh seafood when they are traveling on the island.

Lamma Island
Lamma Island, also known as "Po Liu Chau", is the third largest island in Hong Kong, only surpassed by Lantau Island and Hong Kong Island. It lies west of Hong Kong Island, just west of the town of Aberdeen and is separated from Hong Kong Island by the narrow East Lamma Channel. Lamma Island has a total area of 14 sq. km. Most people living in this island are western expatriates who have come here in search of a more laid-back existence. Lamma is a pretty little island, very peaceful, tranquil and clean, despite the power station and the island's quarrying industry. There are no historical sites or temples on the island; therefore, it mainly attracts visitors who want to enjoy its beautiful natural scenery. Yung Shue Wan is a pretty little tree-shaded village on Lamma Island as well as the most populated area in Lamma Island. Several decades ago, this area was the center of the plastic industry. Today, the factories have disappeared and the streets are lined with dainty restaurants and pubs, shops and grocery stores selling handcrafts, green products and home made jams or biscuits. It is a very relaxing place to go and shop around in the weekends. In recent years, this area has become popular with more and more young people and expatriates due to the low rent. Sok Kwu Wan, another village in this island, is comprised mainly of a row of seafood restaurants. The food is excellent and the banquets are noisy and fun. Many people simply get the ferry over to Sok Kwu Wan in the evening for dinner, so don't forget to taste the seafood when you travel there! The most interesting way to see Lamma Island is to walk on the family trail linking Yung Shue Wan with Sok Kwu Wan, which takes roughly an hour. Along the trail, you can find endless views of the sea and green grassland along the coast. You might also bump into the farmers who are working diligently in their fields. On Lamma Island, you can hike in the hills, swim at the beach and satisfy your hunger with some of Hong Kong's finest seafood. Regular ferry service is provided several times a day to and from Yung Shue Wan and Sok Kwu Wan and Central district on Hong Kong Island.

Lantau Island
Of the 235 islands that comprise Hong Kong, Lantau Island is the largest with a size twice as big as Hong Kong Island. It has a unique fishing village, very attractive mountain scenery (the highest mountain is Lantau Peak at 3,000 ft), and an impressive rocky coastline. There are also pretty white beaches. Surprisingly, not incongruously, some modern developments are nestled in the foothills. The island offers a pleasant respite from the sometimes cacophonic noises of a big city. The ferries from Central District arrive at the town of Mui Wo on Silvermine Bay. The trip takes about an hour, and the ferry passes lots of tiny islands on its way to Lantau. The area of Silvermine Bay has a beach and lots of little restaurants. (Most of the restaurants specialize in seafood). Most people in this island inhabit in Mui Wo, Tai O, Tung Chung and scatter along the southern coast. Among them, Mui Wo is the most prosperous town. After the International Airport has been built, visitors can take a bus or the mass transit railway and reach the heartland of Lantau within 30 minutes from the city center. Tai O, also known as the "Oriental Venice" was the largest settlement on Lantau Island, though it is in decline now. The water combining with the stilt houses on the waterfront at dusk gives visitors a touch of romance, forming the most unforgettable scene in Tai O. With wild countryside, monasteries, old fishing villages and seriously secluded beaches, Lantau Island, for those who are tired of the noise and polluted city life, is definitely a place to visit or even to live with. There are a lot of outdoor activities that people can do such as hiking, mountain biking, camping, fishing and etc.

Po Lin Monastery
The Po Lin (Precious Lotus) Monastery is located on western Lantau Island, known as the "Buddhist Kingdom in the South", it is one of the well-established Buddhist monasteries in Hong Kong. Serving as a Buddhist retreat, this monastery was originally built by three monks in 1920 with only a shrine dedicated to Buddha. In 1924, it was renamed "Po Lin Monastery" and many monks gradually settled there. Since the 1930s, the monastery has been expanded with additional larger halls and temples added to it. In the 1970s, it became one of the top 10 Buddhist monasteries in Hong Kong. The main building at the monastery is the temple, although the decorations inside are very simple, which does not tend to overwhelm visitors with the glamour of Buddhism. It does not even have the traditional atmosphere as founded in Man Mo Temple on the Hong Kong Island. From the gate of the temple, you can see a big copper statue of Sakyamuni - Tian Tan Buddha, which is located on the top of the Muyushan Mountain. It is regarded as the largest outdoor Buddha statue in the world. Completed in 1993, the statue along with its adjoining pedestal is about 34m tall (111 ft), depicting a sitting Buddha in a mediating position. The pedestal of the statue is a three-story exhibition hall with a big bell inside. The bell is delicately engraved with Buddhist figures and Buddhist scriptures. Controlled by a computer, the bell is rung once every seven minutes, 108 times a day - in essence to "relieve" 108 vexations. People can walk up the 268 steps to the platform where there is a tiny museum containing many elegant relics that you cannot find in the main temple. Serving as a place where the Buddhist faithful seek enlightenment through mediations, the quietness of this monastery is only broken by visitors, especially on weekends. However, Buddhist faithful and monks still manage to live in a secluded world, despite the chaos caused by the tourists. The Buddhist discipline forbids alcohol and meat in the monastery. However, if you like, you can try some of the delicious, Chinese vegetarian dishes offered at the temple. Opening Times: 10:00 - 18:00