Islands in Hong Kong

Serene Islands of Hong Kong

Hong Kong is home to over 250 islands. Apart from the islands which are tourism centric, some are still held as the region's best kept secrets. Here are some of the best islands in Hong Kong that sho (Read More)uld be in every traveller's checklist.

Here is the list of 13 Islands in Hong Kong

1. Lantau Island

Lantau Island

The largest island of Hong Kong, Lantau Island sits at the heart of the Pearl River in Hong Kong. The island is famous for its stunning Buddhist architecture, a famous theme park, long sandy beaches and large shopping outlets amidst greenery and flora. Trekking, Dolphin watching, shopping are popular activities. Hong Kong International Airport is located in the island.
Best Time to Visit - October to February
Getting Around - MTR, Cable Car, Ferry

2. Lamma Island

Lamma Island
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Located around 9.2 kilometres away from Central Hong Kong, Lamma Island  ('Y Island' or 'Pok Liu Chau') is the third largest island in Hong Kong. The laid-back and rural side of Hong Kong with its coastal scenery, quaint beaches, and walking trails amidst the tropical rain forest slopes with curvy hilly paths makes this a tourist favorite. Trekking, sunbathing and swimming are popular activities
Best Time to Visit - October to December
Getting Around - MTR, Bus, Ferry

3. Cheng Chau

Cheng Chau

Cheung Chau or ‘The Dumbell Island’ is located around 10 kilometres southwest of Hong Kong and can be accessed from the Central ferry pier. Picturesque beaches, cycle trails, historic temples, the Mini Great Wall, street shopping and seafood are some highlights. Hiking, shopping, and adventure sports are popular in this island in Hong Kong.
Best Time to Visit - May to October
Getting Around - MRT, taxi, ferry, cable car

4. Peng Chau Island

Peng Chau Island

Situated on the Lantau Island’s north-eastern coast, Peng Chau is a hidden jewel away from the tourist circuit. This Hong Kong island is famous for ancient temples, sandy beaches and walking trails. The island is also famous for street shopping and sea food. Popular activities include hiking, trekking, and sunbathing.
Best Time to Visit - October to February
Getting Around - Taxi, Ferry

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5. Po Toi

Po Toi

Po Toi is the largest and the main island of the Po Toi archipelago. Lined in greenery, the island houses unique rock formations such as the Buddha Hand Rock and the Monk Rock, rock carvings from the Bronze Age, Tin Hau temple and nature trails and hikes.  The island is accessible via kaidos, water taxis, ferries and junks from Stanley and Aberdeen.
Best Time to Visit - March to May
Getting Around - Ferry

6. Tap Mun

Tap Mun

Also known as Green Island, Tap Mun is located on northeastern Hong Kong. Home to around 100 residents, Tap Mun also some ancient temples,street food, shopping markets and tea stalls. Some highlights of  this island in Hong Kong are the Tap Mun Cave, the King Lam School, Ngan See Dong. Hiking and hilltop camping is a popular outdoor activity.
Getting Around - Ferry, taxi

7. Aberdeen

Aberdeen

Known for its famous floating village and floating restaurants, Aberdeen is one of the crowded islands in Hong Kong. Breathtaking bridges, harbours,beaches, and the Abdeen harbour are some of the attraction in Aberdeen. The Dragon Boat Racing Festival is hosted annually by the Aberdeen Fishing Village. Hiking, and shopping are popular activities.
Best Time to Visit - November to January
Getting Around - MTR, ferry, bus

8. Tung Ping Chau

Tung Ping Chau

Tung Ping Chau is a gorgeous sedimentary island covered in shale rocks. This colourful island in Hong Kong has been added as a UNESCO certified Hong Kong Global Geopark and is a Museum of Geomorphology. Kang Lau Shek, the coastal bench staircase, temples, and beaches are highlights in Tung Ping Chau. Ferries are avialable from Ma Liu Shui on Saturdays and Sundays.
Best Time to Visit - May to September
Getting Around - ferry

9. Tung Lung Chau

Tung Lung Chau

Also known as Tung Lung To or Tung Lung Island, Tung Lung Chau is an unpopulated island in Hong Kong at the tip of the Clear Water Bay Peninsula. The island is known for its geological rock formations, hiking trails and the ruins of the Tung Lung Fort. Rock climbing and hiking are popular activities with two main climbing arenas at Technical Wall and Sea Gully Wall.  
Getting Around - Ferry

10. Tsing Yi

Tsing Yi

Situated in the metropolitan section of Hong Kong, Tsing Yi is an island with an array of commute facilities including the convenient MRT system. Very close to Hong Kong Disneyland, this urbanised island of Hong Kong houses a , promenade, sports ground and nature trails. The Tsing Ma Bridge is one of the most visited tourist spots in the island.
Best Time to Visit - October to February
Getting Around - MTR, taxi, train

11. Ung Kong Chau

Ung Kong Chau

Also known as the Bluff Island, Ung Kong Chau is Located in Port Shelter, south of the Sai Kung Peninsula. It has one of the four largest sea caves with intriguing marine life and corals and is a hot spot for diving. Ung Kong Chau is a part of the Hong Kong National Geopark. Fan Tap Pai is populr attration and diving, swimming, and trekking are popular activities
Getting Around - speed boat, ferry

12. Yim Tin Tsai

Yim Tin Tsai

Bracketed in mangroves, the scarcely populated island Sai Kung District is now a land of abandoned homes, ruins and the last salt pan in Hong Kong.Some attractions are St. Joseph's Chapel and the Ching Po School which now is the Yim Tin Tsai Village Heritage Exhibition. There are a few eateries in the island and hiking is a popular activity.
Best Time to Visit - November to January
Getting Around - Ferry

13. Jin Island

Jin Island

Also known as Tiu Chung Chau, Jin Island is situated in the Sai Kung District. Best described as the 'Four Sea Arches' for its landscapes, Jin Island is home to the famous "Goldfish Wagging Tail" - a large and beautiful sea cave, apart from other sea caves, arches and inlets. Hiking, kayaking and diving are popular activities.
Getting around - ferry, speed boat

How did you like our compilation? Have you been to any of these islands in Hong Kong? What were your best experiences? Let us know in the comments below!

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