Lantau Island

This is Hong Kong's largest island, with some of the most popular attractions, like the Giant Buddha and the brand new Ngong Ping 360 with its fantastic view, as well as Hong Kong Disneyland. It also offers some of Hong Kong's best beaches, hiking trails and peaks to explore.

Enjoy grand views of the Ngong Ping plateau and surroundings by climbing the steps to the Giant Buddha. From near the bottom of the steps, take the path through the Lantau Tea Gardens to a restaurant. Just beyond this a magnificent view of Lantau Peak, which is the second highest peak on the island and offers exhilarating hikes, expansive views and a fantastic selection of flora.

Nearby is the start of the Lantau Trail Section 3, he leads you to the summit of the 934 metre peak. It's a rather steep and strenuous climb and could take over an hour, depending upon the heat. But on a clear day,it's well worth the effort! The views of the surrounding hills, mountains and the South China sea are breathtaking. You also get a fantastic view of Hong Kong's award-winning international airport below you.

Back at the start of Lantau Trail and to the right is the Wisdom Path, another new Hong Kong attraction. make a quick visit and then head to the hilltop for more fantastic views of the South China sea and the outlying islands, and west for another memorable view of the Giant Buddha.

Below Wisdom Path is Ngong Ping Tree Walk, featuring different types of trees. At the end go straight on and climb a short distance up to the 751 metre Nei Lak Shan to enjoy breathtaking views of the north coast of Lantau Island, with Tung Chung and the airport in the distance. Farther along the trail, which now curves around the hillside, you get views over Po Lin Monastery and the Giant Buddha. Follow the trail and there is a junction taking you to the upper station of the Ngong Ping Skytrail where you can follow paths back to the Giant Buddha and the Bus terminus.

By Hong Kong Tourism board