The largest outlying island in Hong Kong, the Lantau Island is one of the most interesting areas in this stunning city. With the opening of the Lantau link in 1997 this beautiful island is now firmly connected to the Kowloon peninsula .Although strategically it has become important in the recent years for housing the Hong Kong International Airport is popular among locals for its lush green countryside and beautiful monuments. A cable car ride up to the mountains gives stunning views of the airport, the lush green mountains, South China Sea and the giant outdoor Buddha statue.
The Ngong Ping village is a culturally themed village that has a number of interesting attractions such as the Monkeys tale theatre, the Bronze Budda statue known as the Tian Tan Buddha and the Ngong Ping Tea house. The Buddha statue sits majestically atop 268 steps and is known as the largest seated outdoor Buddha statue in the world. The Po Lin Monastery close to the statue is also a famed attraction among travelers for its authentic Chinese architecture and serene surroundings.
The historical fishing village of Tai O, is another highlight of this amazing island. Here you would see Tanka boat people as the locals are known, still living in their traditional stilt houses. Discovery Bay is a 400 beach and a golf club that attracts day trippers to the island and hosts many festivals in the island such as dragon boat races and a multi-cultural festival in November. With so much to see and do while in this beautiful island you will only want to linger on its shores a little longer. Most travelers however wish to return to the comfort of their Hong Kong city accommodation by nightfall and take with them memories of an interesting day on the islands.
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