Tung Chung
Lantau Island, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Tung Chung started out as a small fishing village but today is a thriving town with plenty to offer. On the northern coast of picturesque Lantau Island, Tung Chung has great shopping at Citygate Outlets, access to Ngong Ping 360 and the Big Buddha, and close proximity to the airport and a number of other attractions on the island.
A number of tours make it very convenient to visit Tung Chung, combining a ride on the Ngong Ping 360 cable car, visits to the Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery, and a stop at Tai O fishing village. Nature lovers can join a hiking or biking tour, or look for pink dolphins on a boat cruise.
For the best value, book a Hong Kong Travel Pass Combo, which includes airport transfers and an MTR Pass, or a multi-day attraction pass, good at more than a dozen attractions in Hong Kong and Macau.
Ngong Ping 360 is very popular; it’s worth booking ahead to skip the lines.
Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes to do any of the area hikes or to walk up to the Big Buddha, as there are 268 steps to the top.
Remember to bring a hat, sunscreen, and water, as the area can get hot and humid.
Tung Chung is located on Lantau Island. Take the MTR to Tung Chung Station. A number of buses also stop at Tung Chung, including Nos. S1, 3M, 11, 21, 23, 38, 31, 33, 42, 56 and 64. A more scenic option is to take the ferry from Central to Mui Wo, and then bus No. 3 or a taxi to Tung Chung.
For shopping, Citygate Outlets is open from 10am to 10pm. Ngong Ping 360 and the Big Buddha are very popular, and can get very crowded, especially on weekends and public holidays. With the opening of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, it’s best to avoid Tung Chung during Chinese holidays, especially the May and October national holidays.
Opened in 2018, this is the longest sea bridge in the world, connecting the cities of Hong Kong, Macau, and Zhuhai. The 34-mile (55-kilometer) bridge includes a Hong Kong Link Road, a main bridge, a tunnel, and a Zhuhai Link Road. Private cars require a special permit, but tour buses provide an easy way to cross the span.
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