Luntau contains the Hong Kong international airport making it accessible right from the start of your Hong Kong journey. A highlight of the island is the gorgeous countryside that boasts of lush greenery and untouched eco systems along with many attractions both scenic, historical and geographical. There sitting atop the beautiful island is a huge outdoor Buddha statue that mesmerizes many. You can enjoy a picturesque cable car ride with a gorgeous view of the mountains that surround the island, views of the airport, South China Sea and the panoramic view of the greenery below.
The Ngong Ping Village is a culinary themed little area, that has a diverse range of eateries and coffee shops. These places will let you enjoy some of the authentic dishes from Hong Kong and it is a must experienced culinary delight when you are in Hong Kong. It also has three major attractions that bring in visitors by the numbers. Walking with Buddha, Monkeys ale theatre and the Ngong Ping tea house are fascinating experiences here.
The Bronze Buddha at the nearby Po Lin Monastery is the tallest outdoor sitting Buddha statue in the world. The wisdom path that is just a short walk away contains wooden steles that have inscribed on them an ancient prayer. The daily lives of the people living in the historical fishing village fascinate visitors with its traditional stilt houses and Tanka boats. A trip to Lantau Island in Hong Kong not only gives you adventurous experience but you can consider it as a spiritual journey as well.
Accommodation varying from comfortable B & Bs to lavish five star hotels can be found in the surrounding area. If you are on the lookout for a comfortable Hong Kong hotel that will put you at ease while you discover this gorgeous country, then look no further than the Wan Chai Hotel Hong Kong , a Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong that offers star class accommodation, within its stylishly decorated premises. Competitively priced and conveniently located, this luxurious hotel located between Causeway Bay’s major attractions and the district of Wan Chai is sure to make you feel at home.
