Our favorite Hong Kong tours and excursions

Think you know what Hong Kong is all about? You just might need to think again.  

Giant Buddha statue on Lantau Island

Lantau Island full day tour

After ultra-urban Hong Kong, beachy, forested Lantau Island is a whole different kettle of fish (or shrimp paste, if you prefer).  

Join your local guide to explore a traditional Tanka fishing village, where stilt houses crowd together over tidal flats and super-fresh seafood is the order of the day. Head to one of HK’s most important monasteries to wander in gardens full of fragrant flowers and tropical birds, then tackle the 300-or-so steps up to the icon of Lantau, Tian Tan, the world’s largest seated bronze buddha. Even the journey back is a treat: hop in a cable car across the water and enjoy panoramic views over Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the South China Sea. Lantau Island is a breath of fresh air.