During the summer vacation, if you are looking for a place to cool off and relax, to relieve the stress accumulated during weekdays. But you are struggling with no money, no time to travel, so you want to find a good place in Hong Kong to have fun nearby, then Lantau Island must be a good choice for you. Here are two must-visit places on Lantau Island, guaranteed to make everyone happy and satisfied.
A little information
Lantau Island is an island located in the southwest of Hong Kong, the largest island in Hong Kong, with an area of 148.36 square kilometers, nearly twice the size of the second largest island in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island. At the same time, the waters around Lantau Island are the main passage to Macau, Zhuhai, and Zhongshan.
Lantau Island used to rely on ferries and street ferries for transportation, making it inconvenient and far from the urban areas of Hong Kong, with much of the land undeveloped and sparsely populated. However, with the relocation of Hong Kong International Airport, the construction of the Tsing Ma Bridge, Kap Shui Mun Bridge, and the development of the MTR, Lantau Island has been connected to the urban areas of Hong Kong, promoting its urban development through various engineering projects.
Changsha Beach
One of the must-visit places on Lantau Island is Cheung Sha Beach. As one of Hong Kong’s well-known beaches, Cheung Sha Beach is characterized by a coastline that stretches for three kilometers, divided into Upper Cheung Sha and Lower Cheung Sha.
The sea water at Changsha Beach is clear, the sand is fine and white, making it one of the cleanest beaches in Hong Kong. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, covered with dense green trees, residents can enjoy the beautiful scenery while releasing their inner frustrations and relieving stress.
At the same time, there are public BBQ pits at the Upper Changsha Beach, allowing citizens to enjoy the beautiful scenery while having a barbecue. In addition, the Lower Changsha Beach has a water sports center where people can rent water sports equipment from the shore, try water activities such as surfing, and enjoy the fun of water sports.
Tian Tan Buddha
When it comes to Lantau Island, of course, we have to mention the Tian Tan Buddha, so the second must-visit place on Lantau Island is definitely the Tian Tan Buddha. As the world’s tallest outdoor bronze Buddha and one of Hong Kong’s famous tourist attractions, the Tian Tan Buddha is located on the Ngong Ping Peak in front of Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island, Hong Kong, at an altitude of 520 meters.
The Tian Tan Buddha statue sits on 268 steps, with a body made up of 207 bronze pieces, seated on a 3-tiered altar, with a total height of about 34 meters including the lotus throne and its base, weighing approximately 250 tons.
While citizens enjoy viewing the famous Tian Tan Buddha, taking photos, and visiting various temples under the Tian Tan Buddha, including the Hall of Great Strength and the Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas to explore traditional Buddhist architecture, experience the tranquility of Buddhism, and cleanse the soul. Visitors can also taste the traditional Buddhist vegetarian food at the temples. Just purchase a vegetarian meal package at the ticket office before going up to the Tian Tan Buddha, then proceed with the visit as usual, and finally savor the traditional Buddhist vegetarian food to fully experience Buddhism inside and out.
