Details of outlying islands

In Hong Kong 18 administrative districts, outlying islands have the largest area and the smallest population. The whole region consists of more than 20 islands, which are spread all over the south and southwest of Hong Kong. The outlying islands area is a treasure house of archaeological discoveries. Archaeological sites are all over Lantau Island, Lamma Island and Cheung Chau, and many precious cultural relics have been unearthed. In addition, the Tung Chung battery and the temples on the islands are also popular places for tourists. Angping has always been famous for Baolian Temple. Since the establishment of the world's largest outdoor bronze sitting Buddha in the 1990s, Angping has become an internationally renowned tourist attraction.

Tai O, Cheung Chau and Lamma Island, once famous fishing villages and fish farms, have become famous tourist hotspots today. Nandayu has unique coastal characteristics, diverse natural scenery, beautiful beaches and deep forests, making it the first choice for outing and holiday. Since the end of1970s, Discovery Bay has gradually developed into a comprehensive private suburban residential area with perfect leisure facilities, including artificial beaches and golf courses.

In addition to China festivals generally celebrated by Hong Kong people, such as Shangyuan Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, the traditional festivals celebrated by islanders are particularly rich. On the 23rd day of the third lunar month, fishermen's groups in Cheung Chau, Tai O, Mui Wo, Peng Chau, Lamma Island and Po Toi Island will celebrate Tianhou's birthday. Tianhou is the goddess in charge of the ocean, and bless the fishermen who go out to sea. Tianhou's birthday is a colorful festival, the most distinctive of which is a kind of sacrifice made of floral paper, called "fireworks". Hou Wang's birthday is another important holiday in the outlying islands. Who is the Marquis? There are still different opinions. Generally speaking, this marquis is Yang, a loyal minister in the late Song Dynasty. The date of celebration varies from region to region. For example, Hou Wang's birthday in Tai O is in June, while Tung Chung's birthday is in August.

Basic introduction Chinese name: Outlying Island District Category: District: Hong Kong jurisdiction: Lantau Island, Lamma Island, etc. Telephone area code: +852 Postal code: 99077 Location: Southwest of Hong Kong Area: 16800 hectares Population: 63 100 Dialect: Cantonese Climate Conditions: Subtropical Monsoon Climate Famous Scenic Spots: Tai O, Cheung Chau. Population, ethnic groups, economic profile, scenic spots and map of Hong Kong's outlying islands on Lantau Island. The area under the management of the National Outlying Islands District Council is 65,438+06,800 hectares, the largest in 65,438+08 districts, including more than two islands of different sizes scattered in the west, southwest and south of Hong Kong Island, with a population of about 6,365,438+000. Economic overview: As a place with strong rural characteristics, the outlying islands naturally retain rich and colorful traditional festivals and customs, which not only enriches local communities, but also deepens people's understanding of China's traditional customs. Islands District Islands District is also an archaeological treasure house. Many archaeological sites in Lantau Island, Lamma Island, Cheung Chau and other places have found a large number of cultural relics, which clearly shows the historical facts of ancestors living in coastal areas. Over the years, the Islands District Council has been working hard to promote tourism in the region, and has printed a number of informative pamphlets to introduce places worth visiting in the region, one of which introduces historical allusions and traditional customs in the region. From time to time, DC members also put forward valuable suggestions on protecting historical relics and improving tourist facilities in this area. Every year, hiking trails, beaches, places of interest, traditional festivals, holiday houses and seafood restaurants on outlying islands attract a large number of local and foreign tourists. 1993 After the opening of the bronze Tiantan Buddha in Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, the tourism industry in this area has been further developed. After the opening of the new airport at Chek Lap Kok in July 1998, the outlying islands became the "gateway to Hong Kong". The transportation facilities connecting the airport railway and other new airports greatly facilitate urban residents and overseas tourists to visit the pleasant scenic spots in the hinterland of Lantau suburb. Scenic Islands In Hong Kong 18 administrative regions, outlying islands have the widest area and the least population. The whole region consists of more than 20 islands, which are spread all over the south and southwest of Hong Kong. Islands District The outlying islands in Hong Kong include Lantau Island, Cheung Chau Island, Lamma Island and Peng Chau in the southwest of Hong Kong Island, and Putai Islands in the southeast of Hong Kong Island. In terms of area, Lantau Island is the largest island in Hong Kong, almost twice that of Hong Kong Island, followed by Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island. Lamma Island is long and narrow, with a headland extending into the sea from the center, and there are many large and small bays along the coast. On the south bank of the island, the mountains are steep, and common eagles hover in the air. Lamma Island is partly undulating and partly steep and rugged, and the scenery is very pleasant from any angle. Lamma Island is the third largest island in Hong Kong. The narrowest place is only half a kilometer wide and the widest place is eight kilometers. Lamma Island has many peninsulas, forming deep bays. Most of the terrain is steep, and fertile valleys are hidden among hills. Lantau Island Lantau Island is located in the west of Hong Kong Island. It is the largest island in Hong Kong, with an area of 1, 4 1.6 square kilometers, nearly twice that of Hong Kong Island. Lantau Island is mainly composed of Mesozoic igneous rock series and Yanshanian granite, with high terrain in the southwest and low terrain in the northeast. Lantau Island, with its vast territory, is full of charm. What tourists yearn for most is "going to the Phoenix at night to watch the sunrise". Phoenix Mountain, the second highest peak in Hong Kong, is 934 meters above sea level. In addition, there is Dadong Mountain, which is 87 1 m above sea level. It is also one of the highest peaks on the island and the primary target for tourists to visit Lantau Island. The coastline of Lantau Island is long and tortuous, and the harbor and beach, mountains and flowing water, natural landscape and historical sites complement each other. Traveling all over the island is like completing a time-staggered shuttle trip. Lamma Mountain, the main peak of Lamma Island, also known as Shantang Mountain or Lamma Mountain, is the highest peak in Lamma Island, with a height of 353 meters, while Jiaoling Mountain is the second peak on the island, with a height of 250 meters. These two mountains are covered with grotesque granite, making them truly the Shijingshan of Lamma Island. Chek Lap Kok, an outlying island, was called Chek Lap Kok Island in ancient times, and the book of Guangdong University called it "Chek Lap Island". Located in the north of Tung Chung Bay on Lantau Island, separated from Tung Chung by a strait about 300 meters wide, covering an area of about 2.5 square kilometers, it is the largest island along the coast of Lantau Island. Chek Lap Kok is north-south, shaped like a sharp cone, with a long headland in the northeast, with a total length of 3800 meters from north to south; It is wide in the north, about1300m from east to west, and only 360m from south. The hills on the island are undulating. The hill in the west is called Hutou Mountain, 90 meters high, and the surrounding slopes are extremely weathered. The eastern part is an unknown highland, about 100 meters above sea level. Bogong 'ao between the two highlands is the traffic artery of the whole island. Deep Bay and Cheung Sha Wan naturally form between the cape in the northern part of Hong Kong Island. The crust in the north of the island belongs to the bad land after granite weathering, and there are many trees and grasses in the south. The island has been inhabited since the Li Tang period, and many gray kilns in the Tang Dynasty have been found in the north of the island. In the south of the island, there is a village called Taipingpu (or Big Lawn) and a public school at Chek Lap Kok. Hong Kong's new airport project chose this island as the site. In the middle of the north shore of Lantau Island, there is a Modao Sea, large and small Modao Islands, and there are three small islands in the sea, which are arranged linearly from northeast to southwest. They are small sharpening, big sharpening and rice shell continent. The island is a rocky island with several short trees and drought-tolerant short grass on it; Reef rafts are distributed along the coast, especially in Fankezhou. During the spring tide, most of the reef rafts were submerged in seawater. In the Ming Dynasty, the Quanguang Chart of Cangwu County Gate Records was divided into big sharpening and small sharpening. Shiguzhou Shiguzhou is also known as Baitengzhou. Located in the southwest of Sesame Bay Peninsula on Lantau Island, between Soko Islands and Cheung Chau, with an area of about 65,438+0 square kilometers. The island has rugged terrain, with the northern highlands approaching 65,438+050m and the southern highlands about 65,438+000m. A saddle and a small bay are formed between the two highlands. Reef row is distributed in the west of the island, which is called Shigu Tail Row. The sea surface on the north shore of the island is the main passage between Hong Kong and Macao, and a lighthouse is built on the shore. Chizhou is located in the eastern waters of the New Territories, south of Mirs Bay, outside the Chimen Strait, facing Tamanzhou, with a distance of about 1400 meters. The whole island covers an area of about 0.4 square kilometers. The island is full of highlands, with an altitude of150 ~ 200m. There are ancient fortresses on the island. Xiao 'azhou, Xiao 'azhou and Outlying Islands are located in the northern part of the archipelago, covering an area of about 0.6 square kilometers. The island is irregular in shape and divided into two parts, which are connected by a flat isthmus. The western part is relatively high, with two hills and a series of ridges extending eastward, with a height of about 15 meters, which is dark red and is called red rock. There are long and narrow reef rows near the shore, which are called red rock rows. To the south of the island, there is a bay called Nanwan at the junction of the east and the west, and the sea surface on the north shore of the island is the only way for ships on the Hong Kong-Macao line. There is a lighthouse on the hillside in the northwest corner. Dawa Island Dawa Island is located in the south of the archipelago. With an area of about 1 km2, it is divided into two parts: the north, the south and the south, which are connected by an isthmus in the middle, forming Dawa Bay in the northwest. There is a small typhoon shelter in the north of the bay. The surface of the island is rugged, and the highest in the south is Zhouwei, with an altitude of 155 meters. There are villages on the island, near Dawa Bay. Putai Islands is a group of islands in Hong Kong, which belongs to outlying islands administratively. Located in the southeast of Hong Kong Island, it consists of Putai, Luozhou, Songgang, Henglan Island, 5 small islands and 6 reef rows. Among them, the southern corner of Po Toi Island is the southernmost tip of Hong Kong. The total area of these islands is 4 square kilometers. Putai Island was called Pujia and Putai in ancient times. The Ming Dynasty's "Zheng He Navigation Chart" marked this island and named it Putaishan. Located in the southeast of Hong Kong Island, with an area of 3.55 square kilometers, it is the largest island in the archipelago. Administrative divisions belong to outlying islands. The northern half of the island is slightly round, while the southern half has several mountain mouths and headlands extending out of the sea. Three big bays are formed between the headlands, namely Dawan, Nandan Bay and Dapai Bay. The island is rugged, with the highest point at the east top and a height of 239 meters. The island was inhabited in the Ming Dynasty. The villages on the island are surrounded by Dawan, which is divided into Dawan, Tai Hang Wei and Wan Chai. There are more than 500 residents. Most people engaged in agriculture and fisheries are Yu, He, Wen, Peng and Chen. Located at the southernmost tip of Hong Kong, this island is very remote. The villagers live a simple life with simple folk customs and quiet environment. There are palindrome stone carvings, Tianhou Temple and other historical sites on the island, as well as Changshipai and Shanliao abandoned villages. Putai Island, the second largest island in Luozhou, is an archipelago. Located in the northwest of Putai Island. The area is about 1 km2. The island has a steep terrain and a height of more than 200 meters. The surrounding hillside is steep, and the east coast is a cliff. There is a small bay in the west of the south bank, called Luozhou Bay, which extends from the southwest end of Luozhou to the sea. The depth of the bay is calm. When Hong Kong fell, the island was once a place where Japanese troops exiled anti-Japanese people, and now it is a white bone pit. Lamma Island Lamma Island is also known as Boliaozhou and Lima Island. Located about 3km southwest of Hong Kong Island, with an area of13.72km2, it is the third largest island in Hong Kong waters. The island is shaped like a duck with a winding coastline, about 16 miles long. Most of the island is mountainous, and the main peak is Nanya Mountain, which is located in the south of the island and is 354 meters high. Mountains are like screens, with fewer peaks and more mountains, which are extremely majestic. The island is divided into north and south, with Lu Xiu in the center of the island as the boundary. In the northern section, there are 13 villages, such as the old village in the northern suburb, the new village in the northern suburb, Daping, Rongshuwan, Gaowang, Shapu, Dayuan Old Village, Dawan New Village, Hongshengye and Ludiwan, and in the southern section, there are Lu Xiucheng, Luzhou and Suoziwan. There are ferries connecting the northern and southern sections of the island with the central part of Hong Kong Island, and every township on the island has Sanhe Village Road. The beach along the coast is fine and clear, which is a good place to take a bath. The famous historical sites on the island are: Hongsheng Ancient Temple, Tianhou Ancient Temple, Sanshanwang Temple, Jiaxu, Zhangbaozi Cave and Shenfeng Tunnel. Lamma Island Cheung Chau Cheung Chau is located in the west of Hong Kong Island and the east of Lantau Island, with a population of over 40,000 and an area of 2.4 square kilometers. The island is shaped like a dumbbell, so it is also called dumbbell island, with hills at both ends and a long and narrow middle. The beach in the west is Cheung Chau West Bay, where fishing boats are concentrated and residents live in this narrow strip. In the Ming dynasty, it had become a distribution center for fishing boats. In addition to agriculture and fishing, the residents of the island also run businesses, and the market was opened in the Qing Dynasty. During the Daoguang period, Changzhou was set up on the island during the flood season, with the general commander 1 and 45 troops stationed. Nowadays, most of the old village houses on the island have been demolished and new villas have been built on the mountain. Dongwan and Guanyin Bay have wide beaches and have become famous beaches in Hong Kong. The famous historical sites on the island include palindrome stone carvings, Tianhou Ancient Temple, Shuiyue Palace and the former site of Zhen 'an Public Security Bureau. The real name of Dayu Island is Dahao Island. Located in the west of Hong Kong Island, it is the largest outlying island in Hong Kong, with an area of 14 1.6 square kilometers, twice the area of Hong Kong Island; The population of the island is about16,000, living in Mui Wo, Pui O, Changsha, Tang Fu, Tung Chung, Ngong Ping, Tai O and other places. The island is high in the middle and low around. Phoenix Mountain is 934 meters above sea level and Dadong Mountain is 869 meters above sea level. The coastline is winding and there are many harbors. Lantau Island has been a densely populated area since ancient times, with beautiful scenery and many excellent beaches, such as Yinkuangwan, Pui O and Changsha Beach. There are also a large number of well-preserved places of interest, among which Angping Baolian Temple and Tung Chung Zhai Cheng are the most famous. The main specialties of the island are seafood, raw salted fish, shrimp paste and sea salt. There is a expressway network extending in all directions on the island, and the connection with the urban area mainly depends on the ferry crossing the sea. In Chek Lap in the northern part of Hong Kong Island? Preparations for the construction of a new international airport in Cape Town are under way. Shunting West Bay Shunting West Bay is located on Lantau Island, opposite to Shunting East Bay, hundreds of meters apart. The ancestors of the ancient village near the bay were the guardians of the chicken wing corner fort in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties. The ancient Lianggong Temple is still preserved in the village, and the village in front of the bay sits east and west, so it is called Xiwan. There are ancient forts in Nanshan, Tianhou Temple by the sea and Zhong Shi to the west of stalagmite Bay, all of which are local historical relics. Discovery Bay Discovery Bay is located in the northeast of Lantau Island. Formerly known as Dabaiwan, it was acquired by a big consortium and turned into a high-end resort. Its appearance has changed a lot and its name has been changed to "Discovery". There are many tall buildings. There are golf courses, baseball fields, skating rinks, sports fields, bicycle lanes and bathing beaches. Vomiting Bay Vomiting Bay is located on Lantau Island. Starting from the harem of Tung Chung Bay, after passing Toucun along the west bank, it takes about 30 minutes to the west. There is a small stream in front of it, and the spring water is gurgling, which has a unique charm. Stop at Lower Right Bay and see the beach nearly 300 meters long and the sand is fine and clean. This is horseshoe bend. Look at its bay shape, it is really similar to the shell of horseshoe crab, and that pit is like the long tail of horseshoe crab. Fishermen nearby often catch horseshoe crabs in the nearby waters, so they call it this. Dog louse Bay Dog louse Bay is located on Lantau Island. Take the ferry from Central to Mui Wo. When approaching the Haikou of Yinkuangwan, look to the right from the ship, and the mountain mouth that extends to the sea on the other side is Wanjiaozui. There is a small beach in the north of Wanjiaozui, which is Dog Lick Bay. There are several rural houses, very simple, with a few green bamboos swaying. Corner mouth is an archaeological attraction. As early as 1930s, archaeologists excavated a number of precious unearthed cultural relics on the shores of the Gulf. Fish Fried Bay Fish Fried Bay is located on Lantau Island. Return to Tai O by land from Fenshuijiao, for example, take the northbound Yiwan Beicun Trail and go to Fried Fish Bay via Xiangzhong 'ao. It's longer and wider than the distributary west bay, and the scenery is more beautiful. There is an isolated island in the northwest of the bay, which looks like a big chicken, so it is called "Chicken Mountain" or "Chicken Head". Every time the tide ebbs, there is a sand belt connecting Elephant Trunk Cliff at the northern end of Fried Fish Bay, which can wade to Jishan Mountain. Tung Chung Bay Tung Chung Bay is located on Lantau Island. This bay is wide, but there is a lot of sediment, which is not suitable for bathing in the sea. There are many historical sites here, including the ancient harem on Shazuitou Beach, a monument to the reconciliation between the two, a youth entertainment center and a small playground near the temple. The Hong Kong government has legislated to protect the remains of the ancient flood fort off the coast of Xujiabao near Tung Chung Pier. There is an ancient city under Songshan Mountain in Lingpi Village, Wantian, Fiona Fang, with an area of more than 2,000 square meters. From the Huanglong Tunnel at the intersection of Tung Chung in Xiacun, Yao Hui to the east, it goes deep into the two mountains and ends with a diversion gate. The nearby pit is the exit of the famous Shixi Huanglong pit, and the Luohan Temple is hidden in the Woods of the back hill of Ximenjia Village in Lingpi Village. This is also a good place to visit and taste vegetarian food. Silver Mine Bay Silver Mine Bay is located on Lantau Island. The beach here is vast, the water color is particularly good at high tide, the bay side is fully equipped, and a sampan is rented. If you have spare time, you can rent a bike to go swimming. There are Chinese and western food stores and hotels by the bay, and the accommodation is convenient. Baolian Temple Baolian Temple is located on the Ngong Ping Plain at an altitude of 400 meters. It is surrounded by mountains, with undulating mountains and excellent scenery. Baolian Temple was founded in 1924. Although it has only a history of more than 70 years, it is known as the "Southern Buddhist Country" because of its huge building scale and beautiful terrain and environment, and has been promoted to the top of the four major Buddhist forests in Hong Kong. The main hall is dedicated to Buddha III, representing past life, present life and afterlife respectively. There is a square in front of Baolian Temple, in which there is a three-story small altar imitating the dome of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, which serves as a foil for the Buddha on the opposite mountain. There is a three-story, four-column and three-story stone tablet building in front of the temple. In the middle of the archway, the word "Baolian Temple" is engraved horizontally on the plaque. Behind the archway, there is a tree-lined tunnel leading to the temple gate, which has a distinctive form. The lower part of the temple gate is a high stone platform with three ticket gates under it. There are railings around the stone platform, and there are three halls in Taichung, which are gorgeous and spectacular. Buddhist archives have been displayed in the temple for a long time, and many precious Buddhist cultural relics are displayed, such as "Hidden Sutra and Dragon Descending", "More than a thousand sets of paintings and calligraphy of Diamond Sutra" and "Hua Yan Illustration in Blood Book", all of which are of great religious significance.