Lantau Island: the largest island in Hong Kong

Lantau Island is the largest island in Hong Kong, located in the western waters of Hong Kong, with mountainous terrain. Phoenix Mountain is 935 meters above sea level, which is the second highest peak in Hong Kong. There is a small piece of flat land under the mountain stream on Lantau Island, and the most densely populated place on the island is Da 'ao Town in the southwest. Many Hong Kong people will go to Lantau Island on weekends or holidays.

Geographical features

Lantau island

Located outside the Pearl River Estuary. Lantau Island is high in the southwest and low in the northeast. Phoenix Mountain, the main peak, is 935 meters above sea level, making it the second highest peak in Hong Kong. Lantau Island is the largest island in Hong Kong, with an area of 14 1.6 square kilometers, which is equivalent to two Hong Kong islands. The coastline here is long and tortuous, and the harbor and beach, mountains and flowing water, natural landscape and historical sites complement each other.

Climatic conditions

Lantau island

Hong Kong is located to the east of the Pearl River Estuary, with its back to Chinese mainland and facing the South China Sea. Its topography is mainly hilly and belongs to subtropical monsoon climate. Hong Kong has distinctive characteristics all year round, and it is extremely mild for almost half a year. It is spring from March to mid-May, and the weather is warm and humid. May to September is summer, and the weather is hot and very humid. Autumn is usually sunny and dry from late September to late1February. 1Late February is winter, and the temperature is usually low.

There are more clouds in January and February in Hong Kong, bringing dry north winds. The temperature in urban areas is sometimes low, and frosting will occur. The weather in March and April is extremely humid, fog and light rain reduce visibility, and sometimes even interrupt air and ferry services. It is hot and humid from May to August, with showers and thunderstorms. July to September is the most vulnerable month to typhoons in Hong Kong. When tropical cyclones gather about 700 to 1000 kilometers southeast of Hong Kong, the weather is usually sunny and hot, but there may be local thunderstorms at dusk. If the tropical cyclone center moves closer, the wind will increase and there may be heavy rain in most areas. 1 1 month and1February in Hong Kong are sunny, cool and dry, which are the best seasons of the year.

Lantau island

Main attraction

Lantau Island has many hills and little flat land, and there is only a small flat land under the mountain stream. The most densely populated place on the island is Tai 'ao Town in the southwest. The mountain is majestic and is known as the "top of the mountain". There is Luohan Temple at the foot of the mountain. The Luohan Cave and Luohan Spring in the temple are charming. There are Baolian Temple and the "Giant Buddha in the Temple of Heaven" in Shanxi, the ancient castle of Zhang Baozai, a pirate in the Qing Dynasty in the north, and the longest bathing beach-Cheung Sha Wan Fishing Ground in the southeast coast.

Its main attractions are: Baolian Temple, Tai O, Tsing Ma Bridge, Tiantan Buddha, Ngong Ping 360, Ngong Ping Square and Heart Forest.

baolian temple

Known as the southern Buddhist kingdom, it is the first of the four Zen forests in Hong Kong. Baolian Temple was founded in 1924. After decades of efforts, today's temple buildings are magnificent, including the palace-style Hall of the Great Hero and the magnificent Hall of the King. This temple provides accommodation so that visitors can go to Phoenix Mountain to watch the sunrise or have a short retreat.

On the top of Muyu Mountain, directly opposite the memorial archway of Zen Temple, there is a newly-built bronze Buddha statue in the world, called the Tiantan Giant Buddha. The statue was designed and produced by China Aerospace Science and Technology Department, with a total height of nearly 34 meters. It is a combination of religious art and cutting-edge technology. The base of the giant Buddha has three floors, including exhibition halls. There is a big clock with Buddha statues and scriptures engraved on it. The clock is controlled by the computer, and it strikes once every seven minutes, *** 108 times, in order to "relieve 108 kinds of troubles".

Taiao

Tai O has the reputation of "Venice of Hong Kong". Tai O is located on an outlying island, far away from the bustling urban area, and is less affected by urbanization, so it still retains the early fishing village style of Hong Kong. Tai O has beautiful scenery, and the elevated cabin on the waterway is the residence of fishermen. Rivers and streams are interspersed in rows of ancient shack buildings, setting off a unique fishing village.

Tai O is famous for its traditional salted fish, shrimp paste and fish belly. When you set foot in Tai O, tourists will feel the strong seafood flavor.

There used to be a cross-water ferry between Tai O and Lantau Island, which was one of the characteristics of Tai O, but it has been cancelled now.

Tsing Ma Bridge

Tsing Ma Bridge, which spans the sea from Tsing Yi to Ma Wan, is one of the top ten core projects of the new airport in Hong Kong. The total length of the bridge is 2,200m, and the span of the main bridge is1.377m.. There are two hanging towers, each 206 meters high and 62 meters above the sea. It is the longest railway and highway suspension bridge in the world. Together with the Kap Shui Mun Bridge connecting Ma Wan and Lantau Island, it looks like two rainbows. The spectacular momentum completely surpasses the Golden Gate Bridge in the United States and becomes a new tourist attraction in Hong Kong.

Located at the northwest end of Tsing Yi Island, the Lantau Link Visitor Center and Observation Deck are the best places to watch the Tsing Ma Bridge.

Tang Fu Beach

Tang Fu Beach on Lantau Island overlooks Chaguozhou and Shek Kwu Chau. The sand on the beach is dark and young, which is rare in Hong Kong. Although the bottom of Tang Fu Beach is very shallow, it is very stormy and not suitable for beginners to swim here. The beach is equipped with dressing rooms, toilets, showers and other equipment, which is very convenient.

Buddha

Opposite Baolian Temple is the world-famous Tiantan Buddha. This bronze sitting Buddha has a plump and beautiful face, an earlobe and a shoulder, and a "fearless seal" on his right hand, which shows the Buddha's wish to save all beings. Mind you, to worship Buddha, you have to climb 268 stone steps to get to Buddha. The Buddha statue is solemn and peaceful, and the surrounding scenery is picturesque, which makes people feel relaxed and happy. In the memorial hall at the base of the giant Buddha, Buddhist relics are enshrined. You can buy tickets to visit if you are interested.

Nongping 360

Want to experience the magnificence of Lantau Island? We can start with Ngong Ping 360. Taking the Ngong Ping cable car from the east started this journey. A 25-minute cable car ride is like being in mid-air, and you will experience a "flying" sightseeing trip. If you want to be more exciting, you can try the transparent "crystal cabin crystal car" at the bottom of the carriage, and feel the blue sea and green hills on Lantau Island at your feet!

Ngong Ping Square

Ngong Ping Square connects Baolian Temple, Tiantan Giant Buddha, Ngong Ping 360 and "Heart Sutra Simple Forest". After visiting the above scenic spots, you can also enjoy the antique pavilions in the square, including: a new archway designed in the northern style of Qing Dynasty, a Bodhi Road dedicated to the pharmacist 12 stone statue and 40 lotus lanterns, an altar where religious ceremonies are held from time to time, and a pavilion in China whose architectural design matches the style of Baolian Temple.

The road of wisdom

Walking into this large outdoor woodcut group composed of 38 wooden pillars, you will see Mo Bao, a master of Chinese studies, Zong Rao. The wooden pillars are engraved with the Heart Sutra, a treasure house of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. The wooden columns are arranged in an ∞ shape, representing endless life; The wooden column group without carving shows the natural state of Heart Sutra. From Baolian Temple and Tiantan Giant Buddha all the way to the "Heart Sutra Simple Forest", you can also enjoy the scenery of the South China Sea along the way, especially easy to feel peace and tranquility.