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Lantau Island

Hong Kong, China
As featured in 3 days in Hong Kong
Ranked #11 of 367 attractions in Hong Kong
4.5 of 5 stars 461 Reviews
Type: Islands
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Whale-watching
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Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Like: a) Nice scenery but provided u muz climb the long staircases. It's very windy up there, bring a windcoat if u wn. b) The shows "Monkey Tale" and "Walk with Buddha" are worth it. Buy the HKD 250 per prs package. Including round trip with crystal cable car and free admission to Monkey's Tale show and Walk with Buddha.... More

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Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Lantau Island is the largest island in Hong Kong. Ngong ping is the main plateau in Lantau. Po Lin Monastery was built and a bronze tian an buddha or giant buddha statue about 85 ft was built there. You can ride Ngong Ping cable car to the island. It takes about 30 minutes ride. I tried the crystal cable car and... More

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Whistler, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

It was a beautiful day with mist to set the mood and still warm enough to walk around and take in the views great day! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We took the ferry over to Lantau Island, then the bus up to the monastery and the Big Buddha. It was very misty the day we were there, which added to the spiritual atmosphere (and meant you couldn't see the tourist shops!). Saw an excellent performance by the Shaolin monks at the monastery. Took the train back to Hong Kong... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

did you like the movie 'the truman show'? so don't miss the village Discovery Bay on Lantau island. a village with houses lined up, perfect people, no dogs barking, children who do not cry, flower gardens. a bus service takes you around the hills. in the square you can dine in one of the many restaurants. but is it really... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Take the MTR to Lantau Island and visit the Giant Buddha - the cable car journey alone is worth the visit - great day out. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

I took a quick trip to Lantau Island to see the big Buddha statue. More research was needed as it was not something I could do in a morning. However, I walked around the streets and along the beach and totally relaxed. This island is so peaceful, clean and quiet. Next time I will plan to spend longer and get... More

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Ballarat, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Recently did a Lantau Island Tour with Tour East. What a fabulous day a must do if you have the time. Wonderful and knowledgable guide, vegetarian food at the temple was amazing. Would highly recommend. More

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Melbourne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW
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The Giant Bhudda is worth seeing. The 360 Cable Car is great, Fishing Villages and a Trip to the beach finish the story. More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

i took crystal cable ride to visit lantau and enjoyed visited bigh buddha watched walking with budhha it gives nice spiritual experience i suggest u to take crytal cable ride its bit expensive than normal cable car but it is woth it More

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