Where to stay in Lantau Island — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
Lantau Island is the largest island in Hong Kong, home to the Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery atop Ngong Ping, reached by a cable car with sea and mountain views. The island also has Hong Kong Disneyland, the Tai O fishing village and quiet beaches — the natural, relaxing side of Hong Kong, the opposite of the city's chaos.
Why stay in Lantau Island
Tian Tan Buddha
A giant outdoor bronze Buddha on a hilltop. Climb the 268 steps up to the base.
Ngong Ping 360 cable car
A 5.7 km cable car with panoramic views of the sea, the airport and the mountains.
Hong Kong Disneyland
A Disney theme park on the island, great for families, with rides and parades aplenty.
Tai O fishing village
A village of stilt houses over the water with a traditional way of life — you can take a boat to spot pink dolphins.
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Local dishes to try in Lantau Island
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Po Lin Monastery vegetarian food
The vegetarian dining hall at Po Lin Monastery serves monks' recipes in a peaceful setting.
📍 Ngong Ping - 2🦐
Tai O shrimp paste and seafood
Tai O village is famous for handmade shrimp paste, dried fish and fresh seafood from the sea.
📍 Tai O - 3🍩
Tai O sugar doughnuts
Hot fried snacks sold from stalls in the fishing village — fragrant, sweet and crisp outside.
📍 Tai O - 4🍦
Ngong Ping ice cream and snacks
Restaurants and cafés in the Ngong Ping mock village, good for a rest after climbing up to the Big Buddha.
📍 Ngong Ping Village - 5🐟
Grilled squid and street food
Street stalls in the villages sell grilled squid, fish balls and seaside snacks.
📍 Tai O / Mui Wo
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Tian Tan Buddha
A giant outdoor bronze Buddha on a hilltop. Climb the 268 steps for far-reaching views.
📍 Ngong Ping - 2🏯
Po Lin Monastery
A large Buddhist monastery at the foot of the Big Buddha, with a famous vegetarian dining hall and lovely gardens.
📍 Ngong Ping - 3🚡
Ngong Ping 360
A cable car from Tung Chung up to Ngong Ping with sea and mountain views the whole way.
📍 Tung Chung - 4🛶
Tai O Fishing Village
A fishing village of stilt houses over the water, where you can take a boat to see pink dolphins.
📍 Tai O - 5🎢
Hong Kong Disneyland
A full Disney theme park on the island, great for families, reached by the MTR Disneyland Resort Line.
📍 Penny's Bay - 6🏖️
Cheung Sha Beach
A long, quiet white-sand beach on the south of the island, perfect for escaping the chaos.
📍 South Lantau
Things to do in Lantau Island
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3 Lantau Island hotels our team picked for you
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★ 9.3LuxuryHong Kong Disneyland Hotel
#1 Victorian Luxury · Flagship Disney Resort
★ 9.3LuxuryDisney Explorers Lodge
#2 Newest & Largest · 750 Rooms · 4 Themed Gardens
★ 9.2Upper-midDisney's Hollywood Hotel
#3 Budget Pick · Classic Hollywood & Marvel Theme
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🚆 Getting around Lantau Island
MTR to Tung Chung
Take the Tung Chung Line to the terminus, then connect to the Ngong Ping 360 cable car or a bus.
Ngong Ping 360 cable car
The most popular way up to the Big Buddha, with great views — buy tickets ahead to skip the queue.
Lantau Island buses
Route 23 from Tung Chung and buses to Tai O connect the island's attractions.
Mui Wo ferry
A ferry from Central to Mui Wo, then a bus onward — a scenic sea-view option.
Where to go next near Lantau Island
Tsim Sha TsuiKowloon's most famous shopping and waterfront district — the best views of the Hong Kong Island skyline are from here.
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CentralThe financial heart of Asia, full of skyscrapers, an outdoor escalator and world-class restaurants.
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Causeway BayA shopping district with some of the world's most expensive retail rents, packed with big malls and late-night restaurants.
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Mong KokThe world's most crowded district, home to a night market, bird market, flower market and street food.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Lantau Island
How many days do I need on Lantau Island?+
One full day is ideal for the Big Buddha, Po Lin Monastery and Tai O. If you add Disneyland, set aside another whole day.
What's the easiest way up to the Big Buddha?+
Take the MTR to Tung Chung, then the Ngong Ping 360 cable car — the most popular route with the best views — or take bus 23 up.
How do I get to Disneyland?+
Take the MTR to Sunny Bay station, then change to the Disneyland Resort Line, a Disney-themed train that drops you right at the park entrance.
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