Visit the world"s largest Buddha statue.
The site of the Tian Ta Buddha (opening 10:00hours - 18:00 hours) provides visitors with a commanding view over the Shek Pik Reservoir
and to the South Lantau coast beyond and draws a steady stream of devotees to this upland
plateau throughout the year.
2) The nearby Po Lin Monastery (opening 09:00 hours -18:00 hours) is perhaps the best known
of the many monasteries in Hong Kong and is the area"s principal attraction together with the
Tian Ta Buddha. The air of tranquility within the monastery grounds and the fragrance of
burning incense sticks is appealing to Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.
3) Explore the Buddhist Walk (Chinese Language only) to Tung Chung.
4) Climb the adjacent Lantau Peak. This is not an exercise for
the faint hearted for the almost vertical, ancient stone steps
leading up to this commanding mountain top from the Ngong Ping
plateau strain every sinew within one"s legs! It is, however, well
worth the effort for the view from the summit is truly spectacular
and on a clear day one can see much of Lantau and the surrounding
seas and islands. Many enthusiasts commence this hike in darkness
in order to reach the peak in time to see the sun rise over the South China Sea.
5) Walk down the more gentle trail to the Shek Pik Reservoir. This is a particularly scenic and
easy hike suitable for all ages and passes through some of the few remaining remnants of once
extensive pine plantations in Hong Kong.
6) Take a scenic bus ride to Tai O. This is a traditional fishing village that retains much of its
original character and charm despite having to contend with an increasing number of local and
overseas visitors. Of particular interest are the unique stilt houses built out over the central
creek by local fishing families who fiercely resist all attempts to relocate them in modern,
utilitarian public housing. Dried sea food is available from street stalls.
7) Explore the Tai O Wetland Ecotour trail and learn about the many fascinating marine
creatures that inhabit the area"s mangrove plantations.
8) Have a swim on Cheung Sha beach. This is a long and beautiful strip of beach on the South
side of Lantau Island that provides enjoyable and safe swimming throughout much of the year.
Access is by bus from Ngong Ping but those who undertake the hike down to Shek Pik reservoir
may continue left along the water catchment, drop down to Tong Fuk village and follow the road
left for a short distance until the beach is reached.
9) Explore different stages of the 75km Lantau Trail. This hiking trail
commences and finishes at Mui Wo (Silvermine Bay) and encompasses
Lantau"s two principal mountains, Sunset Peak and Lantau Peak, as well
as much of the Southern coastline including the ruined Fan Lau fort
and the scenic Chi Ma Wan peninsular.
10) Enjoy a barbeque in the hostel grounds. Food may be purchased in Mui Wo (Silvermine Bay)
or Tung Chung.
| (Please notice the Hostel Manager at check in for hiking in the early morning) | |
Check-in times | |
| Weekdays | 16:00 hours - 23:00 hours |
| Saturdays and the day before public holidays | 15:00 hours - 23:00 hours |
Check-out times | |
| Weekdays | 07:00 hours - 10:00 hours |
| Sundays and public holidays | 07:00 hours - 13:00 hours |
Daytime closing hours | |
| (Hosteller should leave regardless the no. of overnight stay) | |
| Weekdays | 10:00 hours - 16:00 hours |
| Saturdays and the day before public holidays | 13:00 hours - 15:00 hours |
Nighttime closing hours | 23:00 hours - 07:00 hours |
 1) Vegetarian meals are available at the Po Lin Monastery from 11:30 hours - 16:30 hours (Phone: 2985 5248) 2) The following nearby restaurants in Ngong Ping provide simple Chinese and Western meals and snacks and will additionally provide a take away service for which hostellers are advised to give advance notice of their requirements and method of payment. a. Chai Yuen Restaurant Phone: 2985 5161 b. Ta Ki Restaurant Phone: 2985 5859 3) Prepare your own meals in the hostel kitchen or barbeque site. Food may be purchased from Mui Wo (Silvermine Bay) or Tung Chung. |
1) From Central take a First Ferry to Mui Wo (Silvermine Bay), Lantau Island, then take New
Lantao Bus No.2 to the Ngong Ping bus terminus.
2) From Central or Kowloon take the MTR to Tung Chung, then take New Lantao Bus No.23 to
the Ngong Ping bus terminus.
3) Groups may arrange to block book a bus for travel to Ngong Ping bus terminus, please call
Tung Wai Travel (Phone: 2980 3135) or Cheung Hang (Phone : 2640 1926)
4) From either Mui Wo (Silvermine Bay) or Tung Chung take a blue Lantau taxi (Phone :
2984 1328 or 2984 1368 ) to Ngong Ping bus terminus.
From the Ngong Ping bus terminus walk along the paved footpath to the right of the monastery
compound for around 8 minutes until the hostel is reached.
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