With an area twice as high as Hong Kong Island, Lantau has a population of about 30 times lower (50,000 inhabitants in Lantau, compared to nearly 1.4 million)! For this reason, it still has beautiful natural landscapes, on which the hand of man has at present only had minimal influence. White sandy beaches, wild tropical nature, deserted hiking trails, breathtaking panoramic views over the South China Sea admired by the mountains… Easy access, with frequent ferry connections and several stops of MTR or bus, Lantau promises a day of total relaxation, far from Hong Kong Island's relentless buzz. Kowloon. While the openings of the Disneyland Park and the Ngong Ping 360 cable car have somewhat challenged the tranquility of the site, the island of rural petrol is still very quiet on weekdays.Accessible in 40 minutes from the Central Pier, Mui Wo Bay, also known as Silvermine Bay ("Silver Mine Bay"), has a few small restaurants and cafes acceptable to sustains themselves. Here, many bus services take you to all corners of the island, including to the Grand Buddha Tian Tan and its nearby Po Lin monastery, the island's main attractions. Lantau Trail, a 70 km long hiking trail, is Lantau's other great attraction, not least! This circular route offers spectacular views, overlooking the sea, in the heart of tropical vegetation, through traditional villages or magnificent waterfalls (during rainy season). Not to miss for trekking fans!To the south of the island, the beaches of Pui O and Cheung Sha, long stretches of white sand, are among the most beautiful in the territory. Quiet and unattended during weekdays, they are nevertheless guarded by swimmers from April to October and equipped with toilets and cabins. There are also several dining options that are recommendable and necessarily pleasant, given the idyllic setting. On the west coast of the island, the village of Tai O is not lacking in charm. Once surrounded by salt marshes transformed from fish parks, it is one of the last villages in the houses on Hong Kong's pilgrimage. These houses, covered with aluminum to keep freshness, are transmitted from generation to generation, but for how long? Because in the image of Discovery Bay, which concentrates a large community of expatriates, the future of Lantau goes through a stronger human settlement.

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