Lantau

Eiland · 🇭🇰 Hongkong SAR van China

Inwonertal 105.526

Oppervlakte 150 km²

Tijdzone Asia/Shanghai

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Lantau Island's Absolute Essentials

Lantau Island features a diverse mix of spiritual landmarks and natural scenery. The 34-meter-tall Tian Tan Buddha and the adjacent Po Lin Monastery, established in 1906, represent the island's Buddhist heritage. Visitors can reach these sites via the Ngong Ping 360 cable car. For outdoor enthusiasts, Lantau Peak offers the island's highest elevation, while the stilt houses of Tai O fishing village showcase traditional maritime life. Cultural history is preserved at the 19th-century Tung Chung Fort, and modern entertainment is found at Hong Kong Disneyland, which opened in 2005.

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Lantau Peaks and Vistas

Lantau Island features some of Hong Kong’s most challenging and scenic terrain, ranging from the 934-meter Lantau Peak to the rugged ridges of Kau Nga Ling. This list covers the island's prominent summits, including Sunset Peak and Nei Lak Shan, alongside dramatic rock features like Lo Han Tower and the sheer cliffs of Ma Tian Ya. These locations offer vantage points over the South China Sea, the airport, and the Big Buddha, showcasing the island's unique geological formations and steep topography.

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Lantau's Sacred Sites

Lantau Island serves as Hong Kong’s spiritual center, housing a diverse range of religious sites from grand monastic complexes to secluded hillside retreats. This collection features the historic Po Lin Monastery and the Cistercian Trappist Haven Monastery, alongside traditional Taoist temples dedicated to deities like Hau Wong and Pak Tai. These sites offer insight into the island's Buddhist, Taoist, and Christian heritage, often set against the backdrop of Lantau’s rugged mountains and coastal landscapes.

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Lantau Nature and Outdoors

Lantau Island features diverse landscapes ranging from the manicured lawns of Inspiration Lake near Disneyland to the rugged Wong Lung Hang valley, known for its dense concentration of waterfalls like Lung Mei and Wong Lung. The island's southern coast offers designated barbecue sites at Nam Shan and Tong Fuk, while the interior hosts the traditional Lung Chai Ng Yuen garden. Visitors can also explore historical sites such as the Ancient Kiln Park near the airport or the scenic Silvermine Bay Waterfall Garden in Mui Wo.

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Lantau Hiking Shelters & Trailheads

Lantau Island's extensive trail network is supported by a system of traditional Chinese-style pavilions and strategically placed transportation hubs. This list identifies key rest shelters, such as the Sham Shek and Shan Hoi Pavilions, which provide essential shade and rain protection along coastal and mountain routes. It also features critical trailheads and transit points like Pak Kung Au and the Tai O Bus Terminus, which serve as primary access gateways for the Lantau Trail and the Tung O Ancient Trail.

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Lantau — Kaart

Klimaat & beste reistijd

Beste reistijd: januari, februari, maart, november, december

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Typisch weer in januari

Geweldig

18° (gevoelstemperatuur 16°) · extremen 5°–24°
's Nachts 12°
5 regendagen
12 zonnige dagen
Droge lucht
Lichte bries

Typisch weer in februari

Geweldig

20° (gevoelstemperatuur 19°) · extremen 8°–25°
's Nachts 14°
5 regendagen
8 zonnige dagen
Droge lucht
Lichte bries

Typisch weer in maart

Geweldig

23° · extremen 12°–27°
's Nachts 17°
11 regendagen
5 zonnige dagen
Vochtige lucht
Lichte bries

Typisch weer in april

Redelijk

25° (gevoelstemperatuur 28°) · extremen 15°–29°
's Nachts 21°
17 regendagen
4 zonnige dagen
Zwoele, vochtige lucht
Lichte bries

Typisch weer in mei

Matig

28° (gevoelstemperatuur 32°) · extremen 20°–31°
's Nachts 24°
22 regendagen
3 zonnige dagen
Drukkende hitte
Rustige wind

Typisch weer in juni

Matig

29° (gevoelstemperatuur 35°) · extremen 23°–32°
's Nachts 26°
26 regendagen
4 zonnige dagen
Drukkende hitte
Lichte bries

Typisch weer in juli

Matig

30° (gevoelstemperatuur 36°) · extremen 25°–33°
's Nachts 26°
28 regendagen
7 zonnige dagen
Drukkende hitte
Rustige wind

Typisch weer in augustus

Matig

30° (gevoelstemperatuur 36°) · extremen 24°–33°
's Nachts 26°
27 regendagen
5 zonnige dagen
Drukkende hitte
Rustige wind

Typisch weer in september

Matig

29° (gevoelstemperatuur 34°) · extremen 22°–32°
's Nachts 25°
18 regendagen
12 zonnige dagen
Drukkende hitte
Rustige wind

Typisch weer in oktober

Goed

27° (gevoelstemperatuur 29°) · extremen 17°–30°
's Nachts 22°
7 regendagen
16 zonnige dagen
Zwoele, vochtige lucht
Lichte bries

Typisch weer in november

Geweldig

24° (gevoelstemperatuur 23°) · extremen 11°–28°
's Nachts 17°
4 regendagen
15 zonnige dagen
Aangename luchtvochtigheid
Lichte bries

Typisch weer in december

Geweldig

20° (gevoelstemperatuur 19°) · extremen 7°–25°
's Nachts 14°
5 regendagen
13 zonnige dagen
Droge lucht
Lichte bries

Klimaatgegevens: Open-Meteo Climate API (EC_Earth3P_HR) · 1991–2020

Praktische informatie

Valuta: Hongkongse dollar HKD HK$ · Betalen met kaart · Algemeen geaccepteerd
Noodnummers: 999 Politie · Ambulance · Brandweer
Elektriciteit: Type G
220 V · 50 Hz

Talen: Chinees, Engels
Kraanwater: Drink met voorzichtigheid
Rijrichting: Links
Landnummer: +852