The Best Short Hike in Tung Chung
If you've got an hour to burn and want some exercise, this trail is perfect. It's easy, it's incredibly convenient and even has...
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THINGS TO EAT, DO AND SEE ON LANTAU ISLAND
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- Feb 8
- 3 min
Avoid These South Lantau Rental Traps
Thank you for the great feedback after the first ARIA Property post which was so well received. We're looking forward to receiving even...
- Jan 21
- 1 min
Through The keyhole
I can't think of anything more fun than cruising around in a nice car, listening to music and having a 'nose' (English for a look around)...
- Jan 18
- 3 min
Coffee, Grown On Lantau?!
Yes! I didn't know that either. A coffee revolution is underway on Lantau and a quiet, unassuming man named Ringo Lam is leading the way....
- Jan 12
- 5 min
Building the Dream
It's about a 40 minute walk from Pui O, it's basic but functional and in a few years' time it will be one of the most exciting places in...
- Dec 15, 2022
- 7 min
You've got 48 Hours on Lantau. Max it out!
Lantau is the perfect destination for a mini-break away from the city. Let's explore how to maximise your time in just 48 hours... Make...
- Dec 14, 2022
- 2 min
Forget Elf On A Shelf - It's all about the Shell On A Trail
There isn't enough whimsy in today's world; the magic of Christmas has given way to commercialism and 'stuff'. One Tung Chung resident...
- Nov 30, 2022
- 9 min
Top 10 Things To Do On Lantau Island
Lantau is often named the Green Lung of Hong Kong, and with good reason. Its hiking trails and stunning beaches attract people from all...
- Nov 30, 2022
- 1 min
FUKJHC
Chaotic shopping as standard at Japan Home Centre. This place really boils my piss. Why make the shopping experience so horrific. It’s...
- Nov 30, 2022
- 1 min
NEW RESTAURANT ON THE BLOCK
THE ISLANDER was very pleased to be invited for an EXCLUSIVE peek at the newest and most exciting restaurant to be opening its doors on...
- Nov 30, 2022
- 4 min
Raising Kids is HARD
Some days I'd rather try to feed a cat a worming tablet than try and feed my kids. Some days I'd rather tuck an angry alligator into a...
- Nov 30, 2022
- 2 min
Let's Go Fly A Kite
There are few things more pleasurable than launching a kite into a stiff breeze and watching it shoot in the air. Only problem is finding...
- Nov 30, 2022
- 3 min
Books! (And air conditioning)
Library usage is at an all-time low so I thought I'd set a poll to find out how many Islander readers still borrows books, and...
- Nov 30, 2022
- 2 min
The BEST place to be a pirate in Tung Chung
Hong Kong has a rich and varied history dating back thousands of years - head to Cheung Chau to see some stone carving thought to date...
- Nov 30, 2022
- 4 min
Don't Exit Through The Gift Shop
Ngong Ping village and surrounding area has so much more to offer than the usual tourist traps. Dig a little deeper and there is some...
- Nov 30, 2022
- 1 min
The Perfect Place For A Cold Drink After A Long Walk
It's a well trodden path from Tung Chung to Tai O, and for good reason. It's a great hike through some stunning scenery, with the added...
- Nov 30, 2022
- 2 min
Raising Children In A Tower
As Repunzel will tell you, living in a tower can be very boring and restrictive to your personal and social development. I was lucky...
- Nov 30, 2022
- 2 min
The Best Restaurant on Lantau? Probably.
I've been trying to cut down on meat in my diet for about a year, and I've been doing a fairly good job of it. Coming up with exciting...
- Nov 30, 2022
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The Coolest New Picnic Spot In Tung Chung
As most local residents will know, the area around the newly opened Sheraton hotel has been under development for some time now. It seems...
- Nov 30, 2022
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THE Essential Place For Tsar Sui (BBQ pork) in Tung Chung
As an expat with only a passing understanding of Cantonese, I always find the local cha chaan tengs daunting. When I first landed in Hong...
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