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WHAT'S HAPPENING ON LANTAU
Restaurants, bars, activities & general information - This page has all you need


Don't Fear The 7/11 Kitchen
Don't fear the 7/11 kitchen - how to order the best bits


Macau Grand Prix – The best budget day out
The Macau Grand Prix is a wonderful and surprisingly cheap day out.


Conquer Dog's Teeth, Lantau: Hong Kong's Most Jaw-Dropping Ridge Walk
Do you have what it takes to hike Dog's Teeth?


Hiking Lantau Peak: Hong Kong’s Ultimate Sunrise Adventure (2025 Trail Guide)
All you need to know to hike Lantau Peak.


Top Tips for Relocating to Lantau Island
Looking for the best place to live on Lantau Island?


Why Bespoke Is Best - Take a trip to Manesh Manolo Bespoke Couturier
Travelling to Hong Kong and looking for a suit? Visit Manesh Manolo Bespoke Couturier, and award winning Hong Kong Tailor.


Exploring the Abandoned Sham Shui Po Reservoir
I had a friend in town who is both fitter than a butcher's dog and a history buff, so there was only one thing for it... a visit to the...


How to Claim Your Free Food Waste Bin
Did you know that in 2022, Hong Kong was sending 11,130 tonnes of solid waste to landfill everyday? Imagine 11,130 African elephants...


Hidden Heat: A Hidden Gem
Hidden Heat, a spicy Sichuan restaurant tucked away in Tat Tung Road Garden in Tung Chung, has been open for over a year now and is going...


Newly Expanded Cherry Blossom Garden at Chep Lap Kok, Lantau Island
Come and see the Tung Chung cherry blossom garden before it's too late


Unlocking Secret Deals with Rotten Head Key Rings
In the bustling streets of Hong Kong, there’s a new trend that’s catching on like wildfire: Rotten Head key rings. What started as a...


Are You Making These Chinese New Year Mistakes? Avoid Bad Luck with These Unconventional Tips!
Chinese New Year is not just a festival; it's a vibrant celebration of family, joy, and centuries-old traditions. Many people believe...


Avoid Any Embarrassment When Giving Lai See in 2025
I've lived in Hong Kong for nearly 10 years and I'm still a little mystified about Lai See giving. As soon as the fai chun (red paper...


CitySuper Now Delivering to Lantau
I really enjoy shopping for nice things to cook, especially when it's for a big occasion like Thanksgiving or Christmas. The supermarkets...


CitySuper Delivering Happiness this Christmas
Great customer service and quality food from CitySuper this Christmas


Vibe
Check out Vibe - Fusion Corner in Tung Chung for some amazing grab-and-go food


Feel The Vibe! New Grab-and-Go Concept Hits Tung Chung
Check out Vibe - Fusion Corner in Tung Chung for some amazing grab-and-go food


No Water for Tung Chung
No water for Tung Chung


Rotten Head Key Ring Deals Are Now LIVE on Lantau Island!
After much anticipation, the much awaited Rotten Head key ring deals are now live. #deals #moneyoff #secretdeal #rottenjeadkeyringdeal...


Rotten Head Keyring Deals Going Live 1 November
And you're going to want to get yours... You may remember Rotten Head Festival as a Lantau music and craft beer event that very nearly...


Use Your Loaf!
Use your loaf, an old English cockney rhyming slang for 'do the sensible thing'. Use your loaf > loaf of bread > head. Use your head. Why...


A Stream Hike Up The Yellow River
This is a must hike for anyone looking for an action packed day out with a stunning waterfall to cool off in at the end. Remember stream hikes can be dangerous. Do not go if the weather report is showing any threat of rain. Ideally, go with someone else, but if you go alone, make sure to tell someone where you're going and your expected return time. The hike up takes about an hour for an adult. What To Pack: Water, suntan lotion, snacks, a fully charged phone and ideally a po


16 Essential Key Words & Phrases To Use in Hong Kong
Although English is widely understood and is technically a second official language in Hong Kong, it's always fun and appreciated to...


New Lantau Island Tour Launched
Embark on a captivating journey with a Rotten Head Lantau Island tour that promises a diverse range of experiences from an expat...


Non-Chinese Mainland Travel Permit: A Guide to Obtaining the Necessary Documentation
Learn how to obtain a Non-Chinese Mainland Travel Permit in this comprehensive guide.


Marks and Spencer Food Open in Tung Chung
The wait is finally open and your prayers have been answered. Marks & Spencer Food has finally opened in Tung Chung. Residents flocked to...


Peng Chau
Peng Chau is a cute little island sitting off the coast of Lantau Island between Discovery Bay and Hong Kong Island. Peng Chau has a...


How to Travel Around Hong Kong
Public transport in Hong Kong is clean, cheap and efficient. Here's how it works. How to get from Hong Kong International Airport to Hong...


Which Taxi to Take at Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong has three different queues for taxis. GREEN: Green taxis mainly operate in the north-eastern part (i.e. north of Sha Tin) and...


Exclusive Deal for You at Tung Chung's Top Eatery
My family and I have been regulars at Basic Bistro in Tung Chung since it opened on 10th January 2024. In just four and a half months,...


What are all the building works in Tung Chung?
What can we expect and when will it all be finished? Tung Chung is a mess. The whole town is a building site with flashing cones and deep...


Bathers Beach Vibes
After my delicious meal at Man Mano, I was told Bathers in Cheung Sha was also a Woolly Pig restaurant and they also had the amazing beef...


South Lantau Paddle Club
I spent the day with the South Lantau Paddle Club and managed not to fall in. What better way to spend an afternoon than being cuddled up...


The Best Restaurant View in Tung Chung?
Wah Dao restaurant has been a Yat Tung institution for years and is always a place I take guests to eat when visiting Hong Kong. It's...


Where to find Chinese New Year Cherry Blossom
It's that time of year again - It's cherry blossom time! Luckily for us, Hong Kong International Airport has gone to the trouble of...


A not so Basic Bistro
New restaurants are always exciting. There has been a lot of chatter over the socials about Tung Chung’s newest offering, Basic Bistro....


Strawberry Fields in South Lantau
TLDR: They grow strawberries. Location at the end of the post. Social media has been a flurry of late with the exciting news of a newly...


The Hidden Lantau
Yat Tung was built to the western side of Tung Chung as a public housing estate. Most people know it for it's recently rejuvenated wet...


A Beach Without The Stress
It's a public holiday. The sun is shining and you want to go to the beach. Problem is so does everybody else. The 3M queue is trailing...


Secret Beach in Discovery Bay
I worked in Discovery Bay for 3 years, but it was only when I went there with the kids did I realise there was more to it than the plaza...
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