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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

When and how to give lai see in 2024 and avoid any embarrassment

I've lived in Hong Kong for 9 years and I'm still a little mystified about red pocket giving. As soon as the fai chun (red paper with...

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...

Best Free Park in Hong Kong?

I'm a big fan of the botanical gardens on Hong Kong Island. It's like a little zoo experience in the middle of the city... But the Hong...

Remember You're a Womble

Unless you grew up in the UK in the 1970s, chances are you won't have the faintest clue what a Womble is. Let me enlighten you... A...

Tsing Yi Park - An Oasis in the City

A beautiful break from the hustle and bustle of the city

Mountain Cafe - Ngong Ping. Is it worth the climb?

I was excited to try the Mountain Cafe at Ngong Ping village. The quality of food at the top of the cable car is at best mediocre, apart...

Hitting the Switch on Mid-Autumn Festival

This evening sees the official switching on of the Tung Chung Promenade Mid-Autumn lights. There is a real buzz as people take in the...

The Best Places in Tung Chung to celebrate Mid-Autum Lantern Festival

People in Hong Kong celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival, the origins of which date back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) where it acted as a...

Hong Kong Rain Weather Warnings and What They Mean

Anyone who has spent a summer in Hong Kong knows the weather can be quite exciting. The Hong Kong Observatory issues rain weather...

How to get from Hong Kong to Macau by bus

The quickest and easiest way to get to Macau

Alfresco Noodles

I'm always on the search for interesting new restaurants or diners so thanks to reader Glen Janke for pointing me in the direction of...

A Record Attempt

After a life changing accident broke his back and ended his successful career as a jockey, Lantau resident Jo Lodder is planning an...

Make a splash

The what and where for the best water sports on Lantau Island. With spring very much in the air, it's time to get out on the water and...

Make The Most of Valentine's Day

Gifts and activities for him and her from Lantau based businesses. SMOOOOOCH! 1. Coffee Tasting with a coffee Sifu Enjoy an afternoon in...

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)...

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....

Man and the Mirror

Vibe Music and Bookshop in Mui Wo is absolutely not just a music and bookshop. Vibe is a passion project turned all the way up to eleven....

Chinese New Year Flower Market

The CNY flower market will run in Tung Chung from 16th - 22nd January. It's located at the foot of Ngong Ping Cablecar terminal and is...

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...

It's a classic!

Being a bit of a petrol-head, I'm very excited about this... Celebrating its 5th anniversary, the Motor Club's Festival is an exciting...

FREE camping!

Why is camping so exciting? Because it's in tents.. geddit?! Also when it's at the foot of the second highest peak in Hong Kong. In...

Find Inner Peace Just 1400 years and 40 Minutes away (on the MTR)

A fantastic afternoon out in Kowloon.

Taking Al Fresco to a Whole New Level

On our never ending quest to find weird and wonderful places to eat outside, we ventured to Sunny Bay to cook up the Christmas leftovers....

New Virtual Golf on Lantau Island

In a glorious change from estate agents and branches of Cafe De Coral, an exciting new virtual golf experience is set to open in...

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...

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...

Roof Top Skate Park

The first non-LCSD skate park we visited happens to be on a roof. The H.A.N.D.S skate park is built on top of the H.A.N.D.S mall in Turn...

Plan the BEST WEEKEND on CHEUNG CHAU

With air tickets still exuberantly expensive (flights to Phuket, Thailand from Hong Kong are currently $7000+ for a family of four which...

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...

Gone Fishing...

I've always wanted to try fishing, even though I have a fairly severe fish allergy, so I did what any right minded man would do, and...

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...

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...

THINGS TO DO AROUND LANTAU ISLAND

Lantau is gifted with some of the best outdoor space in Hong Kong. Find some of the most exciting here.

THINGS TO EAT, DO AND SEE ON LANTAU ISLAND

THINGS TO DO AROUND LANTAU ISLAND

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