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Lamma Island

Lamma Island, Islands Distict, Hong Kong, China
Ranked #24 of 367 attractions in Hong Kong
4.0 of 5 stars 123 Reviews
Type: Islands, Hiking Trails
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London, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

The Big Buddah's the main draw, but get the bus back to the ferry and you'll see some villages; luxury homes and beach residences. More

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San Jose, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

I've been to lamma island 3 times in the past 2 years. Reason is just for the calm and soothing atmosphere. No cars there to honk at you and make you frustrated. The people there are chill and friendly. Nice bars for the night, and nice coffee shops for the afternoon. The beach is not big enough to say the... More

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Shenzhen, China
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Lamma Island is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of Central. Take either ferry from Central pier and the short ride to the island. Enjoy seafood, a bike rental and time hiking around or laying on the beach. It is a laid back place that you can bring your bike to and tootle around between the two towns.... More

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SGP
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13 reviews 13 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
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If u have only enough time to visit 1 island, then this is the place, it has all the necessities tourist will appreciates such as easy access from central, HSBC ATM, few decent cafes with international food, few knick knack shop for souvenir, family trail which connect 2 villages and 2 beaches nearby where at one of them, local can... More

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012
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We took a charted "junk" type boat to the small village, and started the hike from the Buddhist temple there (beautiful), ending at the large village. The walk across the island is comfortable, not too difficult for most fitness levels. Many different scenes during the course of the walk - hills, vegetation, water views, beaches, villages - and lovely fauna... More

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perth wa
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

ordered black bean, chilli and garlic crab which was sensational. not much meat in it but never expect there to be in crab. kai lan with garlic was as good as anyone elses. we also ordered a squilla also known as mantis shrimp. we checked prices with the staff first who told us it would be HK90 each so thought... More

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Hong Kong, China
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Take a quick boat ride from Central to either side of Lamma Island and take the trail that crosses the Island. On the other side you'll find plenty of very good seafood places with some of them offering you a boat ride back to Central and TST. More

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Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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Stepping off the ferry it is hard to believe that you are still in Hong Kong. This little village has lots of character and many things to do. Stop at the seafood restaurants in Sok Kwu Wan before taking the ferry back to central. More

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Denver
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

Call up the Rainbow restaurant and they will set up a boat for you so you don't need to take the ferry. This is a seafood lovers dream. Do not miss the Mantis Shrimp with salt and pepper - by far the best dish of the whole trip. If you have never has fresh abalone, this is the place. This... More

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Telford
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

This island is well worth a visit, far from the madding crowds. Caught a boat to one end, then walked to the other end with good views of the coast line on the way, had a fabulous fresh sea food meal then got another boat back. People are friendly and helpful. More

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