With its beaches, delis, cafes, and boutiques, Cheung Chau is popular with locals for good reason. Clients can spend a day touring the island on bikes or munching on regional snacks like the famous giant fishball, charcoal grilled squid and fresh mango mochi, followed by a seafood feast at the promenade.
Tai O, located on Lantau Island, is one of the oldest fishing villages in Hong Kong. Visitors will find rows of antique fishing shacks built by the Tanka boatmen and can shop for locally-prepared delicacies, such as homemade preserved fish, salted egg yolks, and shrimp pastes.
A short ferry ride away from Central, Lamma Island’s narrow alleyways are ideal for exploration, with an array of seafood restaurants, craft workshops, bookstores, cafes, and tiny temples. The two ferry piers on the island, Yung Shue Wan and Sok Kwu Wan, are connected by the Lamma Family Trail.
Peng Chau is less than an hour’s boat ride away from Hong Kong Island, with easy walking trails and a laid-back island vibe. One of the most popular attractions on the island is the Fook Yuen Leather Factory which has been revitalised and is now a Grade 3 historic building where visitors can join ceramic workshops.
Po Toi Island is Hong Kong’s southernmost island and is known for geological formations and panoramic views of the South China Sea. Visitors can finish a gentle hike with seaweed dishes at nearby restaurants and eateries.