Tips for visiting Lantau Island

Go for deluxe class on the triple-decker slow ferry between Central and Mui Wo, and head for the open deck at the stern that’s just made for Instagram
If you’re hiking or hitting the beach, bring the right gear (though some toys and swimwear are on sale in Mui Wo and Cheung Sha)
Away from the towns and villages, carry plenty of water: the trails can be long, tortuous climbs and there are few clean water sources along the way
Lantau Island is big by Hong Kong standards at 147 square kilometres. Don’t rely on taxis as there are only 75 (despite a local population of more than 100,000) and they usually need to be booked in advance. Instead, the extensive bus network is your best friend here – as are your legs. Of the several bicycle hire outfits in Mui Wo, Friendly Bicycle is the most professional.
There are a lot of wild animals. The south coast in particular is home to herds of semi-feral cows and water buffalo; they mostly keep themselves to themselves, but don’t agitate them and don’t feed them

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