Take a break from the bustling city with a day trip to the laid-back island, where beaches and counterculture offer an alternative perspective to Hong Kong.
A popular day trip destination, Lamma Island lures locals and visitors with its beaches, seafood restaurants, quaint shops and easy hikes. Join Jebsen Holidays’ outlying island trip to Lamma Island ($190+/person), which will pick you up with a chartered coach from a designated point in the city, followed by a laid-back ferry ride to Lamma.
Fishing heritage attraction
What better way to experience Lamma’s rustic charm than getting up close with the fishing culture and trade? The tour takes you to the authentic Lamma Fisherfolk’s Village. Situated at the beautiful Sok Kwu Wan on Lamma’s east coast, it showcases the local fisherfolk culture and there is plenty of fun to be had.
Aside from getting hands-on with hookless fishing, the village – amassing an area of over 20,000 square feet – comprises authentic fishing junks, traditional dragon boats, an exhibition hall, the Ocean Gallery, themed folklore booths, fishing rafts and dwellings. Visitor can learn and appreciate the heritage of the Hong Kong boat community, much of which has been lost through the giant wheel of time.
Unsurprisingly for a community formerly based around fishing, Lamma Island features several picturesque temples dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea. You can pay your respect at the Tin Hau Temple in Yung Shue Wan on the west coast, which has the distinctive feature of Western-style lions standing guard at the entrance.
Nature indulgence
Travelers will then take a leisurely stroll for some outdoorsy adventure. Close to Sok Kwu Wan, Lo So Shing Beach is easily one of the most pristine and cleanest beaches in Hong Kong, sans the customary crowd thanks to its rather secluded location.
Hikers and history buffs can also delve into Hong Kong’s wartime past on the island. The coastal landmark Kamikaze Cave was used by the Japanese military to conceal speedboats in the Second World War. There you can explore a couple of the larger caves, which are about 100 feet deep.
Culinary delights
For lunch, you will revel in lip-smacking seafood served at the Rainbow Seafood Restaurant boasting over 30 years of history. The yummy delicacies include premium Boston’s Lobster, freshly fried mussels and clams, pan-fried local squid, alongside seasonal veggie and the tangy sweet and sour pork.
Jebsen now offers private tours with a minimum of 10 persons. The $190+/person price includes a one-way designated pick-up, round-trip Lamma Island ferry ticket, Lamma Fisherfolk’s Village admission, a seafood lunch, as well as single-day travel insurance.
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Booking and enquiry
Website: www.jebsenholidays.com/en/hongkongdaytour
Email: hktours@jebsenholidays.com
Hotline: 3180 6770
Whatsapp: 5540 0670
