Off the shore of Hong Kong sits a modest little island, which, for all its simplicity, is bursting with adventure. Not only is the Tung Lung Chau island home to an 18th-century fortress and Hong Kong’s largest prehistoric carving, it also features a rugged landscape that thrills rock climbers all over the world. A visit to Hong Kong is incomplete without a visit to Tung Lung Chau. Rock climbing is far by the most interesting and popular activity that you can engage in. The island is a blessing for both professionals and newbies alike since it features trails of varying difficulties. One of the best things to do in Tung Lung Islands is hiking across the rugged terrain, if you do not feel like climbing the stern cliff faces that frown down upon you from all sides. Beginners can climb up the easier variety of rock faces that are scattered around the island while professionals can take on any challenge that the island has to offer. If you are visiting the island for the first time, having a local guide from Hong Kong to assist you through the terrain is advisable. The island itself is very laid-back and does not have much in terms of rock climbing schools so Hong Kong supplies the deficit.
The Tung Lung Chau Fort, built between 1662 and 1722 but run down now, has an interesting history since it was built to fend off pirates attacking the island. Near the fort is a campsite where adventure seekers can settle down to enjoy the wild nights of the wild terrain. Ferries to and from Hong Kong only run to the island during the weekend and on public holidays so if you wish to make an overnight stay on the island, it will have to be planned carefully. The prehistoric rock carving of a dragon that dates back to the stone or bronze age period is an interesting artefact from the past and provides amazing insights into the history of human beings in early Hong Kong. We have compiled the best things to do in Tung Lung Islands for a fun filled vacation here.
