Once a fortification against pirates, this 19th-century tower makes for a photogenic ruin, with vines bursting forth from its windows.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Victoria Peak
9.65 MILES
Standing at 552m, Victoria Peak is the highest point on Hong Kong Island. It is also one of the most visited spots by tourists, and it’s not hard to see…
Man Mo Temple
10.04 MILES
One of Hong Kong’s oldest temples and a declared monument, atmospheric Man Mo Temple is dedicated to the gods of literature (‘Man’), holding a writing…
Peak Tram
10.56 MILES
This cable-hauled funicular railway has been scaling the 396m ascent to the highest point on Hong Kong Island since 1888. A ride on this clanking tram is…
Hong Kong Museum of History
11.96 MILES
Prepare to be whisked through millennia of Hong Kong history at this extraordinary museum, starting with prehistory (don't linger, the best is yet to come…
Ruins of the Church of St Paul
29.44 MILES
The most treasured icon in Macau, the towering facade and stairway are all that remain of this early-17th-century Jesuit church. With its statues, portals…
Temple Street Night Market
11.67 MILES
When night falls and neon buzzes, Hong Kong's liveliest market rattles into life. Covering multiple city blocks from Man Ming Lane in the north to Nanking…
Chi Lin Nunnery
14.41 MILES
One of Hong Kong's most arresting and tranquil escapes, this Buddhist complex, originally dating from the 1930s, was rebuilt completely of wood (and not a…
HSBC Building
10.56 MILES
This remarkable building, designed by British architect Sir Norman Foster in 1985, has stood the test of time – more than 30 years on, its magnetism can…
Nearby Lantau attractions
1. Butterfly Hill Watchtower
0.36 MILES
This granite watchtower was built in the late 19th century for defence against pirates, and now makes for a scenic ruin.
2. Mui Wo
0.42 MILES
Mui Wo (Plum Nest) was Lantau’s largest settlement before Tung Chung was born. Today this sleepy town functions as a shopping, eating and transport hub…
3. Silvermine Bay Beach
0.52 MILES
Just east of Mui Wo town, Silvermine Bay beach is a popular spot for day trippers. The long, wide beach fringed by houses and a few small hotels is not…
4. Silvermine Waterfall
0.74 MILES
If time allows, hike from Mui Wo town to Silvermine Waterfall (銀礦瀑布), near the old Silvermine Cave northwest of town (the cave was mined for silver in the…
5. Trappist Monastery
1.89 MILES
Northeast of Mui Wo and south of Discovery Bay is the Roman Catholic Lady of Joy Abbey, better known as the Trappist Monastery. The Trappists gained a…
6. Pui O
2.04 MILES
Along South Lantau Rd is a succession of beaches that attract surfers, beach-goers and retirees alike. Just 5km southwest of Mui Wo, Pui O has a decent…
7. Discovery Bay
2.48 MILES
With a fine stretch of sandy beach ringed by luxurious condominiums, ‘DB’ is a dormitory suburb on Lantau’s northeastern coast for professionals who…
8. Tung Wan
3.3 MILES
The water at the otherwise pleasant Tung Wan beach, a five-minute walk from the ferry pier, is too dirty for swimming and is not served by lifeguards, but…