NEIGHBOURHOOD GUIDE

Known as the heart of Lantau, Tung Chung is home to spectacular sea views, alfresco dining spots and a wide range of things to do this summer.

Ngong Ping 360 and Big Buddha

Take a crystal cabin cable car over the mountain roads and the 55-kilometer Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, before treking up the steps to Hong Kong’s iconic Big Buddha . On your way back down enjoy a bowl of Tofu pudding at Ngong Ping Village.

Cycle into the sunset

Hire a bike from Yat Tung Estate or Ma Wan Chung village and set off on a half-day journey to Chek Lap Kok South Perimeter Road where you’ll be able to spot planes and enjoy the sea view along the way. Ride on the bike lane along Yu Tung Road until you reach a bridge to cross over.

Shop at Citygate Outlets

The first and only outlet mall in Hong Kong, Citygate Outlets has over 70 international brands with new discounts everyday. The mall is also home to many resturants so you can grab a snack while hunting for deals. 20 Tat Tung Road.

Travel back in time

Transport yourself back in time to the 1960’s at The Hong Kong Market at Yat Tung Estate. Featuring old rickshaw carts, post boxes from British colonial times, this food market is unlike any other. 8 Yat Tung Street.

Oolaa

The popular restaurant chain opened its Tung Chung branch just last year. With floor-to-ceiling windows facing the Citygate Fountain, it’s the perfect spot to watch the day pass. If you’ve worked up an appetite, there is a wide variety of starters and mains, from garlic and chili calamari, chicken quesadillas and slow-roasted pork belly lollipops to salads, pizzas, pastas, burgers, and grill platters. Unit G30, G/F, Citygate.

The Upper Deck Bar & Grill

The new modern American steakhouse offers a range of dry-aged beef cuts from 21 to 30 days along with other beef dishes including ovenroasted bone marrow and applewood-smoked short ribs. The kitchen is helmed by Moroccan Executive Chef Faycal El Moujahid, who also runs the kitchen at popular tiki-bar Cabana Breeze. With a standalone cocktail bar, pool table and happy hour deals from $48, this is definitely the place to indulge. Shop 101, 1/F, T Bay

Cabana Breeze

This tiki-inspired restaurant and bar offers a variety of modern seafood dishes including crispy soft shell crab burger, sautéed mussels and rich fish stew. Its alfresco terrace is the perfect place to watch the sunset while sipping on Hong Kong-inspired cocktails such as the HomeKong Sling, a mixture of Bénédictine D.O.M. liqueur, cherry brandy, all-spice syrup, orange, pineapple, lemon, rhubarb and bitters. Shop G12-15, T Bay.

Nepalese momos or grab a pizza. Shop 102, 1/F, T-Bay.

The Tavern

Known as the local sports bar, The Tavern is for those who want to spend time kicking back a few cold ones and watching a game. If you’re feeling adventurous, try its signature cocktail, a Monkey Colada, made from pampero blanco rum, malibu, colada ginger liqueur, passionfruit and fresh pineapple. There is also a semi-buffet lunch that comes with a main of your choice. G/F, Coastal Skyline.

Funky Monkey

Following its popularity in Jordan and Tsim Sha Tsui, the Nepalese bar Funky Monkey opened a new venue in Tung Chung with its iconically whimsical decoration and friendly, attentive customer service. Its bright neon colours and eclectic decor add a novelty to this resto-bar. If you’re in the mood for food, try some classic

A tavola

After a day of exploration, grab a drink at A tavola and enjoy the live performances. An ideal place to order a mojito and unwind after a long day of walking around town, this is another spot with a large outdoor seating area. Relish in sitting beneath the open sky, surrounded by palm trees, at this bar and grill. G/F, Seaview Crescent.