Lamma Island - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
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Lamma Island
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The area
Neighborhood: New Territories
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Restaurants
51 within 3 miles
Rainbow Seafood Restaurant
429
1 mi$$ - $$$ • Chinese • Seafood • Asian
Tai Yuen Seafood Restaurant
99
0.9 mi$$ - $$$ • Seafood • Asian • Hong Kong
Fu Kee Seafood Restaurant
44
0.9 mi$$ - $$$ • Chinese • Seafood • Asian
Bookworm Cafe
72
0.9 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Lamma Mandarin Seafood
43
0.9 mi$$ - $$$ • Chinese • Seafood • Asian
Lamma Hilton
56
0.9 mi$$ - $$$ • Chinese • Seafood • Asian
Wai Kee Seafood Restaurant
10
0.9 mi$$ - $$$ • Seafood
Loso kitchen BBQ Bar and Restaurant
15
0.9 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • Pub
Lamma Grill
53
1 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar
Los Gangstas Restaurant
1
0.9 mi$$$$ • Mexican • American • Street Food
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Attractions
355 within 6 miles
Lamma Island Lookout Pavilion
3
0.2 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts
Central Hiking Lamma Trail
138
0.3 miHiking Trails
Victoria Peak (The Peak)
36,243
Observation Decks & Towers
Sok Kwu Wan
49
0.9 miNeighborhoods
Hong Kong Tramways (Ding Ding)
10,775
Trams
Lo So Shing Beach
3
0.8 miBeaches
Happy Valley Racecourse
2,260
Horse Tracks
Lion's Pavilion at The Peak
528
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Lamma Fisherfolk's Village
19
0.9 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Lo So Shing Sitting-out Area
2
0.8 miPiers & Boardwalks • Lookouts
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  • schmidtmg
    Switzerland1,106 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    day trip to Lamma
    A few months earlier I had taken the hike from Yung Shue Wan to Sok Kwu Wan. This time took the ferry from Central to Sok Kwu Wan and then hiked in the other direction. , equally delightful. Although it was Xmas vacation period and sunny, the trail was surprisingly empty. In Yung Shue Wan, which is full of expats, you can have a nice lunch or a drink in one of the numerous bars. You can buy XO sauce 'made in Lamma' and check out the delightful Lamma Vinyl record store before taking the ferry back to Central....
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written January 8, 2024
  • Brad
    Hong Kong, China160,162 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Convenient day trip from HK Island with good hiking, beaches and environs
    Lamma is one of our best small islands for those looking for convenient day trips near HK Island. You can reach Lamma by way of ferry from Central Ferry Pier 4 and the Aberdeen Promenade ferry pier. We have enjoyed a couple of relaxing hiking days on Lamma during this past hiking season. There are several different ways to visit and experience the island. We enjoy starting at Sok Kwu Wan or Mo Tat Wan for a bit of countryside hiking and then ending at Yung Shui Wan where there are more restaurant, bar and coffee shops options to enjoy before heading back to HK Island. You will find two family-style hiking trails at Lamma including a loop trail starting at Sok Kwu Wan that covers the southeast part of the island, taking in several nearly abandoned small villages. This route is more of a HK country park experience with lots of time in nature, quite beach access and manageable peaks with boulder fields and good viewpoints. It is around 6km in total distance. The second trail simply linking the two main villages of Yung Shui Wan (northwest) and Sok Kwu Wan (southeast). There are some mild elevation gains but this is mostly flat and straight-forward, an easier, family-friendly route with quite a few shops, eateries and bars at Yung Shui Wan, seafood restaurants at Sok Kwu Wan and access to Lamma's very best swimming beaches. Both trails are paved throughout, trails are in very good condition as well. It is around 5km in distance. Note: You can reference ferry schedules by way of the HKKF website (Central to Yung Shue Wan and Sok Kwu Wan) and Chuen Kee Ferry website (Aberdeen to Yung Shue Wan and Mo Tat Wan + Sok Kwu Wan). Services are more regular to/from Central.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 2, 2024
  • Chris B
    98 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Day Out
    Made the ferry trip to walk around the fabulous island with excellent views of HK Island. Restaurants are a little pricey but the quality of stunning. The beaches are fine but views are marred by the power station. Enjoyed seeing the water homes where families live in the harbour. Can get rather hot so be warned!
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written April 5, 2024
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Cartertravels15
Alton, UK202 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Really depressing island
Dec 2019
Best part of our day trip was on the boat.Forget the island apart from some of the walks.Our son lives in Hong Kong so suggested going to the island as he hadn't been before..You get off the boat and wonder through a village ,all the time you are avoiding these small three wheeled bikes that charge around with food and other provisions.When you get through all these bike things it's more peaceful.Houses are in tatters mainly and others have fallen down and been left.We had a coffee and cake in one cafe but didn't want to eat a main meal in an outside restaurants with old rusty tin roofs and equally rusty tables.Never want to go again
Written January 28, 2020
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RS8888
Hong Kong, China738 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Last few island for reviews in my series
Aug 2020 • Solo
Today’s island discovery bring you to the island nearest to Hong Kong main island. Although its a tourist have go island, Lamma island managed the retains the original island style which is not so commercialized. However seafood, international restaurants, bars and cafe are easily available. A walk around the whole island would takes half a day. Check ferries fares and schedule in the attached photos for Ferries to Lamma island from Central Pier no. 4

今天的小岛探索记带你们来到最靠近香港岛的南丫岛。虽然是旅游景点但南丫岛保持了原本小岛的风光不会太过商业化。海鲜大餐国际化餐吧咖啡吧也是有的。岛上绕一圈足够走半天。
Written August 16, 2020
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VickyLargs
Largs, UK181 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Lucky to stay on Lamma for 9 days
Nov 2022 • Couples
During our stay I fell in love with this island! The lifestyle here looks very different from the city’s hustle and bustle: relaxed, laid back, easy going. And it’s a very beautiful island with lots of hiking trails with amazing views, nice beaches, delicious food and friendly locals. No cars, just VVs (village vehicles) rustling about and carrying goods. We took a trail from Yung Shue Wan to Sok Kwu Wan fishing village on the other side climbing up for rewarding views and returning along the family path. In Sok Kwu Wan had a delicious lunch. The ferry service is very convenient, only 25 minutes to Central, very enjoyable. There are many expats living on this island, you can hear different languages spoken while wandering about. And the food options you get here range widely from very local Chinese, Indian, Malay, Mexican etc to having quite traditional English or American breakfast at Banyan cafe.
Written December 8, 2022
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Brad
Hong Kong, China160,162 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Convenient day trip from HK Island with good hiking, beaches and environs
Feb 2024 • Couples
Lamma is one of our best small islands for those looking for convenient day trips near HK Island. You can reach Lamma by way of ferry from Central Ferry Pier 4 and the Aberdeen Promenade ferry pier. We have enjoyed a couple of relaxing hiking days on Lamma during this past hiking season. There are several different ways to visit and experience the island. We enjoy starting at Sok Kwu Wan or Mo Tat Wan for a bit of countryside hiking and then ending at Yung Shui Wan where there are more restaurant, bar and coffee shops options to enjoy before heading back to HK Island.

You will find two family-style hiking trails at Lamma including a loop trail starting at Sok Kwu Wan that covers the southeast part of the island, taking in several nearly abandoned small villages. This route is more of a HK country park experience with lots of time in nature, quite beach access and manageable peaks with boulder fields and good viewpoints. It is around 6km in total distance.

The second trail simply linking the two main villages of Yung Shui Wan (northwest) and Sok Kwu Wan (southeast). There are some mild elevation gains but this is mostly flat and straight-forward, an easier, family-friendly route with quite a few shops, eateries and bars at Yung Shui Wan, seafood restaurants at Sok Kwu Wan and access to Lamma's very best swimming beaches. Both trails are paved throughout, trails are in very good condition as well. It is around 5km in distance.

Note: You can reference ferry schedules by way of the HKKF website (Central to Yung Shue Wan and Sok Kwu Wan) and Chuen Kee Ferry website (Aberdeen to Yung Shue Wan and Mo Tat Wan + Sok Kwu Wan). Services are more regular to/from Central.
Written April 2, 2024
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taqqie
Utrecht, The Netherlands3,459 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Worth a daytrip
Dec 2019
This is a small, relaxed and easygoing island, just a short hop by ferry away from all the HK madness. The island itself isn't that sensational but you'll appreciate the slow pace of life here. Quite a contrast with HK itself.
There are 2 small towns on the island and they're connected through a nice walking trail of 1-1,5 hours. Obviously both towns get their incomes from day trip tourists from HK, but it never gets cheesy. Nature is nice here and the views underway are awesome.
If you're visiting HK and have time to experience something different (yet still nearby), then this could be an option.
Written September 1, 2020
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kimkoh
Singapore, Singapore41 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Good hiking trials
Jan 2020 • Couples
Easy to get across from Hong Kong island. Different hiking trials catering to varied levels of fitness. Yummy food outlets in
both piers. Today we had a very good lunch after our hike in Tong Kee Tea place, patronised largely by locals.
Written December 31, 2019
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Truthful Reviews
London, UK7,453 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nice on a sunny Sunday afternoon
Feb 2020 • Couples
Head towards central pier 4. Will cost you just over 50HKD on a Sunday. You can use your octopus card which you can top up on the other side if it’s low on credit. There are 2 ports on Lamma island. We went from central to Sok Kwu Wan and trekked to Yung Shue Wan. Trek takes about an hour with some nice scenery as it’s mainly a coastal walk and some good views into picnic pay. Good food places too and we went to green cottage which was ok for veggie and vegan food. Which I’ve also reviewed for you all.
Written February 23, 2020
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San Gayer
Israel20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
So easy to reach from Hong Kong Island by ferry
Aug 2020
This island may seem not picturesque from afar because of the big chimneys. But once you get to the Yung Shu Wan ferry pier, keep hiking to the beach, one can feel the vivid island atmosphere and forget the power station easily.
The pier itself is different from Lantau and Cheung Chau, with a hundred meters walk with bicycles hanging along both sides. Then the restaurants scattered among the holiday houses in the main street. Though I cannot see any traditional fishing village left. The island is definitely a nice variant of pace and style than the city.
Written August 20, 2020
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MissHK2009
Hong Kong, China3,921 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
A Good Excursion
Jun 2021 • Family
There're some offshore islands good for day trip and I picked Lamma Island for my nephew last Sunday. We took ferry from Central pier and the ride was very cozy with excellent air con (very important these days) and less than 30 mins.

Our route was from Yung Shue Wan (some western restaurants) to Sok Kwu Wan (some Chinese seafood restaurants) via the Hung Shing Yeh Beach.

The path was flat with a bit uphill, we walked awhile, ate awhile (eg the famous Ah Po Tofu) and took a rest in the kiosks on the way. We had lunch in the Concerto Inn which is next to the Hung Shing Yeh beach.

It's a sunny hot day. Felt so good to sweat 💦 We spent nearly 7 hours in the island. This place is less crowded than Cheung Chau, another popular island.
Written July 26, 2021
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schmidtmg
Switzerland1,106 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
day trip to Lamma
Dec 2023 • Solo
A few months earlier I had taken the hike from Yung Shue Wan to Sok Kwu Wan. This time took the ferry from Central to Sok Kwu Wan and then hiked in the other direction. , equally delightful. Although it was Xmas vacation period and sunny, the trail was surprisingly empty. In Yung Shue Wan, which is full of expats, you can have a nice lunch or a drink in one of the numerous bars. You can buy XO sauce 'made in Lamma' and check out the delightful Lamma Vinyl record store before taking the ferry back to Central....
Written January 9, 2024
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