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Islands District: insiders' favourites

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Islands District: insider's favourites

To tour Hong Kong’s various outlying islands is to discover all the charms that the ocean and the great outdoors has to offer. Here you can experience everything from digging your own clams to a gourmet seafood dinner, and everything in between.

Here are some of our top picks.


Herboland

Herboland

Much more than a teahouse, Herboland Get me there {{title}} {{taRatingReviewTotal}} {{taRatingReviewText}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info is Lamma Island's first organic herb farm tucked among the trees behind Hung Shing Yeh Beach. Stroll among the fragrant rosemary and verbena plants, sip a cup of herbal tea — there are 40 varieties available in the tea garden — and soak up some nature while enjoying the company of the farm's rabbits and parrots, or purchase some fresh herbs or handmade soaps to take home. The farm also runs events such as soap-making classes and tours.

Ming Kee Seafood Restaurant

Ming Kee Seafood Restaurant

Po Toi is one of the more difficult islands to get to in Islands District, but it’s worth the effort for the joy of dining at 30-year-old Ming Kee Seafood Restaurant . Occasional ferries depart from Aberdeen and Stanley on Hong Kong Island’s south side, or arrive by private or chartered junk. Once there, feast on seaweed soup with egg and dried shrimp, deep-fried freshly caught squid with salt, pepper and garlic, and other Chinese dishes at affordable prices while relaxing on the restaurant's rustic wooden deck. Wash it all down with a bottle of beer or two. Remember to book your seats in advance.

Tai O Heritage Hotel

Tai O Heritage Hotel

Tai O Heritage Hotel Get me there {{title}} {{taRatingReviewTotal}} {{taRatingReviewText}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info is a former police station built in 1902 to combat pirates, this historical jewel has been converted into a nine-room boutique hotel by the Hong Kong Heritage Conservation Foundation. Details such as the cannons and searchlights have been painstakingly preserved as reminders of the building’s heritage. Located on a headland, it provides stunning views of the Tai O Fishing Village, especially from Tai O Lookout, the glass-roofed cafe at the top of the property. The property grounds are open to the public, so ask for a map at reception, or join one of the free guided tours of the hotel.

Bather’s

Bather’s

With its easy-breezy open deck and virtual toes-in-the-sand dining, Cheung Sha’s Bather’s restaurant Get me there {{title}} {{taRatingReviewTotal}} {{taRatingReviewText}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info has a relaxed, day-to-night, beachy vibe more commonly found in Phuket than Hong Kong. The modern European menu features homemade burgers, beer-battered barramundi and zesty salads, but you’re here for the flip-fresh seafood and plates to share — washed down with a craft beer or cocktail, naturally. It gets packed on sunny days and holidays so be sure to book ahead, or go for breakfast at the weekend.

Shui Hau Wan

Hong Kong is well-known for its mountain ranges that meet the sea, so stop by Shui Hau Wan in the south of Lantau to catch the setting sun, or go at low tide to walk the emerald shores dotted with sea life. Look but don't touch — instead, stop by Fung Wong Bungalow Centre for their daily catches and freshly-cooked seafood meals.

Cheung Chau Fish Balls

Cheung Chau Fish Balls

Don't let  Cheung Chau Fish Balls ' simple appearance fool you — the humble fish ball, often doused in curry sauce, is a beloved Hong Kong and southern Chinese street snack, with many locals having their own favourite stall that they swear by. Cheung Chau, however, has a special place among fish ball aficionados, especially this counter next to the ferry pier, which offers up a variety of other meat and seafood balls (and even triangles) along with the classic curry fish ball. There’s no English signage, so look for the queue.

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