Lamma Island offers a great opportunity to escape the city, experience the fantastic scenery and get some exercise without having to go far. Take a ride on the ferry and head to Yung Shue Wan, a town with about 6,000 residents. The multicultural community is known for its craft shopping and large expat population.
Embark on the Lamma Island Family Hiking Trail, a path mostly made of cut stone that connects the two main cities on the island. The path follows the island’s coast and passes by a good swimming spot at Hung Shing Ye Beach. To the northeast, you can see Aberdeen. To the west, spot Cheung Chau, Lantau and the South China Sea. Cover the relatively easy 4-kilometre (2.5-mile) walk in about an hour and don’t forget to bring drinking water and sunscreen.
Lamma was a launch spot for small Japanese watercraft in World War II. Explore the Kamikaze Caves near the end of the path in Sok Kwu Wan to see the old hiding spots where boats and munitions were stowed away.
Catch a ferry directly to Sok Kwu Wan and see dozens of fishing boats and fish farm areas from the ferry’s deck. Along the shore, see the brightly coloured awnings of restaurants dotted along the raised pier. Picking a restaurant from such a large collection might prove difficult but the best will be popular with locals and other diners.
Many restaurants feature English menus or pictures to assist foreigners with their selections. Try the local favourite dishes: drunken prawns, chili crab and steamed garoupa. Select one of the live fish swimming in tanks by the cooking area. Take a seat in open-air dining areas with a cold drink and watch the sunset.
Reach Lamma Island from the Outlying Island pier in Central or the Lamma Island location in Aberdeen Harbour. Both ferry rides take approximately half an hour. Unwind after a fun-filled day on the picturesque ride home.
