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Po Lin Monastery Through the moon gate is a huge Buddhist complex, built in 1924 and still expanding.
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PRACTICALITIES
3666 0606
11 Tat Tung Rd
admission free
2 from Mui Wo, 21 from Tai O, 23 from Tung Chung or cable car
KAIDO SERVICES
Kaidoare small ferries that serve more remote islands or destinations, with less fre-
quent services than regular ferries and schedules that change from time to time.
timetables before you set off.
Lamma
Explore
Lamma, Hong Kong's laid-back 'hippie island', is easily recognisable at a distance by the
three coal chimneys crowning its hilly skyline. The chimneys stand out so much because
Lamma, home to 6000 or so, is otherwise devoid of high-rise development. Here it's all
about lush forests, hidden beaches and chilled-out villages connected by pedestrian paths.
You won't see any cars here, but be prepared for spotting the odd snake.
Most visitors arrive in the main town of Yung Shue Wan, a counterculture haven popular
with expats. From here, the most interesting way to see a good portion of the island is to
amble along the 4km-long Family Trail that runs between Yung Shue Wan and Sok Kwu
Wan, the island's second town (really little more than a strip of seafood restaurants). Those
