Where is Lantau Island?
Hong Kong Island
Lantao Island, also spelled Lantau, or Lan Tau, island located about 6 miles (10 km) west of Hong Kong Island, part of the New Territories of Hong Kong, a special administrative region of China. About 17 miles (27 km) long and 6 miles (9.5 km) wide, it has an area of 58 square miles (150 square km).
What district is Lantau Island?
the Islands District
Notable areas that are part of the Islands District include Chek Lap Kok, the reclaimed island on which Hong Kong International Airport is located, Tung Chung on northern Lantau near the airport, and Discovery Bay, a large private residential area on eastern Lantau….Islands District.
| Islands 離島區 | |
|---|---|
| Website | Islands District Council |
What does NT stand for in Hong Kong?
Literal meaning. New Frontier. showTranscriptions. The New Territories is one of the three main regions of Hong Kong, alongside Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula. It makes up 86.2% of Hong Kong’s territory, and contains around half of the population of Hong Kong.
Is there an airport at Lantau Island?
Hong Kong International Airport (IATA: HKG, ICAO: VHHH) is Hong Kong’s main airport, built on reclaimed land on the island of Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong….Hong Kong International Airport.
| Hong Kong International Airport 香港國際機場 | |
|---|---|
| Location | 1 Sky Plaza Road, Chek Lap Kok, Islands District, Lantau Island, New Territories, Hong Kong |
| Opened | 6 July 1998 |
How many people live in Lantau?
1.1 With more than half of its land devoted to Country Parks and much of its coastline still in a natural state, Lantau Island has long been recognized for its conservation and recreational values. At present, it has a total population of about 106,000(1).
How long does it take to get to Lantau Island?
Note: There are slow ferry and fast ferry: the slow one takes 50-55mins; the fast one takes 35-40mins.
Which region is Discovery Bay in?
Discovery Bay (constituency)
| Discovery Bay | |
|---|---|
| Boundary of Discovery Bay in Islands District | |
| District | Islands |
| Legislative Council constituency | Hong Kong Island West |
| Population | 20,016 (2019) |