Guide To Tong Fuk, Lantau Island

Tong Fuk is an amazing, chilled-out village to spend a day on Lantau Island. You could relax on the beach, and visit one of the best restaurants in Hong Kong. Or spend a weekend in a caravan or holiday home!

Tong Fuk village with the mountains in the background

Want to learn more? Keep reading.

But first, here’s a quick video

How To Get To Tong Fuk Village

You can get here by ferry and then bus, or by MTR and then bus.

Bird’s eye view of Tong Fuk Village

Option 1

Ferry + Bus

1. Take the ferry from Central Pier No. 6 to Mui Wo.
2. From Mui Wo Ferry Pier, catch bus number 1, 2, or 4.
3. Alight at Tong Fuk Village bus stop.

Option 2

MTR + Bus

1. Take the MTR to Tung Chung.
2. Take bus number 11 from the bus terminal (5 min walk from the MTR).
3. Alight at Tong Fuk Village bus stop.

Option 3

Taxi

You could also take a taxi from Mui Wo Ferry Pier, or Tung Chung.

Things To Do In Tong Fuk

There are plenty of things to discover and try for first-timers, or even if you’ve been here before.

1. Chill At The Beach

The Tong Fuk Beach is relatively clean and empty. Most of the crowds flock to either Pui O or Cheung Sha beaches as they’re slightly closer to the ferry pier. But honestly, we much preferred this beach with its empty shores and wide-open spaces.

Top-down view of Tong Fuk beach

And like its neighbouring beaches, Tong Fuk Beach is also set against the backdrop of beautiful, lush green mountains.

We sat in a secluded corner of the beach all afternoon long. It was honestly very zen.

2. Dine At “The Gallery”

I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Tong Fuk probably has one of the best restaurants that I’ve ever eaten at in Hong Kong (outside the main city). The Gallery, located on the main South Lantau Road, serves some of the most delicious food in the entire city. We can guarantee that if this restaurant was located in the city, they’d never be any table available.

The Gallery – the best restaurant in Tong Fuk (and possible Hong Kong)

Along with the food, the outdoor-seating ambience is just so relaxing. Just kick back with a beer, while your steak cooks on the grill beside you.

We tried the 30-day aged steak and the beef kofta. Both dishes were divine! We’re definitely going back to try their other recommended dishes, like the spicy beef pizza. And FYI, they also make their own hot sauce!

3. Plan A Staycation

Many people also visit Tong Fuk to spend their weekend, a staycation if you will, either in a caravan or hotel. Unfortunately, there is only one staycation option available in Tong Fuk now.

The Cove

The Cove is a really good staycation option in Tong Fuk. And from their reviews, it seems like people enjoy the accommodation.

Aerial shot of The Cove at Tong Fuk, Lantau Island

Over the years, The Cove has expanded from a single hostel building to four buildings, of which three are in Tong Fuk!

1. The Cove Hostel – Tong Fuk Dolphin
2. The Cove Hostel – Tong Fuk Sea Lion
3. The Cove Hostel – Tong Fuk Octopus

All three hostel buildings are within the village.

If you happen to spend your weekend here, don’t forget to check out Tai O fishing village.

Our guide to Tong Fuk

We hope that you found this post helpful and were able to learn something about one of our favourite villages on Lantau Island.

And here are some more pictures to convince you to head there this weekend.

Panoramic view of Tong Fuk (centre) and Cheung Sha on the right

If you enjoyed this post, check out our other posts on Lantau Island.