StayAreasIs Tung Chung a good place to stay in Hong Kong?
Yes, if you have an early or late flight or want to explore Lantau. The airport is minutes away and the cable car to the Big Buddha starts next to the MTR, but Central and Tsim Sha Tsui are a long ride.
Stay here if
- Anyone with an early or late flight
- Families visiting the Big Buddha or Disneyland
- Travellers who want to explore Lantau
Look elsewhere if
- It's your first short trip to Hong Kong
- You want to walk to the harbour and city sights
- You want nightlife and street food on your doorstep
Hotels in Tung Chung
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Staying in Tung Chung
Tung Chung is a practical base if you have an early or late flight, want to explore Lantau Island or are heading to Hong Kong Disneyland. The Tung Chung line runs straight to Kowloon and Hong Kong station in Central, and buses reach the airport in minutes. It suits families, transit travellers and anyone more interested in the Big Buddha than in nightlife.
The town is modern and orderly, built around Tung Chung station and the Citygate Outlets mall. The Ngong Ping 360 cable car starts right beside the station and climbs over the hills to the Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery, buses run on to the fishing village of Tai O, and walking trails lead into the green hills of Lantau. The waterfront promenade looks out towards the airport.
The downside is distance. Central and Tsim Sha Tsui are a long MTR ride away, the town itself has little character beyond the mall and the housing estates, and evenings are quiet. You'll eat mostly in Citygate or your hotel, and the cable car queues can be long at weekends and holidays.
What makes Tung Chung worth considering is how easy it makes the start and end of a trip. The hotels are newer and fair value for Hong Kong, the airport is close, and you can spend a day on Lantau with the Big Buddha, Tai O and the hills without crossing the city.
Getting around
- Peak Tram53
- Tai Kwun53
- Star Ferry53
- Avenue of Stars53
- Lan Kwai Fong54
- Mid-Levels Escalator55
- Hong Kong International Airport10
Tung Chung questions
Is Tung Chung a good area to stay in Hong Kong?
Yes, if you have an early or late flight or want to explore Lantau. The airport is minutes away and the cable car to the Big Buddha starts next to the MTR, but Central and Tsim Sha Tsui are a long ride. It suits anyone with an early or late flight, families visiting the Big Buddha or Disneyland and travellers who want to explore Lantau.
How much does a hotel in Tung Chung cost?
A typical double is around $205 a night at a budget hotel, $295 mid-range and $345 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Hong Kong International Airport to Tung Chung?
About 10 minutes door to door: S1 bus from Tung Chung station, or a short taxi.
How far is Tung Chung from the main sights?
Door to door from Tung Chung: Peak Tram 53 minutes, Tai Kwun 53 minutes, Star Ferry 53 minutes and Avenue of Stars 53 minutes.