Lantau guide
Packing List
What to pack for Lantau
In February, Lantau is typically mild, expect showers (13 to 18°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Lantau essentials
- Casual. Comfortable hiking shoes.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A light jacket for evenings
- Light rain jacket or poncho
- Compact umbrella
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
- One dressy evening outfit for celebrations
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Tap water is safe throughout Hong Kong including Lantau. Tai O shrimp paste is a traditional preserved food — the smell is...
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Check local plug type before travel
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Local currency: Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
- Octopus Card. Cash at villages.
Local know-how
- Local SIM: Good except trails.
- Overcharging tourists
- February highlights: Chinese New Year