The island with no cars nor public transportation. To get around, one must rely on his own two legs or occasionally, a bicycle.
Lamma Island is Hong Kong’s third largest island. But don’t let that fool you. Only 4.3 miles long, with an area of 5.23 miles, Lamma is actually pretty small! Sadly, there are also no llamas… Bummer.
Only a 30-minute ferry ride from Hong Kong Island, this little island has lots of character. From the moment my ferry docked, I could see the hundreds of fishing boats swaying out in the water.
When I began walking through the island, I immediately landed upon a handful of colorful seafood restaurants. During my entire day on Lamma island, I don’t think I saw more people combined than I saw right here. Tourists and locals alike were lined up for the fresh catches of the day!
After moseying through the restaurant lineup, I found myself in the “town” center. Known as Yung Shue Wan village, one can discover a few dozen tiny shops, filled with souvenirs and knick-knacks, groceries and alcohol, and even a really cute cafe called The Bookworm.
Now for the stroll around the island. Made for single travelers and families alike (it’s even called Family Walk), the walkway around Lamma isn’t too strenuous. Considering the laid-back, artsy vibe of Lamma, blended with the blazing heat and humidity, I was thankful for the leisurely pace.
One of the best parts of Lamma were the picturesque views. Family beaches, mysterious caves, and gorgeous, rock-lined, coastlines were just a few of my favorite landscapes to photograph.
I ended up spending half a day on Lamma Island and I felt like that was a perfect amount of time to take in the sights. It was a beautiful, yet simple place.
When You Wander 