Tung Chung Battery, Hong Kong

Name: Tung Chung Battery
Address: Hong Kong, China

#233 among attractions in Hong Kong

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Facts and practical information

Tung Chung Battery is a former artillery battery located on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. Named after the eponymous district it is situated in, it was built in 1817, twenty-four years before the British took possession of Hong Kong. It was rediscovered in 1980 and is a declared monument of Hong Kong. ()

Local name: 東涌小炮台 Built: 1817 (208 years ago)Coordinates: 22°17'14"N, 113°56'10"E

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离岛区 (东涌)Hong Kong China

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Day trips

Tung Chung Battery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Big Buddha, Citygate Outlets, Po Lin Monastery, Lantau Trail.

3 miSW
Landmark hilltop statue of Buddha
The Big Buddha, Hong Kong
78 min walk • The Big Buddha, also known as Tian Tan Buddha, is a colossal bronze statue located on Lantau Island in Hong Kong, China. Towering at an impressive height of 34 meters and weighing 250 metric tons, this majestic figure is one of the largest seated Buddha statues in the...
0.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Outlet mall
Citygate Outlets, Hong Kong
12 min walk • Citygate is a commercial complex at the town centre of Tung Chung, Lantau Island, Hong Kong. It comprises a shopping centre called Citygate Outlets, an office tower, and the Novotel Citygate hotel.
2.9 miSW
Buddhist architecture, Monastery, Sacred and religious sites
Po Lin Monastery, Hong Kong
75 min walk • Po Lin Monastery, nestled amid the lush peaks of Lantau Island, is a serene oasis and a spiritual cornerstone in the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong, China. This Buddhist monastery, established in 1906, is renowned for its tranquil atmosphere, intricate architecture...
2.7 miS
Long hiking path with visitor facilities
Lantau Trail, Hong Kong
68 min walk • Nestled on the largest of Hong Kong’s islands, the Lantau Trail is a haven for nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts alike. This substantial hiking route spans 70 kilometers and is divided into 12 sections, offering a diverse range of landscapes and difficulty levels...
2.8 miS
Mountain summit with sunrise vistas
Lantau Peak, Hong Kong
72 min walk • Lantau Peak or Fung Wong Shan is the second highest peak in Hong Kong and the highest point on Lantau Island, with a height of 934 metres above sea level.
0.6 miS
Archaeological site, Ruins, Historical place
Tung Chung Fort, Hong Kong
17 min walk • Tung Chung Fort is a fort located near Tung Chung, on Lantau Island, in Hong Kong. Close to Tung Chung Road, the fort is surrounded by the villages of Sheung Ling Pei and Ha Ling Pei. It has a companion Tung Chung Battery on the coast.
1.4 miE
Hill
Pok To Yan, Hong Kong
36 min walk • Pok To Yan, is a mountain on Lantau Island, Hong Kong, with a height of 529 metres above sea level.
1.6 miE
Hill
Por Kai Shan, Hong Kong
41 min walk • Por Kai Shan, is a mountain on Lantau Island, Hong Kong, with a height of 482 metres above sea level.
2.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Sunset Peak, Hong Kong
60 min walk • Sunset Peak or Tai Tung Shan is the third-highest peak in Hong Kong. It is situated on Lantau Island within Lantau South Country Park and Lantau North Country Park and stands at a height of 869 metres above sea level.
2.4 miN
Music venue
AsiaWorld–Arena
62 min walk • AsiaWorld–Arena is the largest indoor seated performance venue in Hong Kong. It has a total floor area of 10,880 square metres, a maximum capacity of 14,000 seats/16,000 standing+seats and high ceiling clearance of 19 metres.
3.3 miS
Hill
Kau Nga Ling, Hong Kong
85 min walk • Kau Nga Ling, is a series of precipitous mountains on Lantau Island, Hong Kong, with a height of 539 metres above sea level. It is one of 16 "high-risk" hiking locations identified by the local government.

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How to get to Tung Chung Battery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tung Chung Battery:

Bus

Tung Chung Crescent • Lines: E32, E33, E33P, E36, E36P, E37, N30, N31, S52, S52A, S52P, S64X (6 min walk)
Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal • Lines: 11, 11A, 23, 34, 36, 37, 37H, 37M, 37S, 38, 38X, 39M, 3M, A35, B6, E31, E32, E33, E33P, E36, E36P, E37, N30, N31, N35, N37, N38 (6 min walk)

Metro

Tung Chung • Lines: Tcl (10 min walk)