Hong Kong has a lot of beautiful places and islands to offer, but nothing seems to beat the Wailingding. Sure, it may be the same island that blends perfectly into other land masses such as Hong Kong Island and the Chinese mainland. But there is something about it that makes it different.
Wailingding is just 12 km away from Lantau Island. An island with a thriving village, it is part of China's Wanshan archipelago, particularly in the South China Sea. But unlike any of its contemporaries, it offers an entertaining yet one-of-a-kind Hong Kong experience.
South China Morning Post reports that traveling to Wailingding requires a trip across the Pearl River Delta to Zhuhai. From there, one has to take a ferry that sails under the famous Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. It then exits the delta to pass by several islands, one of which is Lantau.
This remarkable island is somewhat akin to Po Toi, perhaps due to its likewise roughly circular and small bays or headlands. Interestingly, both islands are about four sq. km. in terms of area. In comparison, that is less than a tenth of the overall size of Kowloon.
The main difference between the two, however, is pretty much noticeable. Po Toi appears to be uninhabited, but Wailingding is gaining success thanks to tourism.
Wailingding may have buildings, but they are not crammed together like the ones in mainland Hong Kong. The village itself is known for offering a relaxed and comforting atmosphere.
In a report from China Daily, there are at least 12 previously unsighted bird species found in Wailingding. This unusual sighting happened during the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area and 4th Pan-Pearl River Delta Zhuhai Island Birdwatching Invitationals. This is a testament to the island's popularity in tourism.
Despite the recent surge in tourist activities, the island remains peaceful and inviting.
