Five awesome things to do near Tung Chung MTR Station

Citygate Outlets has been in existence for almost 2 decades now – it has undergone improvements and is in the process of some serious upgrades, due to be unveiled soon! In the meantime, scour the mall for top deals – for the luxury lovers, there is Ferragamo, DVF and Burberry; for the bag collectors check out Michael Kors, Coach and Kate Spade; and for the outdoor enthusiasts, there’s Nike, Columbia and so much more. When you need a break from shopping, you won’t go wrong with the roasted chestnut vendor – during autumn and winter – by the fountains just outside the mall.

Most neighbourhoods in Hong Kong have their indispensable, treasured local wet markets. Tung Chung is no different but Fu Tung Plaza may just do it better than the rest. The wet market here was newly renovated and reopened in 2018, serving everything from cha chaan teng classics and succulent Taiwanese beef noodles to Korean bento boxes and even Asian-style Mexican tacos. Just five minutes away from MTR Exit A or D, why not do a round of grocery shopping here too? You’ll find produce from local organic farms such as genuine free-run eggs, hydroponic veggies and a great selection of fresh-cut flowers.

Just a short 12-minute walk from MTR Exit C is the Tung Chung Waterfront, a promenade particularly popular with joggers, bikers, dog walkers and those simply passing the time. Down by the waterfront, you’ll discover a serene side of Hong Kong – fishermen waiting for their catch, people playing cards under the bridge and close-up views of the scenic Lantau mountains and cable cars overhead. The waterside stretch is the perfect place to unwind, relax and watch the world go by.  

Kimos restaurant is a cherished neighbourhood favourite among Tung Chung locals.  It advertises itself as an Indian and Turkish restaurant but it serves so much more. Just 10 minutes away from MTR Exit C, this Tung Chung community-gathering spot is a place where you can indulge in cuisine mash-ups like savoury chicken tikka pizza and spice-infused roast lamb quesadilla, and other signatures like prawn biryani and falafel kebab. Plus, it’s got a pretty decent bar as well. 

The Tung Chung neighbourhood is ideal for a leisurely, and kid-friendly cycle thanks to its bike tracks in the area. You can easily start from MTR Exit A and do a couple of loops around Fu Tung Estate and the waterfront, or go a bit further by cycling through Yu Tung Road, which takes you towards one of Hong Kong’s oldest structures Tung Chung Fort. The declared monument dates all the way back to 1832. The cycling would also take you to pass Tung Chung Battery, another point of interest for history buffs. Bike rentals like Sunny Bike Shop are 20 minutes out from the station. Alternatively, you can BYO foldable bike via the MTR.