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Lamma Island

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  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome, esteemed travelers and curious minds, to the tranquil shores of Lamma Island. As you step off the ferry at the Yung Shue Wan pier, I invite you to take a deep, cleansing breath. …

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  2. 2Yung Shue Wan Main Street

    We now transition from the pier directly onto the bustling thoroughfare known as Yung Shue Wan Main Street. This narrow, winding pedestrian corridor serves as the primary artery for the island's most populated settlement. …

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  3. 3The Bohemian Commercial Enclave

    As we progress deeper into the heart of Yung Shue Wan, we enter a sector that serves as the quintessential Bohemian Commercial Enclave of the island. The pathway narrows slightly, forcing an intimate proximity with the diverse…

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  4. 4Tai Peng Village and the Trailhead

    Our route now requires us to take a deliberate left turn, steering us away from the dense commercial core and ascending gently towards the residential sector known as Tai Peng village. We are transitioning onto Cable Road, a…

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  5. 5Hung Shing Yeh Beach

    Descending from the rugged elevation of the trail network, the landscape suddenly opens up to reveal the expansive shoreline of Hung Shing Yeh Beach. This crescent of sand represents the most commercialized and highly frequented…

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  6. 6The Lamma Island Family Walk

    We now step onto the paved trajectory known universally as the Lamma Island Family Walk. This critical pedestrian artery serves as the primary connective tissue between the northern and southern halves of the island. …

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  7. 7Lo So Shing Beach and the Cape

    As the family walk descends towards the southern coast, we veer slightly to approach the pristine, crescent shaped shoreline of Lo So Shing Beach. This particular cove presents a dramatic contrast to the bustling, commercialized…

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  8. 8The Kamikaze Tunnels

    Moving just a short distance from the shoreline, we step into the dense jungle undergrowth to confront the most tangible, sobering physical evidence of Lamma Island's wartime occupation. Before you lies the entrance to the…

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  9. 9Sok Kwu Wan Fishing Village

    We emerge from the historical shadows of the tunnels and arrive at the vibrant, sunlit waterfront of Sok Kwu Wan. This settlement, situated on the southern corridor of the island, is significantly smaller than Yung Shue Wan,…

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  10. 10Final Reflections

    As we stand here at the Sok Kwu Wan pier, awaiting the ferry that will carry us back across the channel, it is time to synthesize the myriad experiences of our journey across Lamma Island. We have traversed a landscape that is…

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  11. 11Closing

    As we stand here at the Sok Kwu Wan pier, awaiting the ferry that will carry us back across the channel, it is time to synthesize the myriad experiences of our journey across Lamma Island. We have traversed a landscape that is…

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What is Lamma Island?

Lamma Island is a place with 11 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeNature
Story sections11
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates22.2075, 114.1219
Last updated
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