Lantau Coastal Defense

College of Professional and Continuing Education

About this app

Looking for a fresh and engaging way to explore Lantau Island in Hong Kong? This app comes from an educational project which funded by Lantau Conservation Fund invites you to step into the coastal defense facilities during Ming and Qing dynasties, where history, landscape, military facilities and digital technology come together to create an immersive learning experience.
Lantau Island was once a crucial frontline in protecting the southern coast of China. Through this app, you can discover how battalion city, forts, battery, and military outposts formed a defensive network against piracy and other maritime threats. Instead of reading history from a textbook, you will experience it through watching, listening and places you can visit.
Designed for casual users, this app presents historical content in a clear, accessible, interesting and interactive way. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a cultural traveler, a student, or an educator, you will find meaningful ways to connect with Hong Kong’s coastal heritage.

Key features include:
• Rich multimedia content, including photos, video, animations, voices and game etc., that make complex history easy to understand
• Suggested guided routes in Tung Chung and Fan Lau, ideal for self-guided tours, hiking trips, photography activities and educational outings
• Take on the role of a naval commander of the Qing dynasty or pirate leader in mini-game, making pivotal historical decisions
• AR cameras allow you to transform into a general or soldier of Ming or Qing dynasty, or stand alongside coastal defense facilities at that moment, creating timeless moments across eras
• Audio guides provide on-site storytelling, allowing you to learn while walking through coastal defense facilities, route for defense, and temple
• Various curated educational resources designed for classroom use, project learning, and independent study

This app transforms cultural and historical studies into a user-friendly digital experience. It bridges the gap between academic knowledge and public understanding, making heritage accessible to everyone.
Whether you are planning a cultural day trip, conducting fieldwork, or simply exploring from home, this app allows you to rediscover Lantau Island from a new and interesting perspective. Every site tells a story, and every journey reveals a deeper layer of the past of Lantau Island and Hong Kong.
Download now and begin your journey into the coastal defense history of Ming and Qing dynasties—right here on Lantau Island.

What’s new

The Lantau Coastal Defense Guide