Tai O fishing village
Also known as the "Venice of Hong Kong", Tai O is a popular tourist destination for foreigner visitors and locals alike. One of the main features of Tai O are the pang uks, a kind of stilt house, built right over the waterway.
A rope bridge (hand-pulled ferry) tended by local women used to be quite popular, but it has been replaced with a more practical steel pedestrian bridge in 1996.
The Chinese Pink Dolphin lives in the waters off Tai O, and tourists can go on a short boat trip to watch these animals out in the sea.
Tours That Go to Tai O fishing village
Escape to Lantau and Cheung Chau
A 12-hour trip to Lantau Island and Cheung Chau island, two of Hong Kong's most beautiful outlying islands.
We start the day by taking the cable car up to the Big Buddha, where we explore Ngong Ping Village and Po Lin Monastery.
From there by bus or taxi down to Tai O fishing village, an authentic village famous for its stilt houses. We walk around the village and take a boat tour around the place.
...Read moreA 12-hour trip to Lantau Island and Cheung Chau island, two of Hong Kong's most beautiful outlying islands.
We start the day by taking the cable car up to the Big Buddha, where we explore Ngong Ping Village and Po Lin Monastery.
From there by bus or taxi down to Tai O fishing village, an authentic village famous for its stilt houses. We walk around the village and take a boat tour around the place.
Then we take taxi to Mui Wo, a rustic village on the other side of Lantau, travelling along the beautiful south side of the island. We have lunch in Mui Wo, followed by a walking tour (about 1 1/2 hours, including some steep inclines) around the village, visiting a.o. the Silvermine Waterfall, abandoned silvermine, Man Mo temple, and other highlights.
In the afternoon we take a ferry to Cheung Chau island, an island that still holds up many original Chinese traditions, for a walking tour (about 1 1/2 hours) and a good seafood dinner, before taking the ferry back to Hong Kong.
Price includes guide fee.
Extra cost about HKD 500 per person, for cost such as taxi to/from your hotel, cable car, ferry tickets, lunch, dinner.
Escape to Lantau
Lantau Island is the largest island of Hong Kong, yet it has a fairly small population. The only major town is Tung Chung, otherwise there are small villages scattered all over the place.
This 9-hour tour will take you to see the main sights of Lantau Island, which include:
- Ngong Ping, with the famous Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery amongst its major sights....Read more
Lantau Island is the largest island of Hong Kong, yet it has a fairly small population. The only major town is Tung Chung, otherwise there are small villages scattered all over the place.
This 9-hour tour will take you to see the main sights of Lantau Island, which include:
- Ngong Ping, with the famous Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery amongst its major sights.
- Tai O, an authentic fishing village that is famous for its stilt houses and dried seafood. It is home to some ancient temples, and the Chinese Pink Dolphin is commonly seen in the nearby waters.
- Mui Wo, an old settlement that used to be a major transport hub for all traffic in and out of Lantau. Sights here include the Silvermine Cave, the Silvermine Waterfall, the Man Mo Temple, and the Silvermine
Beach.
From Mui Wo we take a ferry back to Central, a scenic tour passing by Peng Chau island and part of Victoria Harbour.
Price includes guide fee.
Extra cost about HKD 400 per person, for cost such as taxi to/from your hotel, cable car, ferry tickets, lunch.
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A fishing village built on stilts on the tidal shores of Lantau island. Looks like time has stood still. You will in love with the locals' relaxed and easy life style there.
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