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Tai O Fishing Village
Tai O, Lantau
Tai O is the oldest fishing village and one of the most popular attractions in Hong Kong. Make this rustic fishing village your starting point to explore the water world of Lantau. Tai O is more than a culturally enriching attraction. It is now a hot spot for eco-tourism. Since the opening of Ngong Ping Cable Car, Tai O has become more accessible. It is only a 15-minute drive away from Ngong Ping Village.
Tai O Boat Excursion
In addition to handmade dried seafood and local specialties, the main street of Tai O is also the home to an iron footbridge renovated from the former ferry raft. Go on one of the boats parked under the iron footbridge and embark on your 20-minute boat ride. As your ride takes you around the waterways of the fishing village, you can appreciate the iconic stilt houses of Tai O, the “General’s Rock”, and Tai O Heritage Hotel (former Tai O police station) up close.
Dragon Boat Water Parade
During the Dragon Boat Festival, villagers would place statues of deities from local temples on small boats and parade through the waterways. The ritual was inscribed on China's third national list of intangible cultural heritage in 2011.
How To Get There
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From Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal (Exit B of Tung Chung MTR station), take a 25-minute cable car ride to Ngong Ping. The Ngong Ping bus terminus is about 5 minutes on foot from Ngong Ping Village. Take New Lantao Bus 21 to reach Tai O bus terminus. The travelling is approximately 20 mins.
