Step into old Hong Kong at Tai O — a living stilt village of painted wooden houses perched above tidal creeks, where fishermen still dry their catch in the open air. One of the most photogenic and soulful corners of all Asia.
What to expect
Your guide collects you and drives to Lantau Island, stopping en route at Ngong Ping plateau and the iconic Tian Tan Big Buddha. Arriving in Tai O, you board a sampan for a gliding tour through the stilted waterways — keep an eye out for rare Chinese white dolphins in the channel beyond. Your guide introduces you to local craftspeople and leads you through the market lanes of dried seafood, preserved plums, and hand-made fish balls. A private lunch at a family-run village restaurant seals this unforgettable day.
Good to know
Full-day excursion — allow 8 hrs. Lantau is accessible by private car or the Ngong Ping 360 cable car (HKD 215 round trip). Book well in advance as Lantau private guides fill quickly. Confirm all-aboard time and share it with your guide.