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Explore Lantau's beyond Tian Tan Buddha and fishing village. Visit unknown temple, go into stilt house, meet fisherman, and experience traditional villages vs. modern developments.

Highlights

• Standard Cable Car tickets included (HKD 200 - 300 retail price)
• Learn the hidden side of Tian Tan Buddha unknown to tourists
• Visit a fisherman family at Tai O Stilt House
• Step in to a hidden sanctuary untouched by mass tourism

Description

Join a Lantau Tour to learn how the Tian Tan Buddha evolved from spiritual symbol to major tourist attraction. Visit an unknown Local temple untouched by mass tourism. Step inside an authentic stilt house and meet resident fishermen. Wrap up with Lantau's dramatic contrasts - from traditional villages to modern developments. Highlights: Take NP360 Cable car to Big Buddha - Stretching 5.7 km, this cable car provides panoramic views of Lantau Island, the South China Sea, Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong ZhuHai Macao Bridge and the Tian Tan Buddha. Ngong Ping Village - The development of Lantau Island is a consequence of the new airport development in 1998. After the completion of cable car in 2006, Lantau transported from an 'Outlying Island' to a tourist attraction with a Big Buddha. Po Lin Monastery History - Once an impoverished temple, how Po Lin Monastery commercialize Buddhism in Hong Kong and turned around its fortune? Tian Tan Buddha - Entered the Big Buddha, understand the engineering challenges in order to build the world's largest outdoor seated bronze Buddha. A special mention to Anita Mui and the columbarium business in Hong Kong. Po Lin Monastery - Speak about Buddhism as a religion and how the architecture of Po Lin Monastery reflects its touristic style - away from the religious intend Kwun Yum Temple - Tour at an almost unknown temple, contrasting a touristic temple versus a serene sanctuary hidden in the mountainous Lantau Island. Stilt House Visit - Visit a local fisherman family at a stilt house. Understand why they are here, how the house was built, and their daily lives. Meet the fisherman family depends on their availability. Scenic Boat Ride - Glide through Tai O’s waterways to the Tai O Heritage Police Office Station, overlooking the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge on the boat. Tai O Exploration - Visit Tai O Heritage Policy Office and the western border of Hong Kong, walk pass a shrimp paste factory to learn about the dying heritage in the backdrop of environment protection. Tour finishes at Tai O city center - Free time to roam around the fishing village according to the tour guide's recommendation.

Includes

Included for Big Buddha, Hidden Temple, Stilt House Visit - One-Way Standard Cable Car, Stilt House visit at Tai O, Tai O Boat Tour, Private transport to Kwun Yum Temple and Tai O Included for Big Buddha & Po Lin Monastery Only - Return Standard Cable Car

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund