Top 4 must see places on you Lantau Island Tour

Lantau Island is one of the places that tourists must include in their Hong Kong to-do list. It is a great place to see the greener side of Hong Kong and away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Lantau is a place to relax, unwind and enjoy slow pace atmosphere.

There are several places that you can visit on the Island during your Hong Kong trip. Here are our top 4 places that you will visit on your Hello! Hong Kong Tour.

Ngong Ping Cable Car | Tian Tan Buddha | Po Lin Monastery | Tai-O Fishing Village

Ngong Ping Cable car

Experience one of the world's most amazing cable car experiences on your Lantau tour. Ngong Ping cable car is the fastest way to go up the Ngong Village and see the famous Big Buddha, It will give you a 25-minute birds-eye-view of the greenest part of Hong Kong. For visitors who are looking for a little thrill on their journey, the cable car crystal cabin is worth trying. This cabin has a glass floor where it allows you to see the beauty of the Lantau country park greenery, the South China Sea, and Hong Kong International Airport from above! An experience you need to add to your Hong Kong trip and it’s worth it.

Tian Tan Buddha (Big Budda)

When you hear the word Lantau, everybody thinks of the famous bronze Buddha also known as Tian Tan Buddha. It is one of the most iconic attractions of Lantau that symbolizes the union of man and nature because of the beautiful greenery surrounding it and the Buddhist temple, Po Lin Monastery.

To see it up close, visitors have to climb 268 steps to reach the Buddha. You don't really have to go up the steps if you don't want to but it will be WORTH IT as the view up there is just incredible and beautiful.

Po Lin Monastery

The next stop on your Lantau tour is the Po Lin Monastery. It is an active Buddhist community showcasing its captivating architecture containing statues, scriptures, and other holy items. Whenever you’re in Hong Kong, make sure you pay a visit to this temple. The peacefulness and beauty of this place are to die for making it one of Hong Kong's most popular Buddhist temples.

Tai-O Fishing Village

The last stop is the Tai-O fishing village famous for its stilt houses. It is the only remaining and oldest fishing village that has over 100-year sedentary fishing communities. You will also visit one of the two remaining shrimp sauce production outlets, where Tai O is famous of. Just brace yourself for the strong smell from the factory.

Your Lantau trip won’t be complete without taking a boat ride to Tai-O where you will be able to see an excellent view of the 42km bridge that links Hong Kong and Macau. If you are feeling lucky, who knows, the pink dolphin might just show out of the ocean to say hello!

Visiting Lantau Island on your Hello Hong Kong trip is a popular day trip that you'll really enjoy. It offers exceptional views, from the platform of Big Buddha, inside the cable car, on the hiking trails, and a relaxing boat ride at the Tai-O fishing village.

It is a destination that every visitor and even local Hong Konger shouldn’t miss to visit.