If you’re wondering whether a 2nd or 3rd trip to Hong Kong is actually worth spending the travel money you’ve been saving up, then you just might find this post helpful!
Because it isn’t your first time in Hong Kong, chances are you have already been to the country’s more tourist-y areas—Kowloon (Yau Ma Tei, Tsim Sha Tsui, and Mong Kok) and Hong Kong Islands (Central and Casueway Bay) among the others. But hey, there is more to Hong Kong than these!
On the not-so-far-away other side of Hong Kong are the outlying islands—Cheung Chau Island, Lamma Island, and Lantau Island. In my most recent trip to Hong Kong, I was able to explore the last a little bit deeper.
Lantau Island—sounds familiar? ‘Cause it probably is. Here was where you headed to when you went to visit Disneyland. But again, there is more to this island than just Mickey Mouse and friends!
Tai-O Fishing Village
On the Southwest Coast of Lantau Island is a quaint village called Tai-O—home to Tanka (fisher folks) and paradise to photographers. With a country where homes are predominantly situated inside tall buildings alongside busy streets, it is but a breath of fresh air to see traditional stilt houses tucked away in a small town like this.
Tai-O Fishing Village Attractions
Boat Excursion
There are many activities which you can do to make your Tai-O visit worthwhile—visit the temples, wander the narrow alleys, or browse the local market. But the highlight of the tour is the boat excursion.
Fee: HK$30
Duration: 20mins.
Sites:
- Tai Chung Bridge
- Stilt Houses
- Sun Kei Bridge
- Tai-O Heritage Hotel
- Mangrove
- General Rock
- Chinese White Dolphins
Tai-O Street Food
Another main attraction in Tai-O is its street food scene. One of the most common sights that you’ll likely come across with is a bunch of dried seafood goods hanging around a street shop.
Another unique delicacy are these gigantic fish balls, dipped in either local (HK$12) or curry sauce (HK$14).
Tai-O Fishing Village Directions
By MTR-bus:
1) Take the MTR to Tung Chung Station: Check your fare here
2) Walk to Tung Chung Town Center
3) Take Lantau Bus No. 11 and alight at the last stop
Duration: Approx. 50mins.
Fare: HK$11.8/Mon-Sat; HK$19.2/Sun & Public Holidays
NOTE: Buses don’t provide change. If you don’t have an octopus card, make sure to prepare the exact amount of fare.
By MTR-ferry-bus:
1) Take the MTR to Central Station: Check your fare here
2) Take the ferry from Central Pier No. 6 to Mui Wo
Fare: HK$14.5/Mon-Sat; HK$17.7/Sun & Public Holidays
3) Take Lantau Bus No. 11 and alight at the last stop
Duration: Approx. 45mins.
Fare: HK$10.7/Mon-Sat; HK$21.4/Sun & Public Holidays
NOTE: Buses don’t provide change. If you don’t have an octopus card, make sure to prepare the exact amount of fare.
I hope this article convinced you to go back again to Hong Kong! The next time you come across an ultra cheap airfare, make sure you take ahold of that seat sale, will you?
Wow!