DISCOVER THE SECRET BEYOND MASS TOURISM

LANTAU ISLAND - TOUR BEYOND BIG BUDDHA

Explore Lantau's wonders: sacred Big Buddha, hidden temples, traditional stilt houses & contrasts of dying village and mass-tourism

ABOUT THIS TOUR

Remark

This tour activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Free cancellation

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Duration 5 hours

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Live tour guide

English, Cantonese, Mandarin

5 hours
Tung Chung MTR Station Exit B

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Participant 1 x HK$ 900.00

HK$ 900.00

Total price

HK$ 900.00

All taxes and fees included

EXPERIENCE

Highlights

🚡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 .
🙏Tian Tan Big Buddha - understand the engineering challenges in order to build the world's largest outdoor seated bronze Buddha.
🕌Po Lin Monastery - Once an impoverished temple, how Po Lin Monastery commercialize Buddhism and turned its fortune? How the architecture of Po Lin Monastery reflects its touristic style - away from its religious intend.
🌿 Secret Temple in Lantau - Tour at an almost unknown temple, contrasting a mass tourism temple versus a serene temple hidden in the mountainous Lantau Island.
🏠Stilt House Visit - Visit a local fisherman family, understand why they are here, how the house was built, and their daily lives. Meet the fisherman family depends on their availability.
⛵Tai O Tour - 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.

Full description

I. Efficient & Transparent 5-Hour Lantau Adventure
Skip the long bus rides and wasted transit time - our optimized tour delivers Lantau's highlights efficiently. Unlike other tours requiring 1+ hour bus rides and 30-minute MTR trips, we include all essentials: cable car, boat tour, and attractions with no hidden fees. Just sign up and enjoy!

II. Beyond the Beaten Path
Marvel at the Big Buddha, then escape the crowds at tranquil Kwun Yum Temple. Meet Tai O's stilt house fishermen (subject to availability) and witness their disappearing lifestyle firsthand. Our walking tour reveals authentic heritage like traditional shrimp paste production.

III. Stories of Lantau's Past & Present
Your expert guide shares captivating tales of Lantau's transformation - from sleepy island to tourist hotspot after the 1998 airport and 2006 cable car. Discover the Big Buddha's engineering feats, Po Lin Monastery's evolution, and how tourism reshaped local culture.

Include & Exclude

Private transportation Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car (Standard)

Air-conditioned vehicle Transportation to Kwun Yum Temple and Tai O Fishing Village

Lunch box is provided at Kwun Yum temple (depends on availabilities)

Public transportation from Tai O to Tung CHung

Personal Expenses

Meeting Point

Tour Guide will hold a yellow fan outside of Tung Chung MTR Station Exit B, Ground Level.

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