Lantau Island Exploration

After breakfast, take the MTR and transfer to the end of the Tung Chung Line. Exit through Exit B from Tung Chung station. Then walk around 3 minutes to the Cable Car counter. It takes around one hour to get there from downtown areas. The Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car is the fastest way to climb up to the Big Buddha. During the 25-minute cable car ride, you will have a golden opportunity to overlook the Lantau Island, the international airport, South China Sea and verdant flora on the island. The single trip ticket fee is HK$130 for a standard cabin and HK$180 for a crystal cabin. Give a try on the Crystal Cabin, which is built with transparent glass and you can enjoy even the deep blue sea and lush green mountainside underneath your feet. Be prepared to wait in line for about 20-30 minutes during weekends or holidays.

Then turn to Tai O Fishing Village. You can take bus 21 from Ngong Ping Bus Terminal or take a taxi to reach the village directly. The bus trip takes about 20 minutes and costs HK$6.6 on weekdays and HK$14 on Sundays and public holidays. Taking taxi is the most convenient way and takes approximately 10 minutes at a cost of around HK$50. It is the earliest village that has been developed in Hong Kong. Contrast to other regions in the metropolis, Tai O retains the original stilt houses, bridges, and boats. In the village, the fishermen's stilt houses flank along both sides of the river, interconnected with each other. The inhabitants there, Tanka people, fostered by the resourceful sea, make their living by fishing. You can either take a boat cruising along the river inside the town, or stroll on the narrow alleys and passages. The seafood and sea products of Tai O are very famous; many Hong Kong people come regularly to buy some local products. What's more, you will find delicious snacks and interesting souvenirs.