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Cable Car, Big Buddha, Monastery, Fishing Village and Beyond
(92) Reviews
New Territories
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car (Standard Single Ticket)
Transportation to Kwun Yum Temple and Tai O Fishing Village (Only for five-hour tour option)
Public transportation
Tour finishes at Tai O fishing village - Participants are responsible for taking public transportation back to the city
Meeting Points
Departure
Tung Chung Station
Tung Chung MTR Station Exit B
Return
Tai O
At which point you may take a ferry (or bus) to return to Tung Chung
Itinerary
1
Ngong Ping 360
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.
30 minutes
2
Ngong Ping Nature Centre
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.
30 minutes
3
Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)
Once an impoverished temple, how Po Lin Monastery commercialize Buddhism and turned its fortune?
30 minutes
4
Tian Tan Buddha (Big 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.
30 minutes
5
Po Lin (Precious Lotus) Monastery
Tour at 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
30 minutes
6
Kwun Yum Temple
Tour at an almost unknown temple, contrasting a touristic temple versus a serene temple hidden in the mountainous Lantau Island.
30 minutes
7
Tai O
Visit a local fisherman family who still lives in stilt house - Understand why they are here, how the house was built, and their daily lives. Meet the fisherman family depends on their availability.
30 minutes
8
Tai O
Tour finishes at Tai O city center - Free time to roam around the fishing village according to the tour guide's recommendation.
30 minutes
Cable Car, Big Buddha, Monastery, Fishing Village and Beyond
(92) Reviews
New Territories
About
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
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car (Standard Single Ticket)
Transportation to Kwun Yum Temple and Tai O Fishing Village (Only for five-hour tour option)
Public transportation
Tour finishes at Tai O fishing village - Participants are responsible for taking public transportation back to the city
Meeting Points
Departure
Tung Chung Station
Tung Chung MTR Station Exit B
Return
Tai O
At which point you may take a ferry (or bus) to return to Tung Chung
