A Visit Beyond Cable Car, Big Buddha & Fishing Village Discount Tickets

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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Tung Chung MTR Station Exit B

End Point

End point

At which point you may take a ferry (or bus) to return to Tung Chung

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. 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.
Duration: 30 mins
2. 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.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Once an impoverished temple, how Po Lin Monastery commercialize Buddhism and turned its fortune?
Duration: 30 mins
4. 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.
Duration: 30 mins
5. 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
Duration: 30 mins
6. Tour at an almost unknown temple, contrasting a touristic temple versus a serene temple hidden in the mountainous Lantau Island.
Duration: 30 mins
7. 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.
Duration: 30 mins
8. Tour finishes at Tai O city center - Free time to roam around the fishing village according to the tour guide's recommendation.
Duration: 30 mins

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Exclusion

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Supplied by Hong Kong Free Tours

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