Lantau Island Walking Tour
Explore the ancient fishing village by public bus Delve into Buddhism at Po Lin Monastery with its giant Bronze Buddha and feast your eyes on the ancient paintings and calligraphies Enjoy vegetarian lunch, Lantau Island’s’ enchanting beaches, quaint fishing villages, ancient monasteries and lush mountains offer a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the main islands.
Trade in Hong Kong Island’s frenetic activity for the quieter calms of the mountainous Lantau Island, Hong Kong’s largest island. This is home to enchanting beaches, quaint fishing villages and ancient monasteries and temples, nestled against a lush mountain backdrop. The island is dominated by Lantau Peak, on the top of which stands the Po Lin Monastery and the Big Buddha. The coastline is still home to traditional fishing villages with wooden houses built on stilts in the water, some of which have been converted into restaurants serving fresh seafood caught that very day. This exciting full-day tour introduces you to another side of Hong Kong away from the bright lights of the business metropolis. In the morning, accompanied by the guide, set off to the MTR and take the subway to Tung Chung Station. The day’s exploration starts on a high with a ride on the Ngong Ping 360 cable car up to the Po Lin Monastery and the Big Buddha. The elevated journey reveals a sprawling land and seascape with views of the ocean, airport and undulating hills. On reaching the peak, disembark and discover Hong Kong’s spiritual side. There is time to explore Po Lin Monastery featuring leafy courtyards and captivating architecture containing statues, scriptures, and other holy items. Admire the striking Tian Tan Buddha statue that looks out over Hong Kong Island. Informally known as Big Buddha, the majestic, bronze statue stands at 34 metres high and attracts visitors from across the globe. You can walk around the entire statue and soak up the panoramic views of the surrounding islands and the sea. After a tasty vegetarian lunch at the monastery, jump onto a bus and journey to Tai O Village, an ancient fishing village set on the coastline. This small community of stilted houses built above the water oozes history and heritage and gives an insight into life in a traditional rural village. After exploring the small alleyways and paths of the village, hop onto another bus to the bustling coastal town of Mui Wo. From here, you will board a public ferry for the cruise back to the hotel.
- Explore the local markets, shops, and eateries, discovering the daily life of Lantau's residents.
- Journey to Ngong Ping Village, a quaint cultural village nestled amidst the lush mountains of Lantau.
- Visit the serene Po Lin Monastery, a Buddhist monastery renowned for its beautiful architecture, peaceful ambiance, and intricate decorations.
- Restriction: Upon pickup, please present your confirmation/voucher or photo ID in exchange for your activity
- Restriction; Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minute prior to your scheduled pick up time
Private transfer by vehicle or by taxi Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours, unless otherwise stated Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement Single supplement charges for single travellers, where applicable Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point Supplements for transfers for customers arriving or departing from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations Hotel expenses of a personal nature, should an overnight be included: this includes mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
