Explore Lantau Island’s hidden gems: discover local temples, meet fishermen in stilt houses, and witness the evolution of the Tian Tan Buddha.
Explore Lantau Island’s hidden gems: discover local temples, meet fishermen in stilt houses, and witness the evolution of the Tian Tan Buddha.
- Ngong Ping 360 - Ride the NP360 Cable Car to the Big Buddha. Spanning 5.7 km, this cable car offers breathtaking views of Lantau Island, the South China Sea, Hong Kong International Airport, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, and the Tian Tan Buddha.
- Ngong Ping Nature Centre - The development of Lantau Island followed the new airport’s…
- Ngong Ping 360 - Ride the NP360 Cable Car to the Big Buddha. Spanning 5.7 km, this cable car offers breathtaking views of Lantau Island, the South China Sea, Hong Kong International Airport, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, and the Tian Tan Buddha.
- Ngong Ping Nature Centre - The development of Lantau Island followed the new airport’s establishment in 1998. With the cable car’s completion in 2006, Lantau transformed from an “Outlying Island” into a tourist destination featuring the Big Buddha.
- Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha) - Discover how Po Lin Monastery commercialized Buddhism and improved its fortunes from a once impoverished temple.
- Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha) - Explore the Big Buddha and learn about the engineering feats required to construct the world’s largest outdoor seated bronze Buddha. Special mention of Anita Mui and the columbarium business in Hong Kong.
- Po Lin (Precious Lotus) Monastery - Tour Po Lin Monastery: Discuss Buddhism as a religion and how the monastery’s architecture reflects its touristic appeal, diverging from its religious purpose.
- Kwun Yum Temple - Visit a lesser-known temple, contrasting a popular tourist temple with a tranquil temple nestled in the mountains of Lantau Island.
- Tai O - Visit a local fisherman family living in a stilt house. Learn why they reside there, how the house was constructed, and their daily lives. Meet the fisherman family, subject to their availability.
- Tai O - Take a boat from the stilt house to the Tai O Heritage Police Office Station, enjoying views of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge along the way.
- Tai O - Visit the Tai O Heritage Police Office and the western border of Hong Kong. Walk past a shrimp paste factory to learn about this fading heritage amidst environmental conservation efforts.
- Tai O - The tour concludes at Tai O city center. Enjoy free time to explore the fishing village based on the tour guide’s suggestions.

- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Meals
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Meals
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
Participate in a Lantau Tour to discover the transformation of the Tian Tan Buddha from a spiritual icon to a popular tourist destination. Explore a hidden local temple that remains untouched by large crowds. Enter a genuine stilt house and interact with local fishermen. Conclude the tour by experiencing Lantau’s striking contrasts, ranging from traditional villages to contemporary developments.
Participate in a Lantau Tour to discover the transformation of the Tian Tan Buddha from a spiritual icon to a popular tourist destination. Explore a hidden local temple that remains untouched by large crowds. Enter a genuine stilt house and interact with local fishermen. Conclude the tour by experiencing Lantau’s striking contrasts, ranging from traditional villages to contemporary developments.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.