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Lantau Tour: Discover Tian Tan Buddha's Evolution
4.9
89 Ratings
Tung Chung Station
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.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 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) - Once a struggling temple, discover how Po Lin Monastery commercialized Buddhism and changed its fate.
- 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 recognition to Anita Mui and the columbarium industry in Hong Kong.
- Po Lin (Precious Lotus) Monastery - Tour Po Lin Monastery: Discuss Buddhism as a religion and how the architecture of Po Lin Monastery 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 residing in a stilt house - Learn why they live there, how the house was constructed, and their daily routines. Meet the fisherman family, subject to their availability.
- 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.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Meals
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Meals
Additional Information
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.
Location
Tung Chung Station
Tung Chung MTR Station Exit B
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(89 Ratings)
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Louise_s
May 16, 2026
The best! - Loved this tour.
Would recommend to everyone!! Super easy, met our guide at the train station, the monastery after big Buddha was great and loved the fishing village !
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Joaqu_na118
May 6, 2026
Amazing tour with Lok Lok - Amazing experience with Lok Lok! She took great care of us, gave us an amazing tour and took us on an adventure beyond the usual tourist attractions, deep diving into the real Honk Kong culture across Lantau Island. 10/10
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Kimberly_w
May 1, 2026
Highlight of Hong Kong - This experience was the highlight of our trip to Hong Kong! It was amazing, Michael our guide was great as well! Do the full 6 hours, or you will be missing the best part which is the second half! I know 6 hours is a long day, but this tour makes it completely worth it!
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C1361czdavidm
Apr 28, 2026
Don't miss the Big Buddha - A delightful experience exactly as advertised and worth every penny. Isaac was the perfect guide: friendly, punctual, knowledgeable, helpful, and fun!
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U2891mvrossb
Apr 25, 2026
Wing man - Wing man was very good. She was very patient with us and we could understand her very well.
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Mallikad2026
Apr 17, 2026
Great Day Trip! - Lok Lok was an amazing tour guide! She is very friendly and ensured everyone had a great time and the pace of the tour was perfect. It was definitely worth getting a tour for this experience as I don’t think I could have packed so much into the day by myself!
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L828qvalang
Apr 16, 2026
A Visit Beyond Cable Car, Big Buddha & Fishing village - We went on the Visit Beyond Cable Car, Big Buddha & Fishing village with Deryk yesterday and had a wonderful day. Deryk was very knowledgable and ran the tour very efficiently. He emphasised wanting to show us the real side of Hong Kong not just the tourist developed parts. A great guide and a fabulous day.
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Caroline_y
Apr 10, 2026
Cable Car/Big Buddha/Tai O tour - Great Value & we had an amazing day! The only feedback I would suggest to the operator is to be mindful re: length of the tour. On Viator it indicated 5 hours but our tour went WAY over 6 hours (not including the 40 min bus ride back to Tung Chung) I personally was okay with this but my partner was not and felt the operator should’ve been transparent about the completion time. Anyway other than this issue, I’d highly recommend this tour if you’re in HK & looking to spend a lovely day away from the hustle & bustle of city life! ! Big thanks to Wind our extremely knowledgeable and upbeat tour guide as well. Keep up the great work !
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Sangeeth_p
Apr 18, 2026
Wonderful experience - Very Well organised trip. Our guide Wind was ever helpful, courteous & knowledgeable. Gave a good insight into the life inside TaiO village. The cable car ride was amazing.
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Kamutee
Apr 9, 2026
Memorable Side Trip in HK - We visited HK Disney Land and looked for a good side trip while in HK. This tour proved it’s worth adding to your itineraries! Make sure you do!
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