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Lantau Tour: Discover Tian Tan Buddha's Evolution
4.9
29 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:
5 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) - 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.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Meals
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Meals
What's Not Included
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
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
(29 Ratings)
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Regina_d
Dec 8, 2025
Amazing Tour and guide - This was a wonderful experience that encompassed so much of Hong Kong in one tour. Our guide Simeone was so wonderful and passing out Hong Kong history, she really loves what she does and it made our experience even more special. You must do this tour if you are visiting Hong Kong, it will not disappoint. The food for lunch was great and you need to be prepared for the stairs to Buddha and also the monastery because there are a lot but very do able.
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Matthew_p
Dec 6, 2025
Plan to be patient... - Plan to be patient because it gets crowded. Allow time and be prepared for the steps. Go early and have fun
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846staciel
Nov 21, 2025
Excellent - Wind was excellent and very patient, we had a very diverse group, both in age and language. She was personable and answered all of our questions. I would recommend her to anyone doing a tour in Hong Kong.
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Alebi5082fe
Nov 20, 2025
10/10, highly recommended!!! - Our experience with Stephen was FANTASTIC. Could not have been better. The tour was very interesting and we saw amazing places, notably the Big Buddah and the beautiful Tai O Village. Stephen was very knowleable and kind and we are grateful for this wonderful time together. Really 10/10, not to be missed!!!
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Kafo93
Nov 20, 2025
Great guide, inexpensive, on time - Highly recommend this tour. Don’t pay for the cable car ticket when for around the same price you could skip the line, see the big Buddha, and get a good guide. All fees were included and he was exactly on time for the 2 hour portion (the shorter option) - great because we needed to catch a flight after.
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The_hergenburger
Nov 15, 2025
Wind was great guide! - Wind was a fantastic tour guide! She studied Buddhism in university and gave amazing history and cultural insight throughout the tour! She even took us to a much smaller secluded temple in the mountains where we could get a more authentic and less touristy experience. That was my favorite part of my whole trip to Hong Kong! - (This review was written by a professional tour guide in U.S. can confirm this guide and company really know what they are doing)
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Divya_b
Nov 8, 2025
Great job - Well worth it and a must see when visiting Hong Kong. Informative and even the simple vegetarian meal at the temple was excellent.
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Divyab623
Nov 7, 2025
Great tour - Isaac was brilliant, knowledgeable and obviously takes pride on his job, interests and what he does. He is an asset to tourism!
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Maryannf310
Nov 6, 2025
Awesome Lantau Tour - ****** (6) stars! Stephen and the entire company were extraordinary. The communication was consistent and frequent. Once I informed them of my broken they stepped right up and ensure I had alternative return travel. My fellow tourists were SOOOOOO kind, helpful and understanding. I strongly recomment spending 5+ hours on this journey.... MAF
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Olivier_d
Nov 22, 2025
Misleading tour title - The title of this trip is misleading. I thought that I booked a visit of the Big Buddha and Tai O but upon arrival I was told that Tai O was not included although it was confirmed on the Viator email and via WhatsApp from Hong Kong Free Tours. The Buddha visit and Po Lin monastery tour were nice as our guide, Isaac, but we had to arrange a Tai O visit ourselves the next day. Frustrating and unnecessary loss of time!
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