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Lantau Tour: Discover Tian Tan Buddha's Evolution
5.0
12 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
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(12 Ratings)
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Swetha_s
Sep 13, 2025
Amazing value for money - I would highly recommend this trip to anyone considering going to Lantau Island. Michael was an amazing guide and person. He takes the extra time to give an authentic and holistic experience to the guests on the tour, always adding in little details and extra information where he could. I would also checking out more tours in Hong Kong of his company.
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Kyle_t
Sep 10, 2025
The tour guide, Michael,... - The tour guide, Michael, was incredible! He is well versed in Hong Kong history, culture and landmarks. He's one of those guides who won't make up an answer if he doesn't know it, he'll research it to ensure you get the right answer. That's a sign you can trust him!
The day was action packed with extras that weren't promised in the itinerary (book it and find out what they were)! You go to non-tourist areas to get an authentic local experience. Additionally, the communication leading up to the day was very clear.
Don't miss out on this one.
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Yevgeniy_r
Sep 3, 2025
Quality Lantau and Tai-o village tour - Great tour and experience with the tour guide Stephen. Very punctual pickup and order of events. We got to Lantau island with a fast pass on the cable car, so no waiting in line. The walk through the steps and the Buddha temple was good where things were well explained. We got to see the Kwun Yum temple which was very unique in its design, and amazing views of the mountains. The local vegan lunch was filling and quite delicious. Taio village was unique and we got to walk through and actual on the water house and the village, where you can get local produce, various souvenirs and refreshments. Though this was the last stop, Stephen made sure that all the participants of the tour had necessary travel arrangements prepared and ready. Would tour again
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Nishaan_p
Aug 31, 2025
Well worth seeing local treasures - I would 100% recommend this tour to other given that you get a good mix of the heavy tourist spots in addition to a few local traditions that you wouldn't otherwise be able to get exploring on your own. As an example you have tea at a local fishing villagers house and a local meal of the monks! Michael is a very knowledgeable guide that also gives you a good historical background in addition to answering questions about anything else you are curious about. It is definitely worth the time!
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152nishaanp
Aug 31, 2025
Well worth seeing a local treasures - I would 100% recommend this tour to other given that you get a good mix of the heavy tourist spots in addition to a few local traditions that you wouldn't otherwise be able to get exploring on your own. As an example you have tea at a local fishing villagers house and a local meal of the monks! Michael is a very knowledgeable guide that also gives you a good historical background in addition to answering questions about anything else you are curious about. It is definitely worth the time!
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Louissa6200kx
Aug 19, 2025
Big buddha and cable car - Amazing tour given by Issac. Very knowledgeable on history and great insights into culture. Overall great experience and highly recommend.
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Gribernal
Aug 13, 2025
A Truly Authentic Hong Kong Experience – Highly Recommended -
This tour was a refreshing escape from the usual tourist spots. We explored a tranquil Buddhist temple with no crowds, enjoyed a flavorful vegan meal inspired by monastic traditions, visited a traditional fishing village, stepped inside a real stilt house, and even saw a rare pink dolphin.
The journey itself was part of the fun—we traveled by cable car, taxi, boat, and bus, making every leg of the trip exciting. I went with my 15-year-old, and she was just as engaged and fascinated throughout.
Stephen, our guide, was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and full of great local tips. He even introduced us to some delicious street food we wouldn’t have found on our own.
If you’re looking for a genuine, immersive experience in Hong Kong, this tour is a must-do.
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Luciab926
Aug 9, 2025
Great trip in Lantau - Great tour (both the short and long version). Our guide, Isaac, was amazing: patient, knowledgeable and fun. Definitely recommend
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F1371jvfedericac
Aug 7, 2025
Unexpected hong kong - We chose this tour because it offered something different. Visiting an hidden temple and eating like tne monks was the true gem of this tour. Then of course the Big Buddha is amazing and the trip on the cable is fashinating but Michael created this tour to allow a visitor to get a different taste of HK. Well done! We will contact him for future visists
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Monika
Aug 7, 2025
Go to see it before it’s gone - Amazing experience. To see the authentic temple as well as usual life of small fisherman village. Completely different from the highlights of Hongkong
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