Cable Car, Big Buddha, Monastery, Fishing Village and Beyond

4.9 (194 reviews) Hong Kong SAR, China
Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Join a Lantau Tour to learn how the Tian Tan Buddha evolved from spiritual symbol to major tourist attraction. Visit an unknown Local temple untouched by mass tourism. Step inside an authentic stilt house and meet resident fishermen. Wrap up with Lantau's dramatic contrasts - from traditional villages to modern developments.

Options

Big Buddha, Crystal Cable Car

Stilt House Visit
Duration: 6 hours
Cable Car (Crystal)

Big Buddha, Standard Cable Car

Stilt House Visit
Duration: 6 hours
Cable Car (Standard)

What's included

  • An English-speaking tour guide narrates the history and commercialization of Buddhism
  • Exclusive visit to a fishermen's stilt house to experience village life
  • Special Lantau Taxi takes you to a second secret temple without other tourists
  • NP360 Cable Car - Priority boarding to skip the Cable Car line included
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Ngong Ping 360
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Take NP360 Cable car to Big Buddha - Stretching 5.7 km, this cable car provides panoramic views of Lantau Island, the South China Sea, Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong ZhuHai Macao Bridge and the Tian Tan Buddha.
  2. Ngong Ping Nature Centre
    30m
    The development of Lantau Island is a consequence of the new airport development in 1998. After the completion of cable car in 2006, Lantau transported from an "Outlying Island" to a tourist attraction with a Big Buddha.
  3. Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)
    30m
    Once an impoverished temple, how Po Lin Monastery commercialize Buddhism and turned its fortune?
  4. Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)
    30m
    Entered the Big Buddha, understand the engineering challenges in order to build the world's largest outdoor seated bronze Buddha. A special mention to Anita Mui and the columbarium business in Hong Kong.
  5. Po Lin Monastery
    30m
    Tour at Po Lin Monastery: Speak about Buddhism as a religion and how the architecture of Po Lin Monastery reflects its touristic style - away from the religious intend
  6. 30m
    Tour at an almost unknown temple, contrasting a touristic temple versus a serene temple hidden in the mountainous Lantau Island.
  7. Tai O
    30m
    Visit a local fisherman family who still lives in stilt house - Understand why they are here, how the house was built, and their daily lives. Meet the fisherman family depends on their availability.
  8. Tai O
    30m
    Tour finishes at Tai O city center - Free time to roam around the fishing village according to the tour guide's recommendation.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Tung Chung MTR Station Exit B

End point

At which point you may take a ferry (or bus) to return to Tung Chung

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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