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

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Hong Kong Free Tours

Ages: Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–80 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Ngong Ping 360

30 min Admission 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.
Ngong Ping Nature Centre

30 min

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.
Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)

30 min

Once an impoverished temple, how Po Lin Monastery commercialize Buddhism and turned its fortune?
Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)

30 min

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.
Po Lin Monastery

30 min

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
Stop 6

30 min

Tour at an almost unknown temple, contrasting a touristic temple versus a serene temple hidden in the mountainous Lantau Island.
Tai O

30 min

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.
Tai O

30 min

Tour finishes at Tai O city center - Free time to roam around the fishing village according to the tour guide's recommendation.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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

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)