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Tai O

Introducing Tai O (from Hong Kong Tourism Board & Wikipedia)
Tai O is a fishing town, partly located on an island of the same name, on the western side of Lantau Island in Hong Kong. The village names means large inlet, referring to outlet for the waterways (Tai O Creek and Tai O River) merges as it moves through Tai O. Tai O used to be a fishing port, a salt-producing place for Hong Kong over a hundred years. Now Tai O is a tranquil fish village and enjoys the reputation of the “Venice of Hong Kong”.

Tai O Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Da Ao 大澳
• Best Time to Visit: September to February
• Recommended Visiting Hours: 1-3 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Architecture, Seafood, Temples
• Opening Hours: All day
• Entrance Fee: Free
• Address: Western side of Lantau Island, Outlying Islands, Hong Kong

What to expect at Tai O

Tai O is the earliest fish village on this islet. With 2,000 residents and mostly Tanka people, Tai O village is home to the Tanka people, a community of fisher folk who’ve built their houses on stilts above the tidal flats of Lantau Island for generations. These unusual structures are interconnected, forming a tightly-knit community that literally lives on the water. Divided by into two parts by Sanyong village, the vertical and horizontal waterways and the houses on stilts above the water is a unique spot in Tai O. Their enchanting world is a photographer's paradise. A new manually operated drawbridge spans the narrow creek that divides the town, replacing an old-fashioned rope-drawn “ferry” that operated for over 85 years.

Salted fish and shrimp roe are the most famous aquatic products in Tai O. The traditional salted fish and shrimp paste are sold at storefronts in Tai O. For a small fee, some residents will take tourists out on their boats along the river and for short jaunts into the sea. Many tourists come to Tai O specifically to take these trips to see Chinese white dolphins, also known as "Pink Dolphins". It is also a good place to see the sunset.

 

 

 

Tai O Rural Committee Historic and Cultural Showroom, located within the centuries-old fishing village of Tai O, exhibits relics of the local community's past, including fishing tools and dismantled old structures. All the items in its collection were donated by local residents.

Nearby Tai O, Dayushan Island, covering an area of 146 square meters, is a good place for visitors to have fun. It has not been totally exploited for its inconvenient transportation which makes it a nice place for citizens to take a vacation. Other famous attractions like Tian Tan Big Buddha which was built for 12 years and Bao Lian Temple, a famous Zen temple among other four temples in Hong Kong.

How to get to Tai O
• Take MTR Tung Chung Line and get off at Tung Chung Station. Then take bus (New Lantau Bus) no. 11 to Tai O.
• Take bus (New Lantau Bus) no. 21 from Ngong Ping (Po Lin Monastery) to Tai O Village.
• Take bus (New Lantau Bus) no. 1 from Mui Wo to Tai O.
• There are ferry piers on Tai O, close to Tai O Bus Terminus. It operates daily as the following routes connecting Tai O: Tuen Mun Ferry Pier, Tung Chung New Development Ferry Pier and Sha Lo Wan. It takes about 50mins by fast ferries and 90mins by the slow ones for one trip. Slow ferries are only available on weekend and holiday mornings.
• Rent a car/bus from GGC to enjoy a hassle free private transfer from hotels in Hong Kong to Tai O.

Additional travel advice on Tai O
• There are mountain roads all the way from Hong Kong Island to Tai O. Please prepare some medicine for travel sickness prevention if necessary.
• It is not recommended to visit Tai O on weekends or public holidays as there would be many tourists.

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