Lantau: Cable Car, Big Buddha and Fishing Village in Hong Kong

Overview

Explore Lantau Island on a 6-hour excursion to discover how the Tian Tan Buddha evolved from a spiritual symbol into a major tourist attraction. The experience begins with a cable car ride, including priority access to avoid the queues. The itinerary includes a visit to a little-known local temple, spared from mass tourism, reached via a special taxi. You will also discover the daily life of residents during an exclusive visit to a traditional stilt house in a fishing village. Two options are available depending on your cable car preference: a Crystal cabin for panoramic views through the transparent floor, or a standard cabin. An English-speaking guide accompanies you to explain the history and commercialisation of Buddhism in the region.

Itinerary

1. Ngong Ping 360

   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.

   · 30 min· Admission included

2. Ngong Ping Nature Centre

   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.

   · 30 min

3. Grand Bouddha

   Once an impoverished temple, how Po Lin Monastery commercialize Buddhism and turned its fortune?

   · 30 min

4. Grand Bouddha

   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.

   · 30 min

5. Po Lin (Precious Lotus) Monastery

   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

   · 30 min

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

   · 30 min

7. Tai O

   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.

   · 30 min

8. Tai O

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

   · 30 min

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Public transport available nearby.
• Moderate physical condition required.
• The activity is limited to a maximum of 15 travellers.
• Confirmation is immediate upon booking.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation for a full refund at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure date.

• The activity may be cancelled in case of bad weather.

Who is it for?

• Travellers who understand English (English-speaking guide).
• People with a moderate physical condition.
• Small groups (maximum 15 participants).

What makes it different

• Priority access to the NP360 Cable Car.
• Exclusive visit to a stilt house and a secret temple via a special taxi.

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Product code: 42990P11

Activity offered by Hong Kong Free Tours via Viator.