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Sight Tai O, Lantau Island

Tai O Fishing Village

A sight in Tai O, Lantau Island, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Tai O Fishing Village in Tai O, Lantau Island
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Why go

Stilt houses over tidal creeks, dried seafood stalls and short boat trips.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Lantau Island, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 sights and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Nei Lak Shan Country Trail, 3.7 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Tai O
Price
$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Lantau Island, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Nei Lak Shan Country Trail

    Easy loop trail on the slopes above Ngong Ping with views over the Big Buddha, the airport and the South China Sea.

    Outdoors · 3.7 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)

    Bronze Buddha 34 meters tall, reached by 268 steps.

    Sight · 4.0 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Po Lin Vegetarian Kitchen

    Monastery dining hall serving set Buddhist vegetarian meals.

    Food · 4.3 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Po Lin Monastery

    Active monastery with colorful halls opposite the Big Buddha.

    Sight · 4.3 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Lantau Peak (Fung Wong Shan)

    Hong Kong's second-highest peak, a steep climb with sweeping sea views.

    Outdoors · 5.6 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Ngong Ping 360

    Cable car from Tung Chung over the bay and hills to Ngong Ping plateau.

    Activity · 8.6 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Tai O Fishing Village is a stop on our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Lantau Island

Tai O Fishing Village is our only sight pick in Lantau Island; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Lantau Island guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Lantau Island run from 18°C in January to 29°C in August; June is usually the wettest month. For Tai O Fishing Village itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Lantau Island from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Lantau Island weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Tai O, New Territories, Hong Kong
Coordinates
22.25232, 113.86612
Destination
Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Tai O Fishing Village: quick answers

How much time do you need at Tai O Fishing Village?

Plan on about 2 hours at Tai O Fishing Village. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Tai O Fishing Village?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Boat rides sometimes spot pink dolphins offshore.

Where is Tai O Fishing Village?

Tai O Fishing Village is at Tai O, New Territories, Hong Kong. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Tai O Fishing Village?

Tai O Fishing Village appears on Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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