Interesting places in Lantau Island:

Tai O 大澳		鳳凰山 (香港)
Ngong Ping 昂坪		Po Lin Monastery 寶蓮寺
Tung Chung		Mui Wo
Summit of Lantau Peak 鳳凰山 山頂		Pui O 貝澳
Tian Tan Buddha 天壇大佛		Fu Tung Shopping Centre 富東村商場
Shek Pik Reservoir 石壁水塘		雙龍石澗
裕東苑		Hei Tung House
Welto Temple		彌勒山
Discovery Bay Golf Course		薄刀岃
Tung Chung Crescent		Cheung Sha Beach
水上棚屋		Silvermine Beach Hotel
獅壁石澗		Lantau Camp
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Lantau Island (based on the local old name of Lantau Peak � L�nt�u, Ragged Head; ���/��� pinyin: D�yu shan, Cantonese: Tai yue shan, Big Island Mountain), also Lantao, is the largest island in Hong Kong, located at the mouth of the Pearl River. Administratively, it is part of the Islands District, but a small part in the northeast of the island belongs to Tsuen Wan District. It has an area of 146.38 km�. Originally the site of sleepy fishing villages, the island has in recent years been transformed with the development of several major infrastructure projects, including Hong Kong's new international airport and Hong Kong Disneyland.

• Hong Kong Disneyland, Tel. 830-830 . China's first Disneyland opened in September 2005 and features all the Disney favorites. The park is accessible via the Sunny Bay station on the Tung Chung MTR line. It has four zones: Main Street USA, Adventureland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. On weekdays tickets are HK$295 for Adults and HK$210 for children. On weekends and holidays the tickets are HK$350 for adults and $250 for children. Children under 3 are free. Visit on weekdays to avoid the crowds.
• Ngong Ping 360 (currently shut down indefinitely). Hong Kong's newest tourist attraction combines a spectacular 5.7 km cable car journey that takes in an impressive cultural themed village and the Tian Tan Buddha.
• Tian Tan Buddha (天壇大佛), Ngong Ping. At over 250 tonnes and 34 meters in height, this is the largest, seated, outdoor bronze Buddha statue in the world. Open 10AM to 6PM, access to the Buddha itself is free, although entering the museum inside requires a meal ticket for the vegetarian restaurant; a snack costs $23 while full meals are $60 (normal) or $100 (deluxe). Less direct alternatives to the cable car are bus #2 from Mui Wo ferry pier or bus #23 from Tung Chung (both $16/25 on weekdays/Sundays).

• Po Lin Monastery (寶蓮禪寺), Ngong Ping (below the Tian Tan Buddha). The monastery was founded in 1906 by three monks from . The main temple building houses 3 bronze statues representing the Buddha of the past, present and future.
• Tai O. A traditional fishing village with houses built on stilts over the sea. There is a direct bus from Mui Wo ferry pier.

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Hong Kong (香港) - Lantau Island (大嶼山) – Tai O (大澳)
Made by Hansen's Hikes
Tai O is located at the western end of Hong Kong’s Lantau Island. Here Tanka people have been making a living from the sea for many centuries. Indeed, the Tanka and the “Haklo” are some of the earliest immigrant groups in Hong Kong migrating from Mainland China a thousand years ago during the Han dynasty. The older generation of Tankas never received any formal education and are usually illiterate. Most of them are fishermen, but salt production was another major industry and source of income to the village. The abundant source of salt also gave rise to another unique industry of Tai O; the production of salted marine products like salted fish, salted shrimps, salted squids, shrimp cakes and shrimp paste. These are still popular souvenirs for tourists and are well known worldwide. Apart from marine products, other food products like duck egg yolks and vegetables are also preserved with salt. Although the salt harvest in Tai O ended in the early 1970s, the production of salted preserved food continues to this day and is usually carried out by the older residents of the village. You will be amazed by the sheer number of stores selling both salted marine products and fresh seafood along Tai O’s crowded narrow lanes. In addition to the many traditional houses and crafts, Tai O has also uncovered a “new” tourist attraction: For just a few dollars you can join a 30-minute boat trip which takes you not only around Tai O but also out to sea in search of the endangered pink coloured Chinese White Dolphin. Hansen’s Hikes visits Tai O on a number of our hikes and outing. More pictures and information on hiking opportunities in Hong Kong on my personal website at www.hansens-hikes.com/Gallery.html.


Hong Kong (香港) - Lantau Island (大嶼山) - Mui Wo (梅窩) - Public Transport (公共交通) - Taxi (的士) - 2001 Toyota Crown Comfort
Made by Michael Hansen's Hikes
Playing one of the key roles in Hong Kong public transport, taxis provide a convenient personalized point-to-point transport service. At present there are 18,138 taxis in Hong Kong, of which 15,250 are Urban taxis, 2,838 are Rural taxis and 50 are Lantau taxis. The average daily taxi patronage is about 1 million. URBAN TAXIS (red) operate throughout Hong Kong including the airport and Hong Kong Disneyland, (except Tung Chung Road and roads in south Lantau). Urban Taxi fares are HK$20 for the first 2 kilometres and HK$1.50 for every 200 metres thereafter, until the meter hits HK$72.50. Every 200 metres thereafter is charged at HK$1.00 only. RURAL TAXIS (Green) are fundamentally confined to rural areas in the New Territories, the airport, Hong Kong Disneyland and are permitted to several certain locations in the urban area through specified routes. Rural Taxi fares fares are HK$16.50 for the first 2 kilometres and HK$1.30 for every 200 metres thereafter until the meter hits HK$55.50. Every subsequent 200 metres is charged at HK$1.00. LANTAU TAXIS (blue) operate only on Lantau Island (including the airport and Hong Kong Disneyland). Lantau Taxi fares are HK$15.00 for the first 2 kilometres and HK$1.30 for every 200 metres thereafter until the meter hits HK$132. Every subsequent 200 metres is charged at HK$1.20. HK$1 = US$0.13 More information about public transport in Hong Kong at www.hansens-hikes.com/Gallery/Transportation.html


excited
Made by Clementqc
View On Black =========================================================== Yesterday was said to be a day in Hong Kong soccer history, when Hong Kong won over Japan on penalties to win the Gold Medal in the East Asian Games. I didn't have a ticket and could only watch live broadcast at home (ironically, there are empty seats in the stadium - it was said to be a sold-out game). Yeah I did shout around at home at every exciting moment, yeah they do win in an international tournament; but don't miss the fact - I could just say this is just a so-called international tournament. Right, Hong Kong do beat Koreas and Japan, who are all finalists in the next World Cup, but they just send their youngsters here. Also, strong teams in the West Asia are not here. So after all, even it is still excited to see Hong Kong standing on the top of the ladder, it's still early to sell it so high.


360º
Made by Fion N.
The Ngong Ping 360 is a tourism project on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. The project was previously known as Tung Chung Cable Car Project before acquiring the Ngong Ping 360 brand in April 2005. It consists of the Ngong Ping Cable Car, a gondola lift formerly known as the Ngong Ping 360 Skyrail, and the Ngong Ping Village, a retail and entertainment centre adjacent to the cable car's upper station. 昂坪360（英文：Ngong Ping 360），是香港一條連接大嶼山東涌及昂坪的纜車（吊車）路線──昂坪纜車（英文：Ngong Ping Cable Car，前稱Ngong Ping Skyrail）及其相關的旅遊設施昂坪市集等。昂坪纜車是世界上營運距離最長的吊掛式纜車系統，亦是香港繼柏架山吊車和香港海洋公園的登山纜車後第三個纜車系統，於2006年9月18日正式通車。系統現時由附屬於港鐵公司的昂坪360有限公司管理。 Hong Kong • 香港 '10


Making Memories
Made by Fionn Luk
I've been quite busy lately. Won't be back until the end of January. I'll be back in about 2 weeks : ) Can you guys ever imagine living in those? Their actually people's houses. I've visited some of it and it was bad. They have no television, computer, and most importantly air conditioning. No air conditioning in Hong Kong is brutal. Tai O, Hong Kong Canon EOS 50D Follow me on Twitter “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” - Leo Buscaglia


Hong Kong (香港) - Lantau Island (大嶼山) - Landrover
Made by Michael Hansen's Hikes
Early model Landrover slowly rotting away at a small hamlet between Discovery Bay and Mui Wo on the island of Lantau in Hong Kong. It has been parked along this narrow concrete footpath at least since 1994 and is still remarkably complete, though probably beyond repair. Also, apart from path seen, there is no obvious recovery access. More of my Hong Kong photos at www.hansens-hikes.com/Gallery.html. If you are interested in exploring Hong Kong's other, greener, side, please feel free to check out my website at www.hansens-hikes.com/index.html


got insects?
Made by Doubletee
Lantau Island, Hong Kong, 2008 I was exploring the grounds of the Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island when I observed a commotion of photographers at the entrance to the main temple building. A half-dozen Canonites and Nikonians were busy photographing this graceful insect celebrity as she paid her respects to Buddha. Wikipedia has a very informative piece on mantises of all varieties here. I've seen it cited more than just one place, and let me just say it's amazing to me that a full-grown female can actually take down small hummingbirds and rodents!


Pang Uks at Tai O, Hong Kong
Made by Melissa.Tse
Pang uk is a kind of stilt house found in Tai O, Lantau Island, Hong Kong. Pang uk are built on water or on small beaches. They were once found in many other fishing towns and villages in rural Hong Kong, but only those in Tai O are preserved in a large scale, with some in the Lei Yue Mun Village and Ma San Tsuen in Lei Yue Mun. According to historians, pang uk were evolved from boat houses of Tanka or fishing people, after moving to reside on land. Website | Blog


Through the Haze (Hong Kong)
Made by jfahler
This set was taken at Ngong Ping, home of the famous Tian Tan Giant Buddha. The day involved taking a cable car to the top of a mountain and climbing a huge amount of stairs to see this incredible sight. The area is unfortunately quite touristy, but is still a good experience - I'd recommend it to anyone visiting Hong Kong... just be prepared for a barrage of gift shops, Subway restaurants, and even some Mickey Mouse/Disney-like Buddhist characters and performances. joshintaiwan.com


The Venerable Buddha of Lantau
Made by laszlo-photo
Descending from the summit of the tallest peak on Hong Kong's outlying island of Lantau, hikers are treated to this distant view of the 4 story tall statue of Buddha on the road toward Ngong Ping. The statue is located at the Po Lin Monastry and is the largest, sitting, outdoor Buddha in the world (thanks Sam). Within the giant figure is a museum containing precious Buddhist relics. This photo was taken in 2003 and recently scanned from slide film. For a recent, closer look at the statue, visit fellow Flickr-ers .


Tian Tan Monestry HDR v.2
Made by William J H Leonard
View in Lightbox This is an updated version of the Tian Tan Monestry HDR i put up a few days ago. I decided to change the image because i thought it looked too fake and surreal. This updated version has saught to correct this by editing the outside to make it seem more realistic (The old version was covered in glowing edges). I have also cooled the colours a bit as they seemed too saturated before. They now keep their vibrancy but also seem more realistic.


20110301_F0001_2400_20110228
Made by wfxue
The Tian Tan Buddha of Ngong Ping - Silhouette of the giant bronze Buddha stature The Tian Tan Buddha in Ngong Ping on the outskirts of Hong Kong, viewed from the The Ngong Ping 360 gondola lift. From afar, the buddha looks tranquil and undisturbed by the sea of visitors under its sit on the top of a peak overlooking the sea.


The Giant Buddha
Made by Fionn Luk
It was quite hot that day. As you can see, people were holding umbrellas. Some of the umbrellas were so big that I always bumped into one. It was getting annoying. Giant Buddha, Hong Kong Canon EOS 50D Follow me on Twitter “There may be peace without joy, and joy without peace, but the two combined make happiness.” - John Buchan


Ancestors
Made by Fionn Luk
He is doing what he needs to do for his job. Tai O, Hong Kong Canon EOS 50D Twitter Website ...people say they need to express their emotions I'm sick of that. Photography doesn`t teach you to express your emotions it teachs you to see. - Berenice Abbott


Hong Kong, China
Made by cs.foto (simplybloomphotography)
excuse my absence, life has been ever so crazy busy and swallowed me whole ;) I traveled to Hong Kong recently to shoot this fabulous couple in their home town and it was breathtaking and a life altering experience. In other grand news, I have a little one on the way who is due this coming April :) Life is pure magic and I am living it to the fullest! *Happy Holidays* xoxo -C


Isolated
Made by cnemil
I have no intention to shoot there because I had already saw too many pictures of children at the same musical fountain in Tung Chung, Hong Kong. It was such a coincidence that I brought my new EOS 5D to Shanghai for a test drive and found these very active Indian children playing there in the late afternoon sun. Out of more than 100 snap shots, I found this exceptional one!


cats party
Made by * andrew
tai o, hongkong - if you visit tai o in weekday, you will come across lots of elders and napping cats. do not know why dogs are not much over there. remember that this was at 16.30pm. but some villagers already cooked their meal for dinner. of course cat had first bite too. sometimes, be a pet is really nice. canon eos300, canon ef 35mm f/1.4L, agfa ultra 100


Hong Kong (香港) - Lantau Island (大嶼山) - Mui Wo (梅窩) - Cobra
Made by Michael Hansen's Hikes
One of Hong Kong's 58 species of snakes, the Cobra (Naja atra) is venomous and potentially lethal. This one was, fortunately, just a young 40-50 cm long one and not hungry... More pictures and information on opportunities to explore Hong Kong's other side on my website at www.hansens-hikes.com/Gallery.html.


You Must Remember This
Made by Fionn Luk
A better view of what Tai O looks like. Have a great weekend! Tai O, Hong Kong Canon EOS 50D Twitter Website Photography can only represent the present. Once photographed, the subject becomes part of the past. - Berenice Abbott


The Path To Wisdom
Made by Fionn Luk
A different view of the Wisdom Path. Lantau Island, Hong Kong Canon EOS 50D Twitter Website I am so fascinated with this century it will help keep me alive. I'll be there until the last minute, fighting. - Berenice Abbott