Hong Kong｜A one-day tour to Tian Tan Buddha and Tai O fishing village on Lantau Island

Hong Kong｜Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Island and Tai O Fishing Village Day Tour Guide 🌅 Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Island, Hong Kong → Tai O Fishing Village One-Day Tour Schedule 🕘 Morning itinerary: Ngong Ping cultural exploration 📍 09:15 Meet at Exit B of Tung Chung MTR Station Transportation Options 🚠 Cable Car: Walk for 3 minutes to [Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Station] and take the panoramic cable car (25 minutes, one-way 195HKD) to overlook the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and the beautiful mountains and sea. ✅ Bus: Walk 150 meters to Tung Chung Bus Terminal and take NTU Bus Route 23 (36HKD, 45 minutes). 📍 09:30-12:00 Visit Ngong Ping attractions 1. Ngong Ping Market: Check out the unique shops and murals, and buy souvenirs. 2. Tian Tan Buddha: A 7-minute walk to the top, climb 268 steps to the top and overlook Lantau Island. 3. Po Lin Monastery: Free to visit, you can burn incense and pray (18HKD/stick), and enjoy a vegetarian lunch (60-80HKD per person). 🕛 Noon to afternoon: Tai O Fishing Village Citywalk 📍 12:00-12:30 Head to Tai O - Take Ngong Ping Bus Route 21 (15 minutes, HKD 19.2) near Ngong Ping Village to Tai O Bus Terminal. 📍 12:30-16:30 Tai O Walking Route 🚶‍♀️ Route: Tai O Bus Station → Seaside Promenade → Wing On Street (snack center) → Tai O Market → Hung Shing Temple → Shaolin Martial Arts Center → Tiger Hill Observation Deck (overlooking the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge) → Public Pier. ✨ Must experience: - Boat trip (40HKD): Visit the stilt houses. It is easier to see pink dolphins at noon. - Tai O's three treasures: braised squid, fish balls, and station tofu pudding (other recommendations: shrimp and pork cakes, shaowen, and glutinous rice dumplings). 🌇 Return trip in the evening: ferry/bus back to Tung Chung 📍 17:00 Return transportation ✅ Recommended ferry: Tai O Public Pier ⛴ Fortune Ferry (Sunday sailing: 16:00, 18:00, 27HKD, 40 minutes direct to Tung Chung Pier). ❌ Avoid the ferry: Take the NTB Route 11R (43.9HKD, 45 minutes) to Tung Chung Cable Car Station and walk back to the MTR station. 📌 Useful tips 1. You must bring cash: some shops/boatmen in Tai O only accept cash. 2. Cable car ticket purchase: Book your ticket in advance on the official website to skip the queue and choose the "Crystal Car" to experience the transparent floor! 3. Sun protection: There is no shade on the Hushan trail, so it is recommended to wear a hat. 4. Time control: There are few ferry trips to Tai O, so it is recommended to arrive at the pier and station 15 minutes in advance to wait for the ferry or bus. 🚩 Summary of highlights of the trip - Cable car panoramic view: Asia's longest cable car, with a panoramic view of the mountains and sea. - Buddhist temple Zen: worship Buddha, vegetarian food, and a journey of meditation. - Fishing Village Fireworks: Floating stilt houses, dolphin encounters, and authentic snacks.