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Cable Car, Big Buddha, Monastery, Fishing Village and Beyond
Product code 42990P11
From
From HKD 550
Dates
Nov 1, 2025 to May 6, 2027
Start times
9:45 AM
Travelers
Child ages 4-12, Adult ages 13-80
Options
Big Buddha & Fishing Village
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Duration
6 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Hong Kong
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From
From HKD 550
Cable Car, Big Buddha, Monastery, Fishing Village and Beyond
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Duration
6 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Hong Kong
Why Travelers Love This
Join a Lantau Tour to learn how the Tian Tan Buddha evolved from spiritual symbol to major tourist attraction. Visit an unknown Local temple untouched by mass tourism. Step inside an authentic stilt house and meet resident fishermen. Wrap up with Lantau's dramatic contrasts - from traditional villages to modern developments.
Overview
Join a Lantau Tour to learn how the Tian Tan Buddha evolved from spiritual symbol to major tourist attraction. Visit an unknown Local temple untouched by mass tourism. Step inside an authentic stilt house and meet resident fishermen. Wrap up with Lantau's dramatic contrasts - from traditional villages to modern developments.
What's Included
Included
Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car (Standard Single Ticket)
Transportation to Kwun Yum Temple and Tai O Fishing Village (Only for five-hour tour option)
Public transportation
Not included
No exclusions listed.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Tung Chung MTR Station Exit B
End point
At which point you may take a ferry (or bus) to return to Tung Chung
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 1
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.
Stop 2
30 minutes
Stop 2
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.
Stop 3
30 minutes
Stop 3
Once an impoverished temple, how Po Lin Monastery commercialize Buddhism and turned its fortune?
Stop 4
30 minutes
Stop 4
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.
Stop 5
30 minutes
Stop 5
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
Stop 6
30 minutes
Stop 6
Tour at an almost unknown temple, contrasting a touristic temple versus a serene temple hidden in the mountainous Lantau Island.
Stop 7
30 minutes
Stop 7
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.
Stop 8
30 minutes
Stop 8
Tour finishes at Tai O city center - Free time to roam around the fishing village according to the tour guide's recommendation.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.9
118 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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