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Tai O
Tai O is a famous island in Hong Kong with unique water town culture and beautiful natural scenery. This island has unique cultural landscapes such as fishing village alleys, floating stilt buildings and ferry bridges. Visitors can participate in cultural tours, salted egg yolk making and tea cakes and other activities, making it a day trip suitable for families and couples. In addition, Tai O also has a wealth of food options, including fresh seafood lunch and traditional teahouses.
Lo más destacado
Stilt houses、Fishing village
Duración recomendada
Half day
Ubicación
Hong Kong・Islands
Cómo llegar
Tai O bus terminus: walk
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Is Tai O worth visiting?
As one of the last remaining fishing villages in Hong Kong, Tai O is well worth a visit. The Tanka people—a fishing community—have inhabited the village for centuries with some buildings dating back to the 1400s.
How do you get to Tai O?
The easiest and cheapest way to get to Tai O is to take the bus from Tung Chung. If travelling from Hong Kong Island or Kowloon, take the Tung Chung Line on the MTR to Tung Chung Station and use Exit B to get to the bus terminus underneath the Citygate Outlets.
What is Tai O in Chinese?
Tai O (Chinese: 大澳; Jyutping: daai6 ou3; Cantonese Yale: Daaih'Ou) is a fishing town, partly located on an island of the same name, on the western side of Lantau Island in Hong Kong. The village name means large inlet, referring to outlet for the waterways (Tai O Creek and Tai O River) merges as it moves through Tai O.
What's the best time to visit Tai O?
Several reviewers recommend visiting early in the day, especially for the dolphin boat ride, as it tends to get crowded later. While some found the bus ride to Tai O long and winding, most agree it is easily accessible by bus from Tung Chung or Ngong Ping.
What are the unique features of Tai O village?
Tai O is renowned for its distinctive stilt houses, built over the water, which are characteristic of the Tanka fishing community. Visitors can explore the narrow alleys, sample local seafood, and experience a way of life that has remained largely unchanged for generations.
