After exploring the main attractions of Ngong Ping Village and Tai O Waterside Village on Lantau Island, I boarded the free bus provided at Ngong Ping Village to return to Tung Chung Station. (Since the cable car was undergoing renovations and not operational, they were temporarily providing free bus service.) Although taking the bus back to Tung Chung Station took ...
In the Lantau Island area of Hong Kong, you can find two major tourist destinations: Ngong Ping Village and Tai O Village. Typically, when heading to Ngong Ping Village from Lantau Island, people opt for the cable car ride. However, during this trip, the cable car was undergoing renovations, so we couldn’t use it. (Interestingly, this Hong Kong and Macau ...
One of the most renowned destinations on Lantau Island in Hong Kong is Ngong Ping Village. Situated at the heart of Lantau Island, it offers a unique experience just getting there, thanks to the cable car ride from Tung Chung Station, which is the longest of its kind. During my visit, the cable car was undergoing renovations, so they were ...
Ngong Ping Village, situated at the summit of Lantau Island in Hong Kong, is a theme park adorned with Buddhist elements. Here, you can find the largest statue in Hong Kong, the “Tian Tan Buddha,” and near it lies the biggest and oldest Buddhist temple in Hong Kong, the “Po Lin Monastery.” “The Oldest Buddhist Temple in Hong Kong: Po ...
Ngong Ping Village, located at the heart of Lantau Island in Hong Kong, sits atop a hill. It’s here that you can find the once-largest statue in the world, the “Tian Tan Buddha.” While it was once the largest, other colossal statues have been constructed, and the Tian Tan Buddha now holds the third place globally. Nonetheless, it still exudes ...
In history, Guan Yu, a prominent figure, became deified after his passing. In Chinese culture, it’s easy to find temples or shrines dedicated to Guan Yu. Even in countries influenced by Chinese culture, one can come across temples venerating Guan Yu. In South Korea, Dongmyo in Seoul is precisely such a temple dedicated to Guan Yu. Hong Kong, being part ...
In the rural village of Tai O, nestled along the waterfront on Lantau Island, you’ll find a picturesque community of stilt houses, often referred to as the “Venice of Hong Kong.” While it’s part of Lantau Island, Tai O Village offers a different experience compared to the bustling cityscape, gaining recognition in Hong Kong more recently. Tai O Village retains ...
Lantau Island in Hong Kong offers a completely different atmosphere compared to the typical image we have of the city. It provides a unique experience of Hong Kong, distinct from the bustling cityscape we often associate with the region. One of the popular spots in this area is “Hong Kong Disneyland,” but there are also places like “Ngong Ping Village” ...
Before exploring Ngong Ping Village and Tai O Village near Hong Kong’s Tung Chung Station, I had a meal. Near Tung Chung Station, you can find “Citygate Outlets,” where you can explore various restaurants inside the building. Among them, there were places where people were lining up to eat. After contemplating where to dine, I decided to have a meal ...
Hong Kong’s Tung Chung Station is a bustling area located in the Lantau Island region. While it may not have skyscrapers densely packed like in downtown Hong Kong, it’s an area where you can still find several high-rise buildings. Compared to downtown Hong Kong, this area offers a relatively serene countryside view, and that’s why there are large outlets located ...
After completing the Asiana Airlines early check-in at Hong Kong Airport, I headed to “Tung Chung Station,” the starting point to visit Ngong Ping Village and Tai O Village, my final destinations. There are various ways to get from Hong Kong Airport to Tung Chung Station, but taking a bus is the most common. While I could have taken a ...
I was able to board the AEL at Tsing Yi Station and return to Hong Kong Airport. Now, only the final itinerary of my Hong Kong trip remained. For the last leg of my Hong Kong trip, I had a schedule to explore Ngong Ping Village and Tai O Village on Lantau Island. Since it was the day of departure ...