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 ...
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 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” ...