Discover the timeless beauty of Lantau Island, Hong Kong’s green lung, on an immersive 8-hour private walking tour that takes you back 50 years. This largely untouched island is accessible only by public transport, and we’ll guide you effortlessly through its most iconic highlights and hidden treasures.
Tour Highlights
- Big Buddha & Po Lin Monastery – Explore the spiritual heart of Lantau with a detailed walk around the enormous Tian Tan Buddha and the serene Po Lin Monastery. Gain deep insights into the stories and teachings that shape Chinese culture, including the meaning behind Buddhism’s most misunderstood concepts like “emptiness.” Experience skip-the-line access and enjoy a stunning 24-minute panoramic ride on the Ngong Ping 360 cable car (optional), or opt for a scenic bus ride.
- Tai O Fishing Village – Step into the authentic, slower pace of traditional Hong Kong life at Tai O, one of the best-preserved fishing villages in the region. Discover its rich history and coastal culture as you stroll through the market, meet locals, and observe the unique stilt houses from a private small boat ride. Enjoy views of the Hong Kong-Macau-Zhuhai Bridge and keep an eye out for elusive pink dolphins. Visit the Tai O Heritage Hotel—once a colonial police station—now a place full of stories of its own.
Detailed Itinerary
- Meet your guide at Tung Chung MTR (optional hotel pick-up and transfer available)
- Travel to Ngong Ping Village for an insightful tour of the Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery
- Journey by public transport to Tai O fishing village
- Enjoy a small boat ride around the stilted houses and explore quiet village streets
- Return by public ferry to Tung Chung
- Tour concludes at MTR station or back at your hotel with private car transfer (optional)
Inclusions
- Private Guide
- Tai O Small Boat ride
Exclusions
- Hotel pick-up and car transfers
- NP360 cable-car tickets (one-way ticket, class optional)
- Food and drinks
- Public transportation (an Octopus card is recommended)
Additional Options to Enhance Your Experience
- Hotel pick-up by guide and private car transfers: add this on for an additional HK $480 per transfer
- Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car: Take a breathtaking ride on the Ngong Ping 360 cable car, offering stunning views of the landscape surrounding the Big Buddha. Standard, Crystal and Crystal PLUS options available.
- Tai O Waterfall and Rock Pool: Discover the natural beauty of Tai O with a visit to the waterfall and rock pool, immersing yourself in the tranquility of the surroundings.
Every Sunday we are now able to offer a Full Day Lantau Tour and Dolphin Watching Experience for groups. This is great for nature enthusiasts as it includes an extended morning of dolphin-watching to encounter these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat…. plus a guided tour of Tai O, Big Buddha and Po Lin in collaboration with NP360 Holidays. More details here: https://www.hkgreeters.com/tours/hong-kong-dolphin-watching-lantau-island-full-day-tour/
Read more on this unique corner of Hong Kong on our blog – Tian Tan Buddha