Lantau is the largest outlying island in this area and is home to some of Hong Kong's most famous landmarks. These include the longest road/rail suspension bridge in the world. We road across this iconic structure after stopping to view the amazing bridge construction. This bridge is the Tsing Ma Bridge.
Once on Lantau, except to the airport, cars from Hong Kong are not allowed to drive. The idea is to keep this pristine island as natural as possible. There are beach areas which can be enjoyed in the summer.
Tai O Village is famous for its wooden stilt houses along the waterfront. This traditional fishing village is a mosaic of tiny shops, local markets and fishing junks. The dried fish was impressive even if you have seen it elsewhere. You can sometimes see the pink dolphin here but I was not that lucky.
As we drove along we were able to see the largest outdoor seated bronze Buddha statue in the world before we actually arrived to the Buddha and the Po Lin Monastery.
This is a holy place with two teeth relics of Buddha. The statue was cast in more than 220 pieces and sits on a lotus throne which is the Buddhist symbol of purity.
The Monastery is also beautiful and peaceful. I have never seen such large sticks of incense and beautiful New Year's decorations.
To depart the Buddha you can ride the Ngong Ping cable car. This is a spectacular 5.7km skyrail with ever-changing picturesque panoramas across the lush terrains of Lantau and the South China sea. It is a 25 minute ride I will never forget.
Once on Lantau, except to the airport, cars from Hong Kong are not allowed to drive. The idea is to keep this pristine island as natural as possible. There are beach areas which can be enjoyed in the summer.
Tai O Village is famous for its wooden stilt houses along the waterfront. This traditional fishing village is a mosaic of tiny shops, local markets and fishing junks. The dried fish was impressive even if you have seen it elsewhere. You can sometimes see the pink dolphin here but I was not that lucky.
As we drove along we were able to see the largest outdoor seated bronze Buddha statue in the world before we actually arrived to the Buddha and the Po Lin Monastery.
This is a holy place with two teeth relics of Buddha. The statue was cast in more than 220 pieces and sits on a lotus throne which is the Buddhist symbol of purity.
To depart the Buddha you can ride the Ngong Ping cable car. This is a spectacular 5.7km skyrail with ever-changing picturesque panoramas across the lush terrains of Lantau and the South China sea. It is a 25 minute ride I will never forget.
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