Lantau (Big Buddha, Tai O)

大嶼山(天壇大佛、大澳)

Giant Buddha, cable car and Tai O fishing village.

Overview

Lantau is Hong Kong's largest island. Ngong Ping 360 cable car leads to the Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery; Tai O offers stilt houses and shrimp paste. Disneyland and the airport also sit on Lantau.

Highlights

Tian Tan Buddha & Po Lin

Tian Tan Buddha & Po Lin

Giant bronze Buddha and monastery.

Ngong Ping 360

Ngong Ping 360

Cable car with island and sea views.

Food notes

Plan next

Next: visa & transport, budget nights, and nearby neighbourhoods.