Tai O, Hong Kong

Name: Tai O
Address: Hong Kong, China

#695 among attractions in Hong Kong

Island, Area

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Facts and practical information

Tai O is a fishing town, partly located on an island of the same name, on the western side of Lantau Island in Hong Kong. The village name means large inlet, referring to outlet for the waterways merges as it moves through Tai O. ()

Local name: 大澳 Coordinates: 22°15'16"N, 113°51'47"E

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离岛区 (大澳)Hong Kong China

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Tai O – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Big Buddha, Po Lin Monastery, Lantau Trail, Hau Wong.

2.7 miE
Landmark hilltop statue of Buddha
The Big Buddha, Hong Kong
69 min walk • The Big Buddha, also known as Tian Tan Buddha, is a colossal bronze statue located on Lantau Island in Hong Kong, China. Towering at an impressive height of 34 meters and weighing 250 metric tons, this majestic figure is one of the largest seated Buddha statues in the...
2.9 miE
Buddhist architecture, Monastery, Sacred and religious sites
Po Lin Monastery, Hong Kong
74 min walk • Po Lin Monastery, nestled amid the lush peaks of Lantau Island, is a serene oasis and a spiritual cornerstone in the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong, China. This Buddhist monastery, established in 1906, is renowned for its tranquil atmosphere, intricate architecture...
4.2 miE
Long hiking path with visitor facilities
Lantau Trail, Hong Kong
107 min walk • Nestled on the largest of Hong Kong’s islands, the Lantau Trail is a haven for nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts alike. This substantial hiking route spans 70 kilometers and is divided into 12 sections, offering a diverse range of landscapes and difficulty levels...
~1710 ftN
Temple
Hau Wong, Hong Kong
9 min walk • Hau Wong or Hou Wang is a title that can be translated as "Prince Marquis" or "Holy Marquis". It is not any one person's name. Hau Wong refers usually to Yeung Leung-jit, a loyal and courageous general.
3.7 miE
Mountain summit with sunrise vistas
Lantau Peak, Hong Kong
94 min walk • Lantau Peak or Fung Wong Shan is the second highest peak in Hong Kong and the highest point on Lantau Island, with a height of 934 metres above sea level.
5.2 miNE
Archaeological site
Tung Chung Battery, Hong Kong
133 min walk • Tung Chung Battery is a former artillery battery located on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. Named after the eponymous district it is situated in, it was built in 1817, twenty-four years before the British took possession of Hong Kong.
4.9 miE
Archaeological site, Ruins, Historical place
Tung Chung Fort, Hong Kong
126 min walk • Tung Chung Fort is a fort located near Tung Chung, on Lantau Island, in Hong Kong. Close to Tung Chung Road, the fort is surrounded by the villages of Sheung Ling Pei and Ha Ling Pei. It has a companion Tung Chung Battery on the coast.
4 miS
Archaeological site
Fan Lau Fort, Hong Kong
101 min walk • Fan Lau Fort is a former military fortification located on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. Named after the eponymous peninsula it is situated on, it was built in 1729 during the reign of the Yongzheng Emperor, a hundred and twelve years before the British took possession of Hong Kong.
3.6 miE
Hill
Kau Nga Ling, Hong Kong
92 min walk • Kau Nga Ling, is a series of precipitous mountains on Lantau Island, Hong Kong, with a height of 539 metres above sea level. It is one of 16 "high-risk" hiking locations identified by the local government.
~1750 ftNW
Hill
Fu Shan
9 min walk • Fu Shan is a small hill in Hong Kong. It is situated on Lantau Island north of Tai O and stands at a height of 75 metres above sea level.
3.1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Nei Lak Shan, Hong Kong
80 min walk • Nei Lak Shan is the eighth highest mountain in Hong Kong. With a height of 751 m, it is situated on Lantau Island immediately north of Ngong Ping where the Buddhist Po Lin Monastery is located.