Six essential Lantau Island Big Buddha experiences

If you are visiting Hong Kong and have more than one day, I highly recommend spending one of those days getting out of the city to explore Hong Kong's quieter side. Hong Kong has so much to offer outside, whether it be fantastic hiking, beautiful beaches, or a day trip to the quaint fishing villages. Tai O is a charming little fishing village that was once a major fishing and trading port. It is one of the few places remaining in Hong Kong that still has stilt houses that stand right on top of the water. Take a walk away from the village center (where all the shops are) and explore some of the quieter residential neighborhoods. You'll feel like you are stepping back in time, observing a way of life that is quickly disappearing. If you're lucky, you might see dried seafood in-the-making, hung out or laid out to dry in the sun.