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based on 39 reviews
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Product code: 3675LMVL
Take a day trip to Lantau Island, Hong Kong's largest island, and discover pristine beaches, traditional fishing villages, lush valleys, soaring mountains and spiritual enlightenment. Your full day tour includes a guided visit to Po Lin Monastery, the Giant Buddha Exhibition Hall and a 5.7 kilometer cable car journey offering spectacular views of Lantau Island and the South China Sea.
Your day trip from Hong Kong begins with a trip on an express ferry across Hong Kong's harbor to Lantau Island. You'll then board a coach to beautiful Cheung Sha Beach, Hong Kong's longest beach. Next it's on to the unique Tai O fishing village, where the local fishermen's homes are built on stilts.
Your coach will take you up a winding mountain road to Ngong Ping Plateau, where the Giant Buddha sits majestically, close to the Po Lin (Precious Lotus) Monastery. More than 111 feet (34 meters) high, Hong Kong's amazingly big Buddha is the world's largest, seated, outdoor bronze Buddha.
You'll have ample time to enjoy a guided tour of the colorful Po Lin Monastery and the Giant Buddha Exhibition Hall. A short walk away is the Wisdom Path where an ancient prayer is inscribed on a series of wooden columns set in a figure of eight to signify infinity. You'll be served a traditional Buddhist vegetarian meal at the monastery, followed by an optional visit to the culturally themed Ngong Ping Village.
Your tour concludes with a cable-car ride down the mountain. This 25-minute journey offers breathtaking panoramic views of the South China Sea, the lush mountains and valleys and the awe-inspiring Giant Buddha statue. From Tung Chung Village return to Kowloon or Hong Kong Island by coach.
IMPORTANT: Please note that the skyrail cable-car will be closed to the public between June 8 - 19, 2009. This service will be replaced by coach transfers.
- Eight-hour day trip to Lantau Island
- Giant Buddha Exhibition Hall
- Guided tour of Po Lin Monastery
- Vegetarian lunch at the monastery
- Express ferry trip across Hong Kong's harbour to Lantau Island
- Tai O fishing village and its traditional houses on stilts
- A 25-minute cable car journey from Ngong Ping Village to Tung Chung town.
Lantau Island and Giant Buddha Day Trip from Hong Kong
Daily
Departure Point:Tour departs from your centrally located Hong Kong or Kowloon hotel
Departure Time:- 7:50am
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Duration: 8 hours (approx.) Return details:Tour returns to original departure point at approximately 4:00pm
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- Lunch
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
- Entrance fees
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- One way ferry
- 25-minute cable car journey
- Gratuities (optional)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
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An exceptional day finished off with the cable car ride. I recommend this to everyone, the view from ... Read more ›
Robert W, Australia, May 2009
Really appreciated pickup although delayed by latecomers at another hotel. Guide was friendly and informative. ... Read more ›
Anonymous, United Kingdom, May 2009
