Lantau Island, the Quiet Side of Hong Kong

[Sandra & John Scott]

 

Lantau Island is a world away from busy Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.  Lantau Island, located where the Pearl River flows into the South China Sea, is forested with the few high-rise buildings located along the coast.  It is home to Hong Kong International Airport, Disneyland, a 25-minute scenic cable car ride, Po Lin Monastery, the giant brass Tian Tan Buddha, and Tai O fishing village.  Guests at the SkyCity Marriott can explore the island on their own or to get the maximum benefit book a tour with Splendid Tours.  Not only does the tour include all the must-dos on Lantau Island it is so well arranged that there is the absolute minimum of stairs to climb and distances to walk.  Those not on a tour can expect to climb 240 steps to reach the giant Buddha which symbolizes the harmonious relationship between man and nature. The 112-foot statue sits atop the Altar of Heaven based on the one in Beijing.

 

The tour also includes the Buddhist Po Lin Monastery founded by three monks in 1906 and Tai O fishing village. Tai O village is a rare example of a Chinese stilt-house community.  It is home to the Tanka people who for generations traditionally made their living from fishing. Today they have an extensive dried fish market.  Splendid Tours can make arrangement for pickup at a variety of locations in many parts of Hong Kong including the SkyCity Marriott located on Lantau near the international airport. For more information check splendidtours.com and skycitymarriott.com.

 

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