{"id":31414,"date":"2016-08-30T23:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-08-31T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/hong-kong-lantau-from-skyscrapers-to-the-fishing-village-of-tai-o\/"},"modified":"2023-07-16T12:43:40","modified_gmt":"2023-07-16T17:43:40","slug":"hong-kong-lantau-from-skyscrapers-to-the-fishing-village-of-tai-o","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/hong-kong-lantau-from-skyscrapers-to-the-fishing-village-of-tai-o\/","title":{"rendered":"Hong Kong – Lantau: from skyscrapers to the fishing village of Tai O"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking at the beautiful skyline of Hong Kong<\/a><\/strong>, it’s as if Hong Kong consists only of tall skyscrapers. But nothing could be further from the truth: Hong Kong is so much more than gray buildings! I took a day trip to Lantau Island, where I was met by Hong Kong native Elaine, who proudly showed me her little hometown. She led me through the narrow streets and past small houses. I marveled at the great contrast with the mainland, none of which is evident here in Tai O. Read on and discover the other Hong Kong!<\/p>\n

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Lantau: Hong Kong’s largest island<\/h2>\n

Only a good half-hour away from the busy downtown area, I found Lantau Island. Arriving in the capital by subway, I first catch the bus to the giant Buddha, one of the most tourist sites in Hong Kong. I climb the many steps to the top for a beautiful view of the surroundings. However, it is so touristy here that I quickly left. I send Elaine a message that I am on the bus to Tai O. On the way, all I see are green mountains, beautiful beaches, deserted roads and small islands. How beautiful it is here! Even in Hong Kong, you can spend days hiking through pristine nature or relaxing on a deserted beach. Arriving at Tai O, I seem to have arrived in another world: what a contrast to the downtown area!<\/p>\n\n\t\t