Getting to Tai O

Hong Kong

Tai O is an Outlying island, where houses on stilts can be sighted. One can escape from the dazzling Kowloon to this quaint picturesque island. If you like to explore more of Hong Kong and enjoy a stroll, spend half a day in Tai O. There are few options to visit Tai O.

Option 1. MTR -> Taxi/Walk -> Ferry


Pros: Relatively shorter journey
Cons: Ferry frequency is low.
  • Take MTR and alight @ Tung Chung Station
  • Travel to Tung Chung New Development Ferry Pier (Taxi: est. HK 25, 8mins | Walk: 20mins)
  • Take the Ferry to Tai O, payment can be made via Octopus Card or by cash. (HK 25, 30mins)

Option 2. MTR -> Cable Car -> Bus


Pros: Pretty scenery on the way
Cons: Queue for Cable Car might get pretty crazy, cost is higher as compared to other options

Option 3. MTR -> Bus


Pros: Least Transit, Lowest Cost
Cons: The Bus Ride might be kinda tiring

If you are a group of 3 or more, you may can consider Option 1 (ferry) to Tai O, as the taxi fare to ferry pier is more cost effective. Just a reminder, have your meal before going to the ferry pier as there isn’t much option available for breakfast.

You may consider Option 2 (cable car) as a return trip, since the queue from Ngong Ping back to Tung Chung normally have less crowd. You can visit Big Buddha and Wisdom Path, to complete your day trip, as touring Tai O usually takes half-day.

FYI, there is another option to Tai O, via Mui Wo. But I didn’t do thorough research on this route, as I am not keen on Mui Wo. If my understanding is right, you can take a ferry from Central to Mui Wo, then hop on a bus to Tai O.

Verdict & Information

N.A. 

Address

Tai O, Lantau Island, Outlying Islands

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