Tai O

Tai O's stilt houses stand on supports beside tidal waterways. It is a lived-in fishing village, not a film set; shrimp paste, dried seafood and narrow lanes reflect continuing local life.

• ✳Tai O is in western Lantau.
• ✳Raised houses connect closely with tidal water and village life.

1. 1

   Village entrance and market

   Look at dried seafood and local shops.

2. 2

   Bridge viewpoints

   Observe stilt supports and waterways from public paths.

3. 3

   Waterfront walk

   View the village outline from open paths, then return to the bus stop.

Getting there

Take a public bus from Tung Chung or Mui Wo towards Tai O and check return departures first.

Suggested time

Daylight in settled weather; a weekday suits a slower walk.

• Most stilt houses are private homes; do not enter or photograph through windows.
• Boat trips are optional and dolphin sightings are not guaranteed. Check price and life-jacket arrangements.