More than half of this large island is dedicated Country Park area, which is home to numerous monasteries as well as the Big Buddha—an 85-foot-high (26-meter-high) bronze statue. Choose from a mountain or valley walk.

Lantau Island
Lantau is the largest island in the Hong Kong SAR, and was the least developed until recently. Over the past 100 years, numerous monasteries have been established on Lantau, including the Po Lin Monastery and the associated Big Buddha.

Po Lin Monastery and Big Buddha
The Po Lin (Precious Lotus) Monastery—the largest and best-known on Lantau Island—was created by three Zen masters in 1920 as a small stone hut shrine dedicated to Buddha. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful monastery grounds and along the Ngong Ping Plateau. From there, you will climb up to the Big Buddha, one of the most distinctive landmarks in this area. The large bronze statue greets you, right hand raised to deliver a blessing to all who make the trek.

Tai O
From the monastery, you’ll head to Tai O, a small fishing village where it seems time has stood still since the Qing, Ming, or even Yuan dynasties. Depending on your tour (mountain route or valley route), you will follow the Lantau Trail over the Keung Shan Mountains or you will head into the Keung Shen Valley and then to the village.

The walk
Full-day walks usually entail 2 to 6 hours of walking, plus time to get to and from the departure location at the Star Ferry concourse. Full-day hikes tend to go to more remote areas, hence the longer walking time. You are advised to bring sunscreen and insect repellant, and to wear a hat and comfortable walking shoes; sandals and open-toe shoes are not recommended. Approx. 1 liter of water is recommended per person, per 2 hours of walking.

Inclusions :

• Guided walking tour
• Knowledgeable guide
• Picnic or dim sum lunch
• Public transportation fees (between attractions)

Duration:
Mountain route: 8 hours; walking portion is approx. 4 1/2 hours
Valley route: 8 hours; walking portion is approx. 2 1/2 hours

Available:
Mon.–Sat.

Departure time and location:
8:30 AM; outside the General Post Office near the stamp vending machines

Return time and location:
Approx. 5 PM; outside the General Post Office near the stamp vending machines

Note:
This tour requires a minimum of two participants to operate. Some restrictions apply; please see Terms section below. This tour is not available for children under 18. Beverages and food are not included in the price of this tour.

After you book your activity, follow these 3 easy steps:
1. Print your voucher; locate the voucher in your travel confirmation e-mail or in the My Trips/My Itineraries link on the site.
2. Follow the redemption instructions on your voucher; it is critical to do this before you depart.
3. Take all vouchers with you; you must redeem one voucher per person.

Exchange your voucher for activity:
Please contact Walk Hong Kong upon arrival in Hong Kong to confirm the date of your walking tour. You will also arrange a meeting location at this time. The phone number and e-mail address will be listed on your printed voucher(s). On the day of your walking tour, present your voucher(s) and photo identification to the Walk Hong Kong representative upon request. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the departure time of 9 AM.