Lantau Island and Giant Buddha Day Trip from Hong Kong

Today we're taking a day trip to Lantau Island to see the giant Buddha and so much more. Okay, so it's time to hop on the cable car and head up to Nong Kheng. The cable car moves at about five meters per second and still it takes about 20 minutes to get from the bottom to the top. And the entire way you have these breathtaking views of the mountains and the water all around you. But for something a little extra, you can hop in the crystal cabin, which has a glass floor. Here on Lantau Island, you'll find the Tien Tan Buddha, otherwise known as the Big or Giant Buddha. It's a quick 260 stairs. That was quite the climb, but it's worth it. The view here is so beautiful. Just 15 minutes away from the Big Buddha is Tai O, a traditional fishing village here on Lantau Island. I'm really intrigued by all these houses because they're up on stilts and every house is different. There's little restaurants and whatnot. It's just a very unique community. With all there is to do up here on Lantau Island, I'm really glad I took a few moments just to stop and enjoy this tea ceremony because it's unlike any other tea ceremony I've experienced. For an extra perk, grab some snacks and enjoy them as you stroll through and take in the ambience of this fishing village. From the Nong Kheng cable car to the Tai O fishing village and Tien Tan Buddha, Lantau Island really is a special part of Hong Kong.