Traveling To Tai O

Posted by fitri

April 24, 2009

tai-o-village Tai o…do you ever hear this place? or do you know where it place? Behind the grandeur, Hong Kong store area far from metropolis impression. Hidden among the dozens of islands, just west of Lantau Island. This area called Tai O. That place is known as fishing village that was built approximately 2000 years ago. Original population is Tanka tribe, who are immigrants from mainland China. The appropriate as fishing village, Tai O be occupied by residents who put out most of his life from the sea, especially fishing. This region can be implemented via two routes, land and sea.When the sea route is selected, travel can be started from Hong Kong Island by ferry. Long journey of approximately one hour. But, if you want to feel the experience more incredible, it’s the land of the selected path. How not? Throughout the eyes look, the right-left of the road unfold so beautiful natural scenery. For urban residents who often full of pollution, road to Tai O to can be as effective medicine. Refreshing verdure of the region. With the land, this fishing village can be accessed via Tung Chung, a city government opened a new Hong Kong in the late 1990.

From lodging in the Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, part of the Peninsula, travel can take about 1.5 hours. Mass Transit Railway (MTR) to the first vehicle to reach Tai O. Seven stations must be passed to reach the transit station in Lai King, before Tung Chung station which is also the end of MTR routes. From Tung Chung, with a trip through the bus. After enjoying the trip for 40 minutes, arrive at the destination, Tai O.

This area become tourist destination since 1980. Precisely since held public transport facilities. Deliberately kept by Hong Kong government as a potential tourism object, both local and international tourists. Tai O Residents living in homes of wood float.

For you who want get new way for traveling and get relax from daily activity, let’s make your vacation to visit to Tai O. Or if you are traveling to Hong kong, it is no wrong drop a while in Tai O, as your new experience in your journey.

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