GREAT BUDDHA TIAN TAN
Read moreNear the monastery, this Buddha statue, all bronze and recent invoices (1993), reaches a height of 34 m and weights 202 tons. There is a staircase of 268 steps. Once at the top, and if it is fine, we have a breathtaking view of the islands south of Tong Fuk's village.
TAI O VILLAGE
Read moreThis fishing village occupies the west coast of the island. Once surrounded by salt marshes transformed into fish parks, this village does not lack charm. It is one of the last villages on Hong Kong stilts. It was built and is populated by the Premiers, the first inhabitants of Hong Kong. This community of nomadic fishing for centuries in the waters of the territory. The site is a very pleasant step for lunch. We follow the main street in the heart of the stalls of dried fish and shrimp blocks before access to Kwan Tai temple, right in Kut Hing Hou Jie. It dates back to the th century and is dedicated to the god of War and Droiture. Small altars erected along the street are dedicated to the god of the soil. This practice has been going on for 1 500 years. We turn right on this street (No. 47) to see the temple Hau Wong, dated 1699, dedicated to a hero who mortgaged the last emperor Song of the Mongols. Take right after the bridge and continue up to the roundabout of small houses. Everyone knows everyone here. Houses, which are aluminium-covered to maintain freshness, are transmitted from generation to generation.
MONASTERY IN FLAX
Read moreBuilt in 1921, this large religious center on the hill is still active, as evidenced by the crowd of pilgrims - and tourists - at weekends. The site, composed of several chapels at the walls of the decor, flower classes, is simply sublime. You can do it for a vegetarian lunch.
WISDOM PATH
Read moreThis tourist attraction consists of a series of wooden beams planted in the soil. They are carved by sûtras from Tibetan Buddhism evoking the emptiness of life and the absurdity of desire, constantly resumed. For lovers of Tibetan Buddhism, you can walk through this trail after visiting the Great Buddha.
CHEUNG SHA AND PUI O BEACHES
Read moreA long 3 km long, these two white sandy beaches are among the Most Beautiful in Hong Kong. Although isolated, they are supervised by maîtres from April to October and equipped with toilets and cabins. To recover, there are several options nearby or the nearby Tong Fuk village.