Lantau -Tai O - Stanley

Shazy took the long way home after business in Shanghai - his visit was a great excuse to cross some things off of my "must-see" list. First up: Big Buddha, Lantau Island. We took the Ngong Ping cable car which provided stellar 360 degree views of the island. Steven enjoyed the airport views, while I enjoyed scoping out all the hiking trails below. The Buddha was definitely large and in charge, but the best part was just feeling a million miles away from the city and enjoying all of the gorgeous tranquil scenery.


Next up: Tai O fishing village. Just on the other side of Lantau Island, this little town feels like it is trapped in time. It could have been 1900 or 2100. Bicycles and small boats are the main modes of transportation, while all commercial activity revolves around the fruits of their fishing labors. The village is filled with rickety stilted over-water structures and festively ornamented with all sorts of dried marine species. We arrived just in time to see the sun setting as all the fishing boats were docking back in the harbor. Absolutely lovely.


Stanley Beach: a slice of Australasian heaven on the south side of HK island. We spent an idyllic Sunday afternoon wandering through this beach side town, pretending we were in Australia. A tad touristy, but a mecca for those of us who appreciate ocean front living, Asian flair, and Australian charm.


I think it's safe to say that by the end of the weekend another Hazy had become a Hong Kong convert