Tai O is mostly inhabited by Tankas or boat people – a nomadic southern Chinese ethnic group who first settled there over two centuries ago, having previously lived on junks in the South China Sea

Tai O is mostly inhabited by Tankas or boat people – a nomadic southern Chinese ethnic group who first settled there over two centuries ago, having previously lived on junks in the South China Sea
Korean transplant Hailey Shin’s sophomore art gallery is a first for DB and a welcome addition to the community- and you don’t have to buy anything.
One-time cartoonist and freshly minted novelist LARRY FEIGN shines a light on Mui Wo’s murky past by celebrating the life of a notorious pirate queen
Newly published non-profit photo book Dear Hong Kong seeks to increase social awareness of diversity and inclusion through interviews with 80 talented Hongkongers from around the globe. Elizabeth Jerabek sits down with three Lantau residents involved in the project.
“Hop in,” Kathy Dixon says with a twinkle in her eye. She has just arrived at the Tai O bus terminus and is excited to show us the local herd of feral cows that she spotted on her drive over from Shui Hau to meet us.
Perched high on a lush hillside in the far north-west, Tai O Heritage Hotel gazes out proudly across the South China Sea.
As one of the city’s most popular day-trip destinations, Tai O is as big on street food as it is on scenic views.
Tucked snugly away in the south-western corner of Lantau, Tai O is rich in history and local colour and, as one of the last bastions of Hong Kong heritage to survive territory-wide development, it’s a fantastic place to observe traditional village life.
The Central – Mui Wo Ferry Route has awarded a new five-year ferry service licence to Sun Ferry Services Company. Additional ferries and new fares will come into effect from April 1, 2021. Sun Ferry will be upgrading the facilities onboard the vessels and carrying out pier beautification.
Easter break is just around the corner. Check out what events are happening in Discovery Bay & Lantau, for kids and the whole family to enjoy below.