Located in the north side of Lantau Island in Hong Kong, Tai-O Village is a time-honored fishing village praised as Venice of Hong Kong. Unique water village custom is formed in Tai-O Village in Lantau Island by interconnected waterways and sheds in the water. And you can experience the custom and of Dan Ethnic Group and their living buildings.
The residences of Tai-O Village are still traditional Chinese shanties. Dan people lived on fishing in their early life so they have got used to living on the sea. When they do not go to sea, they like to live in the sheds supported by wooden pillars and covered with iron sheets, which are seldom found now and has been rare heritage that many photography fans photo at after coming from remote areas. Besides, there are many temples in Tai-O Village, including historical Temple of Guanyu, Dr Hou Temple, Hung Shing Temple, Tin Hau Temple, etc. all these temples are well worth visiting.
Since Tai-O Village is fishing villages famous for salt industry, the most famous specialties of the village are salted fish, shrimp paste, shrimp sauce, etc. The restaurants of Tai-O Village make delicate dished by using local fresh materials such as Fried Swamp Cabbage with Shrimp Sauce. Local dishes including Fried Rice with Chicken and Salted Fish, Fried Rice with shrimp paste, Steamed Beef with Shrimp Sauce and Fried Cuttlefish Cake can be tasted in tea houses and restaurants. In addition, the delicious snacks in Tai-O Village include maltose biscuit and beancurd jelly.