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Hong Kong’s Hidden Water Town: The Poetic Time of Tai O Fishing Village

Summer is lingering, fishing boats are criss-crossing the mountains and the sea Afternoon bench listening to the dialogue between waves and wind Recommended check-in locations The bird's eye view under the blue Oyong Bridge gives a clear view of fishing village life Tai O Heritage Hotel, white walls and tile roof, peaceful time in memory You may be able to catch a glimpse of pink dolphins playing at the Hushan Observation Deck. The murals along the street depict the stories and dreams of the fishing village. Fishing Village Limited Food Holding fresh fruit popsicles in hand, pineapple, watermelon and mango are refreshing and thirst-quenching Sha Weng’s fluffy and smooth eggs are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. You’ll fall in love with it after one bite. Tai O shrimp cake and squid fried rice with rich shrimp paste flavor will make your taste buds dance Not to be missed are the mango glutinous rice cakes and the thirst-quenching hibiscus tea. Convenient transportation It can be reached directly by taking a bus from Tung Chung or taking a boat from Central and then transferring to a bus. Tips Remember to prepare motion sickness medicine before taking the bus Speedboats go out to sea to look for dolphins, and you may get unexpected results Bring a telephoto lens, every corner of Tai O is worth documenting On this Mother’s Day, take your mother to this water town forgotten by time Every step in Tai O is a poem, every scene is a painting Let your soul be comforted in this silence and share the beauty of this tranquility with your mother. # Sign up for the hotel trial sleeper in May #Mother's Day 2024
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Posted: May 9, 2024
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