Tai O, a Fishing Village on an Outlying Island

Tai O is a fishing village on the Lantau Island. Its unique old-world and rather laid-back style is the best refreshment to busy city people. It is better to visit Tao O on weekends for more shops open at the time.

















Stilt house (棚屋) is a signature in Tai O. Back to 200 years ago, fishermen built stilt houses over the water as safe accommodation from terrible weather.

















Small area of mangrove proves the water quality in Tai O is pretty good.

















Famous shrimp paste in production. The fresh savory shrimp flavor may disappear soon for the Hong Kong government plan to ban nest fishing to protect the environment. Then, the owner said he may replace the main ingredients by mainland shrimps which are in lower quality and hurt the taste. Wonder how a small business can hurt the environment and why transfer a natural coastal area into an artificial beach cannot.





The small market provides convenience to the aged population in the small village.

















Cats assembly at the door of a post office under a rainy day. What a funny scene.