Lantau Island: Tai O & Big Buddha

Lantau Island is Hong Kong's premier family day-trip destination, combining the ancient stilt-house fishing village of Tai O (accessible by bus from Tung Chung MTR) with the towering Tian Tan Buddha at Ngong Ping, reached by cable car (HKD 255 return adult / HKD 127 child). The full loop via Po Lin Monastery takes 6-8 hours; perfect for ages 5 and up. Budget around HKD 400-600 per adult all-in. Compared to Cheung Chau, Lantau offers more diverse attractions, and the cable car ride alone covers 5.7 km, making it 40% longer than the ferry to Lamma Island.