Tiny bridges and backstreets in the village Tai O, Hong Kong 19 Feb 2017
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After sunset, before darkness falls, the light reflects blue off of the aluminium houses in Tai O fishing village, Hong Kong. The village spans the creek between Tai O Island and the western flats of Lantau Island. Tanka (boat people) have built their homes on stilts here, where the Tai O creek and Tai O river meet, so they can continue their traditional livelihood, fishing.
The aluminium houses are interconnected with wooden bridges. A rope-drawn ferry operated for 85 years, allowing people to cross the creek that separated the village until it was replaced with a wooden draw-bridge. Mountains create a picturesque backdrop to this village built in the coastal wetlands.
Visit the town's seafood market and take a boat ride around the houses by adding a day trip to any of Insight Guides' trips to Hong Kong.
