Behind the splendor of Hong Kong, this country has the region away from the impression of the metropolis. Hidden in between there are dozens of islands, just west of Lantau Island. Regions are named Tai O.

The place was known as a fishing village which was built approximately 2000 years ago. Tanka is the name of the native tribe, who were the immigrants from mainland China. According to the predicate as the fishing village, Tai O is occupied by residents who rely mostly of seafood, especially fish. This area can be reached via two paths; the land and sea.

When the sea route is chosen, the trip can be started from Hong Kong Island by ferry. Travel time is approximately one hour. But, if you want to feel even more amazing experience, preferably you can take the landline. How not? As long as the eye could see, on either side of the road lies the beautiful natural scenery. For those citizens who frequently ambushed urban pollution, the road to Tai O to be a fairly potent drug tired. Region is truly refreshing green eyes. With overland travel, this fishing village can be accessed via the Tung Chung, a city that had just opened by Hong Kong government in the late 1990s.

From lodging in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Peninsula part of, the trip could take about 1.5 hours. Mass Transit Railway (MTR) became the first vehicle to reach Tai O. Seven stations must be passed to reach the transit station in Lai King, before the Tung Chung who is also the end of the route of the MTR station. From Tung Chung, we can continue by using a bus trip. After enjoying over 40 minute journey, arrived at their destination, Taio.

This area became a tourist destination since 1980′s. Precisely since public transportation is held. It deliberately kept by the Hong Kong government because of the potential local and international tourists pan. Tai O Residents living in floating houses from wood.

Seeing the building architecture, floating homes are not much different from similar homes in Sumatra and Kalimantan. Not many people living in this fishing village. Demographically, the majority of residents are elderly. Some were teenagers and children.

When Tai O residents reach productive age, they usually migrate to urban areas to seek his fortune in another field other than fisheries. That is why, from 100 thousand inhabitants in the early 1990s, is now only approximately 2,000 people who settled permanently in the area. Tai O new young generation will return to her home page at certain moments, to simply vacation and met their parents.

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