travel asia china hong kong lantau island tai o
Taio O, a city/island on the west of Lautau Island, is an ancient fishing village with a history in piracy and smuggling.
It is also sometimes called the "Venice" of Hong Kong. A good deal of this village appears to hang precariously over the water on stilts.
The town is split in two by a narrow river and small ferries carry the residents back and forth.
The village is famous for its fish paste."
When we visited it in 1991, I found it's history and ambiance fascinating.
Lately, I read that a fire destroyed much of the town in 2000, but that it still remains a favorite site for tourists.
LINK TO WIKIPEDIAS PAGE ON TAI O
TRAVEL: December 1991
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(images scanned from old slides)
Waterfront, Tai O, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China, 1991.
Riverfront scene, Tai O, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China, 1991.
Riverfront scene, Tai O, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China, 1991.
River scene, Tai O, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China, 1991.
These stand-up ferries take locals back and forth across the narrow river.
Tai O's famous fish paste is shown here at the edge of a wooden pier, Tai O, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China, 1991.
Chicken, duck, and fish are dried and/or salted before sale, Tai O, Hong Kong - 1991
Lynn shows her affection for dried and pressed Chicken, Tai O, Hong Kong - 1991
Fish monger plying his trade, Tai O, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China, 1991.
Bird cages grace many strucures, Tai O, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China, 1991.
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