Take one of these fascinating tours to experience traditional Chinese culture and the greenery of Lantau Island, the largest island in Hong Kong.

Lantau can be reached by either sea or road, so you have the choice of taking a scenic ferry trip to the picturesque village of Mui Wo or starting the tour by coach.

A key feature of these tours is Ngong Ping 360, Hong Kong's latest attraction that includes a stunning 5.7-km cable car ride up a mountainside to Ngong Ping Village. The 25-minute journey offers breath-taking panoramic views encompassing the airport, South China Sea, lush mountains and valleys, and the awe-inspiring Giant Buddha statue.

The cable car takes you to the culturally themed Ngong Ping Village, which incorporates three major attractions, Walking with Buddha, Monkey's Tale Theatre and the Ngong Ping Tea House, along with a diverse array of eateries and shops.

You'll also visit the famous Po Lin Monastery nearby, and view the world's tallest seated, outdoor bronze Buddha sitting atop 268 steps. A short walk away is the Wisdom Path, an ancient prayer inscribed on a series of wooden columns.

Another highlight of these tours is a visit to the unique Tanka boat-people's stilt-house fishing village at Tai O.

Some tours offer a vegetarian lunch prepared by the monks at the Po Lin Monastery or a stop at the beautiful white sand Cheung Sha beach.

From time to time, the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car service is closed for regularly scheduled maintenance. Check out Servicing Days for a list of these days in 2008. On such days, the tour will take alternative transportation to Ngong Ping 360.