Tai O is one of the outlying islands west of Hong Kong, located southwest of Lantau Island. Nicknamed "The Venice of Hong Kong" it is one of the most famous outlying islands in Hong Kong. It is special not only in being a fishing village, but also not being polluted by urban life yet. Whenever you go to Tai O, you will always feel the relaxation and comfort you will not find in any other parts of Hong Kong.
Most families in Tai O have their own boat because the main means of transportation in Tai O by sea. Moreover, people in Tai O live in houses called "pangwu", the "bamboo houses" or "stilt houses", because of their appearance. These houses are made of wood and leaves traditionally, with circular roofs and are supported by stone columns. Later on, the stilt houses were rebuilt with wood and tin plates.