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Venice of Hong Kong

Tai O is a small fishing village often called the "Venice of Hong Kong".
Located on the western side of Lantau Island,
it is a rare example of a Chinese stilt-house community and
the home to the Tanka people.
Tanka is a community of fisher folk
who have built their homes on stilts above the tidal flats for
generations because they are not comfortable on land.

Tai O has become one of the Hong Kong's most popular attractions.
Salted fish and shrimp paste are traditional products of this fishing village.
In Darkness
In Darkness		 The Tide Is Out
The Tide Is Out		 New Bridge and New Houses
New Bridge and New Houses		 Sunset at Venice of Hong Kong
Sunset at Venice of Hong Kong
Bathed in Pale Moonlight
Bathed in Pale Moonlight		 Venice of Hong Kong (2)
Venice of Hong Kong (2)		 Venice of Hong Kong
Venice of Hong Kong

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Terry Bowker PM reply 21-Feb-2011 12:46
Great Gallery of Tai O! _V_!
Marcia Rules PM reply 12-Aug-2009 23:47
I love your eye! great set of photo jewels ~V~
Kam 22-Jan-2009 02:51
Fantastic photos. I had the privilege to visit this unique place few years ago. It shows quite a bit of structures contrast compare with the modern Central area of HK. Thanks for sharing these gorgeous photos.
Rosemarie Kusserow PM reply 17-Jan-2009 06:41
Very nice and interesting your *Venice of Hong Kong*, a great start for this gallery,
Rosemarie :o) V
Nikhil Bahl PM reply 14-Jan-2009 20:58
Great start to this gallery. v
BleuEvanescence PM reply 11-Jan-2009 13:47
Another gallery where, in no time, i will run out of words
to express my appreciation...
an nguyen PM reply 10-Jan-2009 01:07
This gallery will grow gracefully.....
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