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operation until the end of the 19th century and was restored in 1985. The sea views from
here are sterling.
To the southeast of the fort is an ancient stone circle . The origins and age of the circle
are uncertain, but it probably dates from the neolithic or early Bronze Age and may have
been used in rituals.
To get here from Tai O, walk south from the bus station for 250m and pick up section 7 of
the coastal Lantau Trail, a distance of about 8km. The trail then carries on to the northeast
and Shek Pik for another 12km, where you can catch bus 1 back to Mui Wo.
BOAT TOUR
BOAT TOURS
(Tai O; 1 from Mui Wo, 11 from Tung Chung, 21 from Ngong Ping)
As soon as you step off the bus in Tai O you'll be greeted by elderly women offering 'dol-
phin tours'. While you're unlikely to spot one of the increasingly rare pink dolphins, this can
be a nice chance to take a spin around the village waterways. Always agree on a price be-
forehand - expect to pay about HK$20 per person for a 20-minute trip.
WINDSURFING, KAYAKING
LONG COAST SEASPORTS
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 8104 6222; www.longcoast.hk ; 29 Lower Cheung Sha Village; 10am-sun-
set Mon-Fri, 9am-sunset Sat & Sun)
If sun, surf and sand are what you're after, then you need look no further. This water-sports
centre has its own lodge and campground and offers windsurfing, sea kayaking and wake-
boarding. Day-long windsurfing lessons are HK$1400, while a single kayak rents for
HK$70/210 for an hour/half-day.
MARTIAL ARTS
HONG KONG SHAOLIN WUSHU CULTURE CENTRE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 2985 8898; http://shaolincc.org.hk ; Shek Tsai Po St, Tai O;courses from
HK$650)
Located outside the centre of Tai O is this low-key martial arts school, one of the few in
Hong Kong that runs intensive short courses for curious first-timers. However, classes are
offered on an irregular basis, so check the website. On-site accommodation is available. It's
next to the Hung Shing Temple.
GOLF
DISCOVERY BAY GOLF CLUB
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 2987 7273; www.dbgc.hk ;Valley Rd, Discovery Bay;green fees weekday/
weekend HK$2000/3100; Discovery Bay)
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