Tai O is the largest village on the northwest coast of Lantau Island. It was once a centre of salt export trade to the Mainland. The salt pans have now been converted into fish ponds. The village splits into 2 halves: a mainland section and an island settlement across a narrow creek. The rope-ferry between the 2 settlements is the most remarkable feature of the village. It offers a 20-second crossing on a wooden flat-bottomed boat pulled by 2 villagers. This means of transport has existed here for 50 years and is still in use even though a new pedestrain bridge has been built. Filming in sampans for a longer crossing or going up the creek is negotiable. Prior approval of the Marine Department is required for filming at navigable waterways.
Pedestrian bridge
No application is required. Please complete the notification form of location filming in public areas and send it by fax to Police Public Relations Wing for record. If the filming is to take place in country park areas, a country park permit should be sought from Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department.
Compliments to the government and public bodies that have agreed to consider applications to hire premises or facilities under their management for location filming.