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Tai O

City in Islands, Hong Kong

Overview

Tai O is a charming fishing village on Lantau Island, Hong Kong, known for its unique stilt houses, friendly residents, and rich heritage. Blending traditional culture with picturesque scenery, it offers a glimpse into Hong Kong's rural past while serving as a popular destination for day-trippers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Hong Kong
District
Islands
Population
3,300
Time Zone
Asia/Hong_Kong
Coordinates
22.25°, 113.87°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$1,197
Local Cost
$860
Local Income
$1,200
Cashless
40
English
40
Temperature
24.0°C
Summer Avg
28.8°C
Winter Avg
18.1°C
Record High
32.9°C
Record Low
7.0°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1599 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
78
Walk Score
78
Footways
155.0
Airport
HKG
Distance
8 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.

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