Tai O is a fishing village on Lantau Island where stilt houses line tidal waterways and are connected by wooden walkways. Its architecture reflects a close relationship between homes, fishing, and the rhythms of the water.
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The wooden walkways connect houses that sit above the tidal flats, creating a neighborhood shaped by water rather than roads. Tai O’s stilt houses historically served as both homes for fishermen and shops where fish merchants bought catches.
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- Tai O’s stilt houses are known as pang uk.
- The houses historically served as both residences and fish-merchants’ shops.
- Platforms and walkways connect houses and function as shared routes.
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