Tai O is known for the stilt houses which are interconnected, forming a close-knit community. Previously you paid 50 cents to use a sampan to cross the creek that separates Lantau Island from the rest of Tai O. Now a bridge is in place, more convenient for people but the distinct flavor is gone.
A popular tourist spot riding on its being called “the Venice in Hong Kong”, Tai O has not lost its charisma though.