The Hong Kong Tourism Board is planning to transform Tai O from an old fishing village to a new tourist destination. Opinions diverge greatly on this plan. Some people are deeply concerned that this development may spoil the historical features, unique culture, and community structure of the village.政府有意發展大澳為旅遊區，對老漁村帶來新衝擊。政府認為發展大澳，需要重新規劃漁村、清拆棚屋、興建酒店及購物商場等等，贊成及反對之聲此起彼落。反對者認為，大澳的發展會破壞其社區結構及文化特色；而支持者則認為經濟與保育可以並存，政府應該利用大澳的特色，發展生態旅遊。
