Ngong Ping 360
Ngong Ping 360
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
About
Ngong Ping Cable Car - the gateway to start your Lantau adventure in Hong Kong! Ngong Ping Cable Car connects downtown Tung Chung and Ngong Ping on Lantau Island. Adopting a safe and reliable bi-cable ropeway, the cable car is first-of-its-kind in Hong Kong. The journey begins from Tung Chung, crossing Tung Chung Bay to reach the angle station on Airport Island and turning 60 degrees towards North Lantau. You will be greeted with the vistas of the distant and vast South China Sea and the rolling greens of North Lantau Country Park. At the comfort of the cabin, enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the Hong Kong International Airport, verdant, mountainous terrain of Lantau Island, the Big Buddha and the 360-degree view of Ngong Ping Plateau. Alight from the cable car cabin and you will arrive at Ngong Ping Village – the best starting point for your Hong Kong visit to “must-see” attractions such as the Big Buddha, Po Lin Monastery, Tai O fishing village, etc.
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Neighbourhood: New Territories
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- Tung Chung • 4 min walk
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- Travel2 contributionsgood experienceI took the crystal cable car which was very nice and beautiful. Really enjoyed the great view of Airport and Tung Chung city view. It take arounf 20 minutes and can walk to big Buddha. Must try in Hong Kong.Visited August 2023Travelled soloWritten 6 October 2023
- Travel678166543641 contributionFabulous day out by Ngong Ping 360It’s the best day we chose to go to Lautau Island by the 360 crystal+ cabin. Light breezes, clear sky with stunning views. It’s amazing to see through up, below n 360 degrees surroundings! Steady cable car rides together with very friendly staff of 360, they all made our day!Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 13 December 2023
- Traveling with Good VibesDubai, United Arab Emirates505 contributionsNgong Ping 360 on Lantau Island, Hong Kong, is an absolute treasure blending natural beauty with cultural richnessThe cable car ride is the star attraction, offering breathtaking views of lush mountains and the serene South China Sea, providing a serene escape from the city below. Upon arriving at Ngong Ping Village, a culturally immersive experience unfolds. The majestic Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery offer tranquility and spirituality, while the Wisdom Path invites serene walks amidst nature. Visitors can engage in tea appreciation sessions, sample local vegetarian cuisine, and explore traditional architecture and artifacts. Despite queues, the experience is worth it. The difference between Standard and Crystal cable cars lies in the transparent floor, with Crystal+ offering floor-to-ceiling views. Despite queues, the journey and cultural richness make Ngong Ping 360 an unforgettable adventure, perfect for spiritual retreats, cultural explorations, or scenic escapes.Visited March 2023Travelled soloWritten 3 February 2024
- Czar EmmanuelManila, Philippines10,230 contributionsNgong Ping village is worth-visiting!Taking Ngong Ping 360 is the best way to visit Ngong Ping village, the Po Lin Monastery, and the majestic Tian Tan Buddha of Lantau Island. It's a 20-25min cable car ride either with the "standard" cable car or the more expensive "crystal" cable car. The ride offers you a spectacular view of the island and the sea, particularly of the HZMB that connects Hong Kong and Macau. We took the ride on a weekend, which also happened to be a holiday, and the queue was very long. The first area you'll see from the cable car station is the Ngong Ping village with its array of restaurants, souvenir shops, etc. Next comes the 1906 Po Lin Monastery, and finally the 268-step stairs that take you to the biggest sitting statue of Buddha in the world. The view from the top was amazing! There are other places to visit on Lantau Island, but the three sites I have mentioned are the most popular ones. Highly recommended! 👌Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 4 April 2024
- Andy L.Jersey City, New Jersey5 contributionsOverpriced but fun activity.We had a great time, although we thought it was a little on the expensive side for what it was (Strictly talking about the gondola ride). Still, if you're here and have the time, it's a nice activity. We did the one way trip up, took the 21 bus to Tai O. After our exploration there, we took the 1 bus to Mui Wo Ferry Terminal and took the Ferry to Central Terminal, then did the Tram stuff afterwards. Made all our connections with no trouble relying just on Google Maps informing us when the busses/ferries departed.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 17 June 2024
- Ug O12 contributionsIt's an absolutely stunning vista.We went on a weekend, so there was a big line to board our vehicle. Verdant mountains with a view of the Hong Kong Harbor and the airport in the distance. Would love to come back and use the crystal vehicle the next time.Visited July 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 22 July 2024
- Val D44 contributionsLovely ViewsWe loved the Crystal Cabin and were lucky to travel on a clear, sunny day so we were able to see the scenery well and ride was fantastic and had lots of great views to photograph. We just purchased tickets and went independently as none of the tours suited us. With the money we saved we took a cab to Chung Tung and it was absolutely worth it to drive over some of the lovely bridges between the islands. We found the climb to Big Buddha pretty easy (we are fit seniors) especially as we went early to avoid the heat of the day. The temple and gardens were lovely and being early it was not crowded. There were plenty of places to buy drinks and lunch.Visited July 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 1 September 2024
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westonc
Gonubie, South Africa1,771 contributions
Feb 2020
My wife and I and our daughter arrived in Hong Kong on a Cathay Pacific flight at 7am and as we were only departing at 9pm, we decided to spend the day doing the Ngong Ping 360 Lantau Cultural Exploration Tour.
We took the bus to the Tung Chung cable car station where we then took the Ngong Ping 360 cable car to Ngong Ping Village. We chose the glass bottom “Crystal cabin” which was a good choice as it accentuated the magnificent views.
After strolling around the fascinating village, we met our guide at the designated time and meeting point, whereby we attended an interesting artistic flower tea demonstration at Linong Tea House. We were also able to sample the tea which was very pleasant.
We then boarded a bus and were transported to the Tai O Fishing Village where we were shown around and visited traditional shacks on stilts. Thereafter, we boarded a boat and cruised through the waterways of Tai O. We were also extremely fortunate to experience a close encounter with playful white dolphins, who spent some time swimming around our boat.
Upon our return to the Tai O village, we were given some vouchers to spend at selected eateries and we sampled some local food, including fish balls and sugar doughnuts which were delicious.
After returning to Ngong Ping by bus, we said goodbye to our guide and continued to explore on our own. We visited the big Tian Tan Buddha statue by climbing the 268 steps and then visited the Po Lin Monastery, both of which were extremely fascinating. We also continued strolling around and exploring Ngong Ping Village, where-after we took the cable car back to Tung Chung and then the bus back to the airport.
Overall, it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience which we would definitely recommend.
We took the bus to the Tung Chung cable car station where we then took the Ngong Ping 360 cable car to Ngong Ping Village. We chose the glass bottom “Crystal cabin” which was a good choice as it accentuated the magnificent views.
After strolling around the fascinating village, we met our guide at the designated time and meeting point, whereby we attended an interesting artistic flower tea demonstration at Linong Tea House. We were also able to sample the tea which was very pleasant.
We then boarded a bus and were transported to the Tai O Fishing Village where we were shown around and visited traditional shacks on stilts. Thereafter, we boarded a boat and cruised through the waterways of Tai O. We were also extremely fortunate to experience a close encounter with playful white dolphins, who spent some time swimming around our boat.
Upon our return to the Tai O village, we were given some vouchers to spend at selected eateries and we sampled some local food, including fish balls and sugar doughnuts which were delicious.
After returning to Ngong Ping by bus, we said goodbye to our guide and continued to explore on our own. We visited the big Tian Tan Buddha statue by climbing the 268 steps and then visited the Po Lin Monastery, both of which were extremely fascinating. We also continued strolling around and exploring Ngong Ping Village, where-after we took the cable car back to Tung Chung and then the bus back to the airport.
Overall, it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience which we would definitely recommend.
Written 9 January 2021
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Kevin T
Auckland, New Zealand1,211 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
I loved it, great views across HK and a decent trip up the mountain range. ( you can also walk it if you prefer ) Go early to avoid the madness, a return ticket was around $ NZ 65 each return. Enjoy.....
Written 5 January 2020
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Ken
Ipoh, Malaysia64 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Experience a slightly suburb lifestyle in Ngong Ping. However the hilltop is developed to be a tourist spot so food are pretty pricey and get ready to pay more. However there are some local running eatery from their house.
Written 3 January 2020
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PBlyth
Tampa, FL254 contributions
Jan 2020
You reach this cable car by taking the metro out of Hong Kong to Lantau Island to go see the Big Buddha. The train will drop you at the entrance to a big mall with plenty of food. Walk past the mall following the signs and you will find the entrance to the cable cars. If you pay a little extra you can ride a car with a glass floor but it isn't necessary as the view is stunning from anywhere inside a car. It can take 20 minutes to reach the top of the mountain and you are treated to 360 degree views of mountains, seas and islands. You can even see the new Hong Kong airport that was once open sea but now a bustling airport. Have your camera ready for this one!
Written 20 March 2020
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Luxtravellers
Brisbane, Australia65 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
We had 2 days on Lantau island on our way to Paris. We spent the 1st day at Disneyland to keep the kids happy and then the 2nd day we did the Ngong Ping tour to Big Buddha and the Fishing village. Ken was our tour guide and split his commentary between Chinese and English, he was excellent! Really informative and great sense of humour.
The cable car trip to Ngong Ping was great and we opted for the standard car (shared with 3 others). Spectacular scenery and really enjoyable trip up and back.
Ken met us at the top and guided us to the tea house for the first part of the tour and then onto the bus for the trip to the fishing village (very interesting) and finally a walk to the Big Buddha and the temple.
All in all well worth it and great way to spend a day!
The cable car trip to Ngong Ping was great and we opted for the standard car (shared with 3 others). Spectacular scenery and really enjoyable trip up and back.
Ken met us at the top and guided us to the tea house for the first part of the tour and then onto the bus for the trip to the fishing village (very interesting) and finally a walk to the Big Buddha and the temple.
All in all well worth it and great way to spend a day!
Written 11 January 2020
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Shannon
Suva, Fiji1,177 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Booking queues were actually longer than buying it off the counter. When boarding from Lantau they usually put individual/ groups in separate carts, so if you're in a very big group separate yourselves otherwise they'll stuff you all in one. They do this for tourist photo sales purposes which you will get at the top. Coming back down from Ngong Ping they put everyone together in the same Cart, so I recommend taking all your cable cart photos while going up. Must recommend activity in HK
Written 11 June 2023
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Chris D
Leicester, UK114 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
5.7 Km Cable Car ride over land sea and hills. Cars are basic but comfortable. Only had to wait 15 to 20 minutes in line for a car, but in height of summer warned that might extend to a couple of hours. Trip over the hills excellent with great views over the airport. Access from MTR station good - only 5 minute walk. But beware, the destination is the Bronze Budda and Theme village. Budda up 260 steps and ok with numbers there when we visited, but guess at height of season it could be oppressive. Views from Budda though are excellent.
Written 21 January 2020
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Philip Lim
Quezon City, Philippines194 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Worth visiting once, we took the crystal cable car ride down from Ngong Ping village, which has a monastery atop and the giant Buddha. The cable car ride was nice and peaceful, with a beautiful view of the harbor, airport, and the town of Tung Chun. The crystal car has a glass bottom which adds a certain thrill to the ride.
Written 10 June 2023
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Walter Z
Wiesbaden, Germany301 contributions
Nov 2023 • Business
As I had little time on a business trip, my visit fell on a Sunday. I was there early, expecting a big crowd, and I hadn't booked a ticket in advance. And lo and behold - the line to buy tickets was very short and in 10 minutes I was already sitting in the gondola: I recommend the Crystal Plus, it's absolutely spectacular. And you seem to get into a fast lane. The ride is absolutely impressive - the view through the glass floor is phenomenal. I chose the lunch break for the return journey - there weren't many people and by chance I got a whole gondola to myself. An unforgettable experience for me!
Written 8 December 2023
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Traveling with Good Vibes
Dubai, United Arab Emirates505 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
The cable car ride is the star attraction, offering breathtaking views of lush mountains and the serene South China Sea, providing a serene escape from the city below.
Upon arriving at Ngong Ping Village, a culturally immersive experience unfolds. The majestic Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery offer tranquility and spirituality, while the Wisdom Path invites serene walks amidst nature.
Visitors can engage in tea appreciation sessions, sample local vegetarian cuisine, and explore traditional architecture and artifacts. Despite queues, the experience is worth it.
The difference between Standard and Crystal cable cars lies in the transparent floor, with Crystal+ offering floor-to-ceiling views.
Despite queues, the journey and cultural richness make Ngong Ping 360 an unforgettable adventure, perfect for spiritual retreats, cultural explorations, or scenic escapes.
Upon arriving at Ngong Ping Village, a culturally immersive experience unfolds. The majestic Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery offer tranquility and spirituality, while the Wisdom Path invites serene walks amidst nature.
Visitors can engage in tea appreciation sessions, sample local vegetarian cuisine, and explore traditional architecture and artifacts. Despite queues, the experience is worth it.
The difference between Standard and Crystal cable cars lies in the transparent floor, with Crystal+ offering floor-to-ceiling views.
Despite queues, the journey and cultural richness make Ngong Ping 360 an unforgettable adventure, perfect for spiritual retreats, cultural explorations, or scenic escapes.
Written 3 February 2024
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Hi. I am planning to visit hongkong during chinese new year on 29 Jan 2025. Can I check if Ngong Ping 360 is open during CNY period 29 Jan 2025 to 2 Feb 2025? Thank you.
Written 5 October 2024
10:00am to 6:00pm / 9:00am to 6:00pm ( from 2 to 4 and 7 Oct ) / 9:00am to 6:30pm (every Saturday, Sunday and public holidays in October 2024)
Cable Car Discovery Centre
Daily: 11AM - 5PM
Closings & holidays
Closed from October 28 to November 1, 2024 for maintenance.
For information on closures due to maintenance or inclement weather, please visit the Ngong Ping 360 website. Close to December
Written 9 October 2024
We are flying to NZ in 19th December but we have an 11hour stopover in Hong Kong, I’m looking at some things to do outside the airport and from what I have read this cable car is not far from the airport. Is it easy enough to get to from the airport, any advice would be appreciated also if you have any other ideas for us?? Many thx paul
Written 22 September 2024
Diane C
Skegness, United Kingdom
I'm trying to book tickets for 13th March 2024 , some sites show availability, others show it crossed through. Do companies block book it, the actual site doesn't allow you to book that far ahead. Any answers appreciated. Thanks
Written 30 January 2024
If you are staying in Tung Chung just go there the day before and by them. We stayed at the Silveri and our concierge booked them for us the day before. Most people seem to book on Klook. We arrived at 9.30am and we were on the cable car by 10.30am later in the day the queue is horrific.
Written 31 January 2024
How to depart from Ngong Ping Village to Mong Kok via bus? Are buses there available at any time? Because we have a plane to catch.Thank you!
Written 8 March 2023
How to depart from Ngong Ping Village to Mong Kok via bus? Are buses there available at any time? Thank you!
Written 8 March 2023
What is the best time of day to go? We are planning on getting there at 4pm will this allow enough time? Thanks
Written 4 August 2019
Hi Ella, you need half a day (4 hours at least ) I would say . We spent about 6 hours including the cable car ride was enough to see everything and grab some snacks.
Written 5 August 2019
Bonz1016
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
With the ongoing protest will it be safe to travel now in hongkong? because i already made my booking and it is non refundable thanks
Written 25 July 2019
Hong Kong is a huge city and it is unlikely that you will run into protesters especially if you visit during the week as most protests are on the weekends. If you are out on Lantau island where the cable car and airport is, then you have nothing to worry about.
Written 15 December 2019
How can we get ticket for this. Do we need to book in advance or can get directly once we reach there
Written 21 June 2019
We booked online but certainly can buy on site. Online saves you time in line
Written 26 June 2019
Hi, I hope everyone will take a moment to answer my question here, I just booked my ngong ping ticket via klook one way, but I plan to ride a bus going up to village and use the ticket going back to Tung Chung via cable car, my question is there a ticketing office in the village where I can redeem my voucher so I dont need to queue from the counter of Tung chung?? And would it be possible to travel early by bus straight going to the village like 7-8am ??
Written 15 June 2019
Yes there is a ticket office in the village and you can even buy your tickets there.
Written 21 June 2019
ciao
dal sito ho visto che dal 6 al 26 marzo è prevista la manutenzione, è il servizio sarà momentaneamente sospeso, qualcuno ci è stato di recente?
Written 20 March 2019
Noi ci siamo state ieri e la manutenzione era in corso. Dal 23 aprile a inizio maggio.... ci sono dei bus per salire
Written 27 April 2019
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