Ngongping is one of the representative attractions in Hong Kong. The Ngongping 360 cable car connects Tung Chung to Ngong Ping. Along the way, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lantau Island. It is also the way to arrive at the Tian Tan Buddha, Po Lin Monastery, Tai O Fishing Village, and other attractions. Let’s take a look at the one-day travel guide.
Ngongping 360 cable car
The Ngongping 360 cable car ride is about 25 minutes. There are 3 cabins to choose from, standard cabin, crystal cabin, and ultra transparent glass cabin. The crystal cabin and ultra-transparent glass cabin have a transparent bottom which allows you to enjoy the views of the mountains and sea below.
Ngongping 360 cable car ticket price
There are various ticket prices for the Ngongping 360 cable car. An adult ticket for a round-trip standard cabin is $270, tickets for a crystal cabin are $350, and tickets for the ultra-transparent glass cabin are $395. They also provide child and senior tickets, the cheapest of which is $95. For details, please visit the Ngongping 360 ticket purchase website.
Ngongping 360 cable car opening hours
The opening hours of the Ngongping 360 cable car are the same as Ngongping Market, from 10 am to 6 pm every day. For the latest and special arrangements for the cable car, please visit the Ngongping 360 website to check the special announcement.
Ngongping 360 cable car transportation
You can reach Tung Chung cable car station by walking for about 5 minutes from Exit B of Tung Chung MTR station. If you take the bus, you can walk 10-15 minutes from the Shun Tung Road bus station.
One day tour for Ngongping
1. Ngong Ping Village
Once you arrive, you can explore Ngongping Village, which is located outside of the cable car station. The village is designed to resemble a traditional Chinese village and offers shops and restaurants such as a souvenir shop and Li-Nong Tea House. You can have a meal here as a rest stop or buy some local souvenirs.
Ngongping Village is the only way to go to the Tian Tan Buddha. There are several local snack stores and Douhua stores along the road. Also, you can see cows and a big stone plaque there.
2. Tian Tan Buddha
After leaving Ngongping village, you will arrive at Tian Tan Buddha, which is one of the most representative attractions in Hong Kong. It took 12 years of planning and construction. The Buddha is the tallest bronze Buddha statue in the world, with 34 meters hight and located at an altitude of 520 meters. If you want to get closer to the Buddha, you must pass the test of 268 stairs. So, please prepare for the exercise!
3. Po Lin Monastery
After walking 10 minutes from Tian Tam Buddha, you will arrive at Po Lin Monastery. Po Lin Monastery was established in 1906, and which already stood on Lantau Island for more than a hundred years. It has the architectural features of typical Chinese gardens. You can enjoy a delightful view of luxury buildings, shaded by lush trees and set off by booming flowers at every corner of the temple.
After visiting Po Lin Monastery, you can go to the monastery’s vegetarian kitchen and enjoy the special delicacy of vegetarian dishes of the monastery. Generally, visitors will be offered a soup, a deep-fried dish and a vegetable dish to go with rice. Also, food is provided according to the number of people at a table and dishes are varied according to the season.
Route of the one-day tour
Tips for your visit
- The best time to visit is morning, you can avoid crowds and enjoy a more peaceful experience.
- The cable car may not operate in bad weather, so check weather conditions before your visit.
- Consider purchasing tickets online in advance to save time.