A gondola lift that soars you across Lantau Island, Ngong Ping 360 entertains you with more than just stunning views. Get to witness Hong Kong’s contrasting leafy canopy to its usual metro lifestyle. Listed as one of the top 10 cable car ride experiences in the world, Ngong Ping 360 lets you experience the stunning views of the island while taking you to cloud nine. Ngong Ping 360 cable car connects the city centre of Tung Chung, Lantau and Ngong Ping. Tighten your seat belts and fly by the waters of Lantau, the Big Buddha and the Ngong Ping village.
Ngong Ping In a nutshell
Connecting the sea and the sky, Ngong Ping 360 gives you a panoramic view of the mighty South China Sea and the North Lantau Country Park. It stretches for 5.7 kilometers across the skyline of Hong Kong, making it Asia's longest double cable car. The ride starts from Tung Chung cable car station and crosses the Tung Chung bay before reaching Angle station on Airport Island.The cable car then takes a 60 degree turn towards North Lantau. Finally, you arrive at Ngong Ping Village. Ngong Ping is also very close to other famous tourist attractions in Hong Kong such as Po Lin Monastery and the Tai O Fishing Village. Take this calm and tranquil 25 minutes ride from bustling downtown to the lush and secluded Lantau Island.
How does Ngong Ping 360 Work?
Ngong Ping 360 connects Tung Chung and Ngong Ping and gives you a winsome view of Lantau Island in Hong Kong. It is a safe and reliable double cable car ropeway which lets you enjoy your ride without being doubtful of your safety. Sitting in the cable car, you will be able to watch over the magnificent Hong Kong Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, Northern Lantau Country Park, the enormous Tian Tan Buddha and the modish Hong Kong International Airport. You can get your virtual 360 degree tour here.
Suggested Itineraries
Family Fun
Spend quality time with your family and little ones on the Lantau Island with Ngong Ping 360. Choose between 4, 8 and 12 hours tours. You can enjoy Ngong Ping Cable Car, Ngong Ping Village, VR 360, Ngong Ping Piazza, Big Budhha during this tour.
Taste Hunt
Take a gastronomic tour with Ngong Ping 360 by boarding on Ngong Ping Cable Car, the visiting authentic eateries such as Li-Nong Tea House, Wo Kee Loong Snacks Express and Solo Balcony. Check out the street famous chargrilled egg waffles and shrimp paste at the Tai O street market.
Adventurous Hikers
For those who are gutsy and love exploring you can take the Ngong Ping fun Walk, visit the Wisdom Path, and spend some time at the Cheung Sha, the longest beach in Hong Kong. Walking the Lantau Trail and climbing the Lantau Peak are worthy feat to add to your hike.
Wildlife Lovers
Lantau is a preserved part of Hong Kong that retains its natural ecology and beauty. Ngong Ping Nature Centre, Ngong Ping Fun Walk, Tai O Yim Tin Mangrove Forest are places that must be visited if you love greens. Looking in on Tai O Cultural and Ecological Integrated Resource Centre and taking the Tai O Boat Excursion will inspire your inner animal lover.
Photography Lovers
Stop by Lantau trail, Wisdom Path, the Big Buddha, Ma Wan Chung Fishing Village, Po Lin Monastery and the Lion, Elephant and Tiger Hill for spectacular snaps.
Culture and Heritage
Drop in to Ngong Ping Garden Restaurant, the Big Buddha, Po Lin Monastery, Yeung Hau Temple at Tai O and Ngong Ping Village to experience the culture and learn the traditions of Lantau Island. Walk from Tai O street market to Tai O specialty market to taste and shop for the famous salted fish and dried shrimps.
Sights And Attractions Covered
The Big Buddha
This glorious outdoor bronze Buddha statue sits on top of the Mount Muk Yue, Tian Tan Buddha is only a 10-minutes walk from Ngong Ping Village. It is the largest statue of its kind. The statue measures a remarkable height of 34 meters. Visitors can ascend 268 steps to reach the three-storey pedestal to see the mejestic statue and enjoy Lantau from up there.
Po Lin Monastery
Facing the Big Buddha, sitting on the Ngong Ping Plateau is the Po Lin Monastery. It is a world renowned Buddhist establishment known for its unique architectural style. The roof ridge is decorated with ornaments of dragons, pheonixes and animal patterns. It is the epitome of sublime architecture, Buddhist culture, sculptural art, tradition and modernity.
Wisdom Path
Wisdom Path is a landscape installation of woooden columns inscribed with complete verses of Heart Sutra. Heart Sutra symbolises wisdom and completeness in its original language, Sanskrit. The 38 giant wood columns measure 8-10 meters tall and 1 meter wide. If you love hiking, make Nei Lak Shan country trail or Lantau trail your next stop from here.
Ngong Ping Piazza
The Ngong Ping Piazza is the perfect place to start touring the culture and nature of Ngong Ping. As you arrive at the Piazza, you will be surrounded by Chinese structures that radiate antiquity; reflecting the northern architectural style of Qing Dynasty. The landscape garden of Ngong Ping Piazza is constructed to clone the design of Po Lin Monastery.
Ngong Ping Trail
Ngong Ping Trail is 5.7 kilometers long that connects Tung Chung and Ngong Ping. Completing the trail takes about 4 hours to complete if you can spare time for a mid-way break. The alignment of Ngong Ping Trail is identical to the Ngong Ping Cable Car . The highest point of the trail is Nei Lak Shan from where you can witness an endless sky and mountainous terrain.
Ngong Ping 360 Tickets
Ngong Ping Cable Car Experience
- 25 minutes ride from Tung Chung to North Lantau.
- A 5.7 kilometer double cable ropeway.
- Choose between standard cabin and crystal cabin.
- Choose from a range of tickets and pick the experience that suits you best.
360 Buddhist Walk
- Ride the Ngong Ping Cable Car and watch the Lantau skyline and the South China Sea from up above.
- Study the architecture and place-setting of the Buddhist structures and learn about the story.
- A professional guide will provide you insights throughout the tour.
- Visit the Po Lin Monastery, Tian Tan Buddha, the Great Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas.
360 Lantau Culture and Heritage Tour
- Ride the Ngong Ping Cable Car, one of the best cable cars in the world.
- Interact with the locals and get an insight into their lives at Tai O as you cruise through the waterways of one of Hong Kong’s oldest fishing villages.
- Indulge in snacks, explore the local shopping area and watch classic tea demonstration.
- See the Big Buddha Statue, Po Lin Monastery and the Ngong Ping Village with this tour.
360 Lantau: Sky, Land and Sea Explorer’s Day Pass
- Skip the tickets line to the cable car ride over the island’s lush mountainous landscape and back.
- Boat ride past the stilt houses of Tai O fishing village.
- Receive a HK$20 voucher for the Ngong Ping 360 Souvenir Shop.
- Explore the land by unlimited rides on New Lantao Bus routes.
360 Lantau Sunset Tour
- Ngong Cable car ride from where you can take in panoramic views of your surroundings.
- Guided tour of Ngong Ping Village along with its popular attractions.
- Explore the Tai O Fishing Village by boat and indulge in a delicious dinner at Tai O Heritage Hotel.
- Enjoy stargazing at the Cheung Sha beach.
360 Fun Pass
- Round-trip on the Ngong Ping bi-cable ropeway.
- Enjoy the Motion 360 experience and stimulate all 5 senses at once at this latest immersive adventure at Ngong Ping.
- Step into the world of Hong Kong action movies at Stage 360 and watch the behind-the-scenes stuntman take foreground in a thrilling live performance.
- Parktake in the ‘Walking with Buddha’ experience and learn the story behind the great sage called the father of Buddhism.
Ngong Ping 360 Reviews
The cable car to the Ngong Ping is the primary attraction than the village itself. Up in the village too, it's the Tian Tan and monastery that adds to the glory of the town.
Overall a lot of fun for the family. Do take the glass bottom cable car ride up to Ngong Ping. You spend enough time in it to make it count. It's worth it.
ParagK85, TripAdvisor, May 2019.
This is an experience of a lifetime. This cable car ride is a must do here.It's the fastest and most convenient way to reach the Big Buddha on Lantau Island. Lush green Forest below, water bodies, it's really breathtaking. Children would enjoy it the most.
1teaspoonlove, TripAdvisor, April 2019
Insider Tips
- Cloakroom service is provided at Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal and Holidays 360 Information Center at Ngong Ping Village.
- Time your round trip cable car journey so that you can cover attractions on the island.
- Pregnant guests or guests who suffer from fear of heights, chronic illnesses, claustrophobia or other illnesses are recommended to consider their physical reactions before they decide to travel on the cable car.
- The Guest Services Operators will assist wheelchair-bound guests to board the cabins. Cable car speed may also be slowed down to facilitate them in boarding.
- A maximum of 17 guests can board a cabin where 10 can be seated and 7 can stand.
Ngong Ping 360 Directions
Practical information
Opening Timings
Monday to Friday: 10 AM to 6 PM
Weekends and Holidays: 9 AM to 6: 30 PM
Note: Ngong Ping 360 cable car ride will be closed temporarily for scheduled maintenance from 14th May to 16th May of 2019.
Getting There
Bus
The buses you can board to reach Ngong Ping 360 are E11, E11A, E21, E21A, E22, E22A, E23, N21. E31, E32, E33, E34A , E34B, E41, E42.
MTR
Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal is adjacent to MTR Tung Chung Station. It is a 5-minute walk from Exit B of the station.
Taxi
You can fetch a taxi from your hotel or place of residence to Tung Chung.
Car
You can drive your car to Tung Chung. There is no need to worry about parking as there is 24-hour car parking service is available near Ngong Ping 360 Tung Chung Cable Car. Terminal.
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