The Ngong Ping Cable Car

The Ngong Ping Cable Car in Lantau Island is "the" way to get to the Ngong Ping Village, which is the home of some of Lantau's main attractions, Tian Tan the Big Buddha, and the Po Lin Monastery.

The Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car is of course, an attraction in itself, providing some of the most beautiful views of Lantau Island and beyond as far as the South China Sea.

Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Ride
from Tung Chung to Ngong Ping Village

The 20-minute ride will take you over some of the island's most beautiful scenery. There are spectacular views of the valleys and greenery of the Lantau Country Park, the reservoirs and the sea, the Chek Lap Kok Airport and the complexes of high-rise buildings just going up in Tung Chung.

At the end of the journey you catch a glimpse of Tian Tan, the Big Buddha before descending into the terminal at the Ngong Ping Village.

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Leaving the Tung Chung Lower Terminal

Crystal Cabin or Regular Cabin?

As if the rides and views are not spectacular on their own, Ngong Ping 360 added an "enhanced" experience with the Crystal Cabins which went first into operation in 2009.

The Crystal Cabin, as the name suggests, has a transparent three-layer 5cm glass floor, and it is just simply cool. If you're afraid of heights it might not be your thing, but otherwise, it really is an awesome feeling, and for the kids, it was the highlight of the ride. Here are some images, check it out:

Glass Bottom Floor of the Crystal Cabin

The Crystal Cabin adds another dimmension to the 360 experience

Waterfalls seen through the Crystal Cabin

How much more does it cost? The Crystal Cabin is HK50 extra for a round-trip journey. You can consider riding the Crystal Cabin one way and the regular cabin on the return trip.

There is a VIP entrance for the Crystal Cabin and if the line for the regular cabins happens to be too long as it often is in the busy times, riding the Crystal Cabin is definitely an advantage to skip the wait.

How to get to the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car?

The Ngong Ping Lower Terminal is accross from the Tung Chung MTR station. After you get off the MTR station, just follow the signs to the Cable Car, you really can't miss the huge station:

Likewise, if you are taking the Ngong Ping Cable Car from the Upper Station at the Village, there are very clear signs to point you in the right direction.

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Nearby Sights in Lantau Island

Don't miss any of the other nearby attractions in Lantau. These can all be done on a DIY day trip or a guided tour to the Island and will certainly cover most of Lantau Highlights:

The Ngong Ping Cable Car	Hong Kong Big Buddha	Ngong Ping Village
Po Lin Monastery	Tai O Fishing Village	Wisdom Path