The Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car, Ngong Ping Village, and the Giant Buddha in Lantau Island was the first attraction in visited in Hong Kong. The attractions around Lantau Island are is some of the newer and most popular tourist spots in Hong Kong.

From Wing Sing Hotel, we took the Hong Kong MTR train in Yau Ma Tei Station to Hong Kong MTR Station. We then switched to the Tung Chung MTR Line and rode the train all the way to Tung Chung Station. The whole trip took around 25 minute.

Tung Chung Center

Tung Chung to Ngong Ping 360

We arrived at the Tung Chung Center, where we made a quick snapshot with the fountain before walking towards the terminal for the Ngong Ping 360.

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There are also buses that go to North Lantau, they are cheaper than the Nong Ping 360 cable car but take much longer … like around 45 minutes to an hour. I suggested (to my sister) that we take a one way ride cable car ride to Ngong Ping Village and then take the bus back to Tung Chung Center since I’ve read that the ride affords a great view of the coastal areas and winding mountain roads of Lantau Island. We decided to take a round trip ticket instead because of our limited time.

Tung Chung Center Bus Terminal

This is the terminal of the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car:

Ngong Ping Cable Car Terminal

We didn’t buy the ticket online, so we had to wait in line and buy it for HK$107 round trip (special day rate).

Some views in and around the terminal:

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Buying Cable Car Tickets
Waiting in line for the Ngong Ping 360 tickets

Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Ride

The Ngong Ping 360 is a 5.7km cable car ride that starts from Tung Chung, then crosses Tung Chung Bay into Tung Chung Village in North Lantau. The ride offers panoramic views of the verdant, mountainous terrain of Lantau Island, Tian Tan Buddha Statue, Hong Kong International Airport, and the 360-degree view of the Ngong Ping Plateau.

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Waiting for the Cable Car
Views of the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Ride

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Tung Chung Bay

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Nong Ping Cable Car Ride Views
Hong Kong International Airport

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Nong Ping Cable Car Ride Views

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Nong Ping Cable Car Ride ViewsInside the Cable Car Cabin

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Giant Buddha - Ngong Ping Village
Preview of the Tian Tan Buddha Statue and Ngong Ping Village

Ngong Ping Village

Ngong Ping Village

Ngong Ping Village is set on a 1.5 hectare site on Lantau Island, adjacent to the Ngong Ping Cable Car northern terminus and the Tian Tan Buddha Statue. This amazing cultural themed village was architecturally designed and landscaped to reflect the cultural and spiritual integrity of the Ngong Ping area. There were several themed attractions in Ngong Ping Village but we didn’t buy tickets since we still had to visit Hong Kong Disneyland.

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Ngong Ping Village with Giant Buddha

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Ngong Ping Village Bus TerminalBus Terminal in Ngong Ping Village

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Giant Buddha - Ngong Ping Village

Tian Tan Giant Buddha Statue

Our walking tour ended at the foot of the Tian Tan Buddha Statue, the world’s largest outdoor bronze statue solemnly sitting atop the 482m Muk Yue Sha Mountain. I can only imagine the amazing views on top since we didn’t dare to climb the 268 steps to the peak.

Giant Buddha - Ngong Ping Village

Giant Buddha - Ngong Ping Village

Ngong Ping Village

Ngong Ping Village Map

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Nong Ping Cable Car and Nong Ping Village Map

Cable Car ride back to Tung Chung Center

Giant Buddha
Last Glimpse of the Giant Buddha

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Next up: Ngong Ping to Disneyland Hong Kong