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📍  Ngong Ping 360

✈️  Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

🚗  32.1 KM

⏱️  56 minutes

Ngong Ping 360 offers an iconic cable car journey to Ngong Ping Village on Lantau Island, connecting visitors to the majestic Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery. The attraction is largely accessible, with the cable car accommodating most visitors, though reaching the top of the Big Buddha requires climbing numerous steps. Visits can be easily enjoyed solo, allowing for flexible exploration, or as part of a guided tour often combining other Lantau sights. It operates year-round, but panoramic views are best on clear days, with fog or rain, especially during the summer typhoon season, potentially impacting visibility; checking for scheduled maintenance closures is highly recommended. Approximate costs for a round-trip cable car ticket (standard cabin) start around HKD 200-300+, with free access to the main monastery and Buddha areas. A typical visit duration is 4-8 hours, depending on how much time is spent exploring the village, monastery, and Buddha. Useful tips include booking tickets online in advance to skip queues, considering the Crystal Cabins for enhanced views, and arriving early on peak days to avoid crowds.