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Quick Information

ADDRESS

Nei Lak Shan Angle Station, 昂坪棧道 Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Timings

10:00–18:00

TICKETS

From $2.81

NUMBER OF ENTRANCES

2

Did you know?

Ngong Ping 360’s cable car ride spans approximately 5.7 kilometers, making it one of Asia’s longest bi-cable ropeways.

The Crystal Cabin features a reinforced glass floor, offering a thrilling bird’s-eye view of the landscape below.

The cable car journey takes about 25 minutes each way, soaring high above Tung Chung Bay and lush mountain valleys.

What is Ngong Ping 360?

Located on Lantau Island in Hong Kong, Ngong Ping 360 is a 5.7-kilometre bi-cable gondola system that connects Tung Chung with Ngong Ping Village. Opened in 2006 and developed by MTR Corporation, it was designed to provide scenic access to Lantau’s cultural and natural landmarks, including the Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery.

Unlike a typical urban cable car, Ngong Ping 360 travels over sea, airport runways, and protected country park landscapes before climbing into the mountains. The 25-minute journey offers uninterrupted views of Tung Chung Bay, the South China Sea, and Lantau’s forested ridgelines. Beyond the ride itself, visitors reach a mountaintop village with shops, dining, walking trails, and direct access to the Big Buddha plateau — making it both a transport link and a destination experience.

What to see at Ngong Ping 360?

Ngong Ping Cable Car with Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Island, Hong Kong.

Ngong Ping Cable Car

The highlight of Ngong Ping 360 is the 5.7 km cable car journey between Tung Chung and Ngong Ping. The 25-minute ride crosses Tung Chung Bay, passes the airport, and climbs into Lantau’s hills. Choose from Standard, Crystal (glass-bottom), or Crystal+ cabins for different viewing experiences.

Ngong Ping Village with Po Lin Monastery surrounded by lush green hills.
Big Buddha statue at Ngong Ping, Lantau, viewed from the stairs below.
Po Lin Monastery entrance with visitors, Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car tour.
Wisdom Path with wooden pillars on Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, surrounded by lush hills.

Highlights of Ngong Ping 360 in Hong Kong

Ngong Ping Cable Car over Lantau Island with cityscape and mountains in the background.
People enjoying a ride in a standard cable car at Ngong Ping, overlooking lush landscapes.
Tian Tan Buddha statue surrounded by lush hills in Hong Kong.
Ngong Ping Cable Car over Hong Kong skyline and harbor.
Stone pillars with inscriptions at Ngong Ping, Hong Kong, surrounded by greenery and mountains.
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Cable car above Tung Chung Bay

Cabins glide high above the water, with apartment towers behind and mountains rising ahead — the journey begins over sea.

Glass-bottom Crystal Cabin view

Look straight down at forested slopes and hiking trails through the transparent floor as the gondola climbs toward Ngong Ping.

Big Buddha platform panorama

From the Buddha’s base, you see rolling hills, the South China Sea, and distant outlying islands.

Airport and sea crossing

The line passes near Hong Kong International Airport, where planes land beneath your route.

Wisdom Path hillside curve

Wooden Heart Sutra pillars arc against green mountains, creating one of Lantau’s most photogenic walks.

Brief history of Ngong Ping 360

Ngong Ping 360 opened to the public in September 2006 as part of a major tourism development on Lantau Island. The project aimed to improve access between Tung Chung and the culturally significant Ngong Ping plateau, home to the Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery.

Developed and owned by the MTR Corporation, the 5.7-kilometre ropeway introduced a bi-cable gondola system designed for stability and high passenger capacity. The route includes two terminals, two angle stations and eight support towers, carefully positioned to reduce environmental impact within Lantau North Country Park.

In 2007, operations were temporarily suspended following a cable incident during testing. The system resumed service under strengthened safety management and maintenance procedures. Since then, Ngong Ping 360 has expanded its offerings with Crystal cabins, Crystal+ cabins and village-based attractions, evolving from a transport link into one of Hong Kong’s most recognisable tourism experiences.

Architecture of Ngong Ping 360

Ngong Ping 360 uses a continuous-circulating bi-cable gondola system (Bicable Detachable Gondola, or BDG), a design that separates the track rope from the haul rope. This configuration increases wind stability and allows higher passenger capacity — up to around 3,500 people per hour in each direction. The 5.7-kilometre alignment stretches from Tung Chung to Ngong Ping and ranks among the longest bi-cable ropeways in Asia.

The route stands on eight support towers and includes two angle stations, where cabins detach and slow down to negotiate directional changes before continuing the ascent. Engineers positioned these towers to minimise visual and ecological impact within Lantau North Country Park.

Both the Tung Chung and Ngong Ping terminals feature multi-level layouts designed to manage large visitor flows efficiently. Architects integrated natural materials, muted tones, and controlled lighting to reduce glare and noise. Cabin designs accommodate seated and standing passengers, with accessible features that support wheelchair users and families.

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Ngong Ping 360 is a 5.7-kilometre bi-cable gondola system on Lantau Island that connects Tung Chung with Ngong Ping Village. The 25-minute ride offers panoramic views and provides access to the Tian Tan Buddha, Po Lin Monastery, and nearby hiking trails.

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