Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Tickets

About Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car

Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car offers you Lantau adventure in a unique way. As the first-of-its-kind in Hong Kong, Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car adopts a safe and reliable bicable ropeway to connect you from downtown Tung Chung and Ngong Ping. However, it's not just an ordinary journey. You’ll be brought up in the air to cross Tung Chung Bay, reach the angle station on Airport Island, then turn 60 degrees towards North Lantau. Throughout those times, you’ll be welcomed by the vistas of the far-reaching South China Sea and the abundant greenery of North Lantau Country Park. It won’t stop there–you’ll also view the panorama of Hong Kong International Airport, Lantau Island’s high terrains, The Big Buddha, and the 360-degree view of Ngong Ping Plateau.

To experience all of those beauties, you’re given 3 options of cabins: Crystal+, Crystal, and Standard Cabins. Varying based on the visibility, Crystal+, with glass-windowed cabins, offers you more than 80% chance to get the best views compared to the other two options. Nonetheless, any kind of cabin you take, you’ll get an unforgettable experience of the island’s exploration. Go through some information below to steady your heart about visiting Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car!

Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Opening Hours

Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car and Ngong Ping Village are open from 10am-6pm every day. Nevertheless, since the hours can change anytime due to maintenance, it’s necessary to keep an eye on the schedules on the official source before planning a visit.

Attractions and Activities at Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car

Here are several things to expect upon arriving at Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car:

1. Try the Crystal+ Type of Cabins

Made of tempered glass, Crystal+ cabins of the cable cars offer more than 80% transparency to enhance the greatest cable car experience. Don’t worry, although it’s a glass, it’s designed and constructed to comply with the EU standards and certification requirements on cable cars in France.

2. Visit Cable Car Discovery Center

In the Cable Car Discovery Center, opening from 11am to 5pm every day, you’ll learn about the Ngong Ping Cable Car system explained by professional demonstrators. You can get into the Restricted Engineering Zone to explore a unique experience of the engineering teams through Virtual Reality. Besides, get your kids a fun learning through holograms, 3D projections, and interactive screens to understand the operational principles of the cable cars and its components. There’s a cable car driving game, too!

3. Discover Lantau Island with Motion 360

Another method to discover Lantau Island, besides getting in the cable cars, is visiting Motion 360. Here, you’ll take seats in the theater and get on the magical spaceship ride to fly over The Big Buddha and dive underwater to meet Chinese pink dolphins. Be prepared for the water spray, wind effects, and other stimulating installations to maximize your exploration of the island. Make sure to visit this area between 11am to 5pm any day.

Tips Before Getting in Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car

There are several tips you should consider before getting into Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car, they are:

• Check the weather–the cable cars operate during good weather for the best views; it may be suspended if the bad weather strikes. Therefore, check the weather forecast beforehand.
• Be mindful of motion sickness–the journey with cable cars is scenic, but lengthy, so if you’re likely to get motion sickness, take medications for motion sickness before getting into the cable cars; or take seats on the cabin’s center for less movement.
• Explore Ngong Ping Village–purchase tickets with several Ngong Ping Village’s attractions included. You can get cultural and dining experience there.
• Carry light luggages–it’s not allowed to bring large luggage inside the cable cars’ cabins. So make sure to take only the light ones with you. However, you can leave your large luggage in the storage facilities available there.
• Capture the moments–bring your cameras/smartphones to take photographs of the views while in the cable cars, yet be aware of other visitors, and avoid blocking the windows for too long.
• Follow the rules–”you can’t bring snacks and smoke inside the cabins”, “children under 12 years can’t travel on the cable cars unaccompanied”, and “disabled people should travel with the able-bodied” are several rules for safety reasons you have to obey.

Location and How to Get to Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car

Located on Lantau Island, you can get to Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car attraction from Hong Kong city center by:

• Buses–from Pottinger Street or Connaught Road Central, take a Citybus route E11a or E11b to get to Ngong Ping 360. The journey will last for about an hour at RM 6.27 to RM 8.65.
• Taxis–This is the fastest option you can get to reach Ngong Ping 360. You’ll experience a 28-minute journey at about RM 179.00 to RM 238.67.
• Subways–Get on MTR (Mass Transit Railway) from Hong Kong Station to Tung Chung Station in Ngong Ping 360 in a 31-minute trip, with some stops at Kowloon, Olympic Station, Nam Cheong Station, Lai King Station, Tsing Yi Station, and Sunny Bay Station. However, this method is cheaper compared to taxis.
• Cars–you can drive your own or rent cars to get to Ngong Ping 360. You’ll spend around RM 44.74 to RM 64.63 for fuel, excluding rental car fees and tolls.

We have made clear some important points about Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car, so it’s now your turn to check out the tickets’ availability and reserve your spots via Traveloka!