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Activity Tung Chung, Lantau Island

Ngong Ping 360

An activity in Tung Chung, Lantau Island, pricey ($$$) and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

Ngong Ping 360 in Tung Chung, Lantau Island
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Why go

Cable car from Tung Chung over the bay and hills to Ngong Ping plateau.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Lantau Island, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 3 sights and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Lantau Peak (Fung Wong Shan), 4.9 km away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Activity · Sight
Neighborhood
Tung Chung
Price
$$$
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Lantau Island, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Lantau Peak (Fung Wong Shan)

    Hong Kong's second-highest peak, a steep climb with sweeping sea views.

    Outdoors · 4.9 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Po Lin Vegetarian Kitchen

    Monastery dining hall serving set Buddhist vegetarian meals.

    Food · 5.0 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Po Lin Monastery

    Active monastery with colorful halls opposite the Big Buddha.

    Sight · 5.0 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Nei Lak Shan Country Trail

    Easy loop trail on the slopes above Ngong Ping with views over the Big Buddha, the airport and the South China Sea.

    Outdoors · 5.2 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)

    Bronze Buddha 34 meters tall, reached by 268 steps.

    Sight · 5.3 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Cheung Sha Beach

    Long sandy beach on Lantau's south coast with lifeguards in summer.

    Outdoors · 6.4 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Ngong Ping 360 is a stop on our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Lantau Island

Ngong Ping 360 is our only activity pick in Lantau Island; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Lantau Island guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Lantau Island run from 18°C in January to 29°C in August; June is usually the wettest month. For Ngong Ping 360 itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Lantau Island from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Lantau Island weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Ngong Ping 360, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Tung Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong
Coordinates
22.29032, 113.93852
Destination
Lantau Island, Hong Kong
Website
np360.com.hk

Ngong Ping 360: quick answers

How much time do you need at Ngong Ping 360?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Ngong Ping 360. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Ngong Ping 360?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Crystal cabins have glass floors and shorter lines.

Where is Ngong Ping 360?

Ngong Ping 360 is at Tung Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Ngong Ping 360?

Ngong Ping 360 appears on Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

Add Ngong Ping 360 to your crew's plan

Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Lantau Island.

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