Sky-Land-Sea: Ngong Ping 360 | Look for Raine

On our fourth day of HK-Macau trip, we dedicated our whole day to Ngong Ping 360 in Lantau Island. We bought our discounted tickets from the care taker of the guesthouse where we're staying. Can't exactly remember how much it was, but it was like 10-15% discounted, so yay for that! :)

Ngong Ping is actually a plateau at the hillside of  outlying Lantau island, located at the south western part of Hong Kong. It is home to some of the well-known tourist attractions of the island such as the Big Buddha, Po Lin Monastery and Ngong Ping Village. There are two options to reach these attractions, either by bus that traverses the curved, mountain roads or to ride the very infamous Ngong Ping cable car. Of course, we chose the latter (or rather I chose the latter, lol)!

Two types of cable car cabins are available. First is the standard cabin and second is the Crystal cabin which costs more than the standard ones. The caretaker recommended the Crystal ones so that we can see the bottom while we are traveling inside the cable car.


From Tung Chung terminal, we rode the crystal cable car for almost 30 minutes to Ngong Ping. It was a winding, exciting and at the same time a little frightening 5.7 km journey. Imagine being suspended hundred feet above sea level on a cabin with open windows and glass bottom, it was really a little scary. Mama was holding on to the handle all through out the travel. Lol (When we got back, she told me that she was praying all along. :)





But the spectacular and astonishing view made me a little relaxed. Our eyes feasted on the grasslands of Lantau Island, the bustling city from afar, a broad site of the HKIA, the lush green mountains and many more!

I'm above the vast South China sea!!


The tour starts with the Ngong Ping Village where there are a line of Eastern and Western restaurants and of course, souvenir shops. I bought this cute little metal Panda bookmark from one of the shops for 15HKD. :)


This is the Bodhi Wishing Shrine located under the Bo tree in the village. They say it was the tree where the Buddha meditated.


Thankfully, Mr. Sun decided to show up that day. From the village, it would be another 5-10 minute walk to reach the Tian Tian Buddha.

This dog reminds me of Hachiko that's why I took a photo. Lol


Tian Tian Buddha also known as the the Big Buddha sits atop a mountain so one needs to climb 268 steps to reach the bronze Buddha statue. When Mama saw this flight of stairs, she asked me "Aakyatin ba natin yan?" and I said "Syempre! Take your time lang." I actually saw some elderly climbing this and I was pretty amazed to how strong they are. Lol


What an achievement to reach the top! We were welcomed by an astonishing and green views. Totally worth it of the 268-climb. :)


From the Big Buddha, we went straight to the Po Lin Monastery - a renowned temple built in 1906.

There were so much colors from the outside and inside of the temple. It was a feast in the eye!


We also saw some people lighting incense and worshipping to the Buddha.


Even the ceiling of the temple screams of colors and symbols.


The tour was actually pretty tiring, adding up the sultry weather during that day.Mama was exhausted na din so we decided to go back to the city and did some shopping at City Gate Outlet. (I wish I took photos of the mall. There were really a LOT of affordable yet branded clothes. Indeed, a shopping haven.)

I know there are still a lot more to see in Lantau Island. There's this Tai O village that offers boat excursion and other nature tripping adventures. Nevertheless, discovering and seeing this rich culture in Ngong Ping was worthy of an experience. And of course, the spectacular ride of the crystal cable car that made me felt like I'm floating. Lol The next time I go back here, I'll make sure to experience more of Lantau island. :)

How to go to Ngong Ping 360


Take the MTR and get off at Tung Chung station via the Tung Chung & Disneyland Resort line. Exit at B and you will see the City Gate Outlet mall. Walk to the right and you will see signs directing to Ngong Ping 360 cable terminal.

Opening Hours:
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM on Weekdays
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM on Weekends and Holidays

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