Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car & Big Buddha: Fast-Track Entry

Skip the cable car line and climb straight to the Big Buddha's platform

A full-day tour from Hong Kong hotels to Ngong Ping on Lantau Island, with fast-track Ngong Ping 360 cable car tickets, entry to the Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery, and return transfer. The fast-track access means you board without waiting, and the hotel pickup eliminates the need to navigate to the cable car station yourself. An English-speaking guide leads the group through both sites.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Big Buddha2h
2. Po Lin Monastery30m

Lantau Island cultural and scenic tour

• Hotel pick-up in air-conditioned transport
• Transfer to Ngong Ping 360 cable car station
• Skip queues and board Ngong Ping 360 cable car
• Enjoy 25-minute panoramic cable car ride
• Visit Ngong Ping Village shops and tea houses
• Climb 268 steps to Big Buddha platform
• Explore Po Lin Monastery and gardens
• Return transfer to hotels

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Hong Kong hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. The driver takes you to Ngong Ping 360 cable car station, where your fast-track tickets let you skip the queues and board the famous cable car. The 25-minute ride crosses the South China Sea, passing over lush mountains and Hong Kong International Airport, before arriving at Ngong Ping Village: a blend of traditional Chinese architecture, tea houses, and shops built into the hillside.

From there, you walk to the Big Buddha, a 34-meter bronze statue completed in 1993. Climbing the 268 steps to the platform takes time, but the views from the top stretch across Lantau Island and back toward the coast. After the Buddha, the guide leads you to Po Lin Monastery, a spiritual site founded in 1906. The monastery's ornate halls, prayer rooms, and gardens sit in a quiet setting where you can move at your own pace and learn about Buddhist traditions from your guide. The whole experience spans around five hours before the return transfer to your hotel.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transfer in air-conditioned transport.
• fast-track Ngong Ping 360 cable car tickets.
• entry to the Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery.
• English-speaking guide throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Our tour guide will hold a signage under the lead traveler’s name for recognition at the meeting point.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by KING STAR TRAVEL CO., LTD

Is this one for you?Book this if you're ready for moderate uphill walking and 268 steps to reach the Big Buddha platform. The five-hour pace lets you explore both the statue and monastery grounds without rushing.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How long does the cable car ride take?

The Ngong Ping 360 cable car ride lasts 25 minutes, traveling over the South China Sea and mountains to reach Ngong Ping Village on Lantau Island.

Can I climb to the top of the Big Buddha?

Yes. The Big Buddha has 268 steps leading to a platform at the summit, where you can stand and look out across Lantau Island and the surrounding landscape.

What is Po Lin Monastery like?

Po Lin Monastery is a spiritual sanctuary founded in 1906, with ornate architecture, vibrant prayer halls, and tranquil gardens. Your guide will explain Buddhist traditions and the site's history as you walk through.

Does the price include lunch?

Lunch is not included in this tour. You'll have time to eat at one of the tea houses or restaurants in Ngong Ping Village during your visit.

What's included in the hotel transfer?

The tour includes pickup from your designated Hong Kong hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and return transfer at the end of the day. The driver also takes you to Ngong Ping 360 cable car station.