Lantau Island & Big Buddha
Glide above the hills on Ngong Ping 360 to the giant Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery.
About Lantau Island & Big Buddha
Lantau is Hong Kong’s largest island and its green, spiritual counterpoint to the city. The 25-minute Ngong Ping 360 cable car floats over forested hills to the 34-metre Tian Tan Big Buddha, one of the world’s largest seated bronze Buddhas, beside the working Po Lin Monastery and the stilted fishing village of Tai O.
What to see & do
- Ngong Ping 360 cable car over the hills and sea
- The 34 m Tian Tan Big Buddha and its 268 steps
- Po Lin Monastery and its vegetarian lunch
- Tai O stilt-house fishing village
- Wisdom Path and Lantau hiking trails
🗓️ Best time to visit
Go early on a clear day for the best cable-car visibility and to climb the Buddha steps before the midday heat. October–March is coolest. Avoid peak typhoon afternoons in summer when the cable car may close.
🚆 How to reach
Take the MTR Tung Chung line to Tung Chung, then the Ngong Ping 360 cable car (or bus 23) up to the plateau. Tai O is a further bus ride from Ngong Ping. Allow a full day from the city centre.
💰 Cost
A Ngong Ping 360 round-trip cable car costs about ₹2,000–₹3,000; the Big Buddha grounds are free. A full day from the city runs ₹3,000–₹5,000 with transport and lunch.
Insider tips
- Pre-book cable-car tickets and consider a crystal (glass-floor) cabin.
- Climb the 268 steps early before the heat and crowds.
- Combine with Tai O village for a half-day of fishing-village charm.
- Carry water and sun protection — the plateau is exposed.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to experience Lantau Island & Big Buddha?
Go early on a clear day for the best cable-car visibility and to climb the Buddha steps before the midday heat. October–March is coolest. Avoid peak typhoon afternoons in summer when the cable car may close.
How do I get there?
Take the MTR Tung Chung line to Tung Chung, then the Ngong Ping 360 cable car (or bus 23) up to the plateau. Tai O is a further bus ride from Ngong Ping. Allow a full day from the city centre.
How much does Lantau Island & Big Buddha cost?
A Ngong Ping 360 round-trip cable car costs about ₹2,000–₹3,000; the Big Buddha grounds are free. A full day from the city runs ₹3,000–₹5,000 with transport and lunch.