昂坪360纜車站 — Attraction in Hong Kong

First of all, get a transparent floor cabing! A cable car connects Tung Chung Subway Station to Ngong Ping Village. Alternatively, you can get to Ngong Ping on foot and by bus. I read about the cable car in every Hong Kong guidebook I came across and after such a publicity it was simply impossible to pass by, so I was determined to visit the mountain on which the statue of the Big Buddha is located. The Hong Kong subway is recognized as one of the best in the world in terms of navigation, and anyone who has ridden it long enough will agree. But in this case it's even simpler, because Tung Chung is the terminus of the branch line of the same name that originates from Hong Kong Station. So if you're on Hong Kong Island, you'll just have to transfer to Central Station and get to the last stop. In Kowloon, you can get to the branch line from Lai King and Nam Cheong stations. Ngong Ping 360 ropeway is almost six kilometers and 25 minutes at an altitude of several hundred meters above the bay and the beautiful green hills of Lantau Island. It owes its name to the plateau of the same name, through which the main part of the ropeway passes. The addition of 360 means 360 degrees and hints that a beautiful panoramic view awaits us along the way. Getting into the cabin, I did not expect anything unusual, in appearance the entire structure is not much different from the closed ski elevators and familiar to anyone who at least once rode the cable car. The ride on the cable car is a separate adventure, where from the first seconds my hands pull out my phone, and the photos...

We opted for the Ngong Ping 360 Crystal Cabin (the one with the glass floor!) for our trip to the Tian Tan Buddha, and it was worth every penny—even though tickets were pricier than the standard cabin. The zero wait time was a huge plus; we walked straight onto the cable car, which made the splurge feel justified.

The 360-degree panoramic views of Hong Kong’s lush mountains, the South China Sea, and the airport were unforgettable. The glass floor added an extra thrill—floating above the landscape felt surreal! The ride itself was smooth and took about 25 minutes, giving us plenty of time to soak in the scenery and snap photos.

Once at Ngong Ping Village, the Big Buddha was awe-inspiring. The serene atmosphere, paired with the nearby Po Lin Monastery, made for a perfect cultural half-day trip.

Heads up: The Crystal Cabin tickets are significantly more expensive than regular ones, but if you’re seeking a unique, bucket-list-worthy experience (and hate waiting in lines), it’s a must-do. Just wear pants if you’re nervous about the glass floor—it’s a long way down!

Pro tip: Book tickets online in advance to save time and check for combo deals with attractions at...

It's more fun than a bus, for sure, and beats walking if you're pressed for time. But it's not amazing views all the way It's interesting going over the bay at the start, and then when you get a distant view of the Buddha - otherwise it's just grass below you. So if you want to do something more special than a bus, at extra cost, it's OK - otherwise you won't be missing anything really spectacular. I got the transparent floor cabin, again it was interesting but next time I wouldn't bother: you see the same things through the sides anyway and the glass is quite scratched and opaque. Definitely worth booking in advance: I did it literally on the doorstep and skipped most of the massive queue (must have saved at least an hour, on each side). Also, if your hotel has the "handy" smartphone / city guide, check it - you could get a discount of $20-30. You get a booklet of discount vouchers for the shopping...