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The World’s 100 Best Cable Cars & Mountain Railways

Ngong Ping 360

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST CABLE CARS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 48 2026
Ngong Ping 360

A cable car running from Tung Chung to Ngong Ping on Lantau Island, taking about 25 minutes. Riders see mountains, the sea, Hong Kong International Airport and the bridge to Macau, then reach Ngong Ping Village, Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery.

Highlights

  • Hong Kong International Airport
  • Tian Tan Buddha
  • Crystal cabin glass floor

Good to know

  • Book tickets online in advance
  • Weekend queues can exceed one hour
  • Fog or overcast limits visibility

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