
Star Ferry
Midday · 15–40 min

Cable car from Tung Chung up to Ngong Ping, Lantau
HKD 295
The official cable car operator sells standard and glass-floor cabin tickets online and at the terminal; booking ahead is advised.
Is it free?No, the cable car needs a ticket, with a choice of single or return trips and of cabin type.
As of Oct 2026
Weekday mornings are usually quietest; clear days give the widest views, and wind or bad weather can pause the service.
Check the operator's notices before you set off, since wind or bad weather can pause the cable car.
From the boarding terminal, the cabin swings out over Tung Chung Bay, passing the airport runways and open water before turning inland. Watch for the hiking trail winding far below and the Buddha appearing on its hilltop. Crystal cabins add a glass floor for a view straight down. At the top, Ngong Ping Village has shops and cafés, and the path to the Buddha and the monastery starts from there.
Tung Chung (MTR Tung Chung line) As of Oct 2026
The lower terminal is in Tung Chung on north Lantau, a short walk from the metro and beside a large outlet mall.
Step-free accessThe operator says the boarding platform floor is level with the cabin floor, and wheelchair users must board with an able-bodied person.
The operator sells round-trip and single tickets for standard cabins and for glass-floored Crystal cabins, as of Oct 2026. Queues can build at busy times, so many riders buy ahead. The Book box on this page shows partner tickets and current prices.
On weekdays the cable car usually runs 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, and at weekends 9:00 AM–6:30 PM, as of Oct 2026. The service can pause in bad weather or on servicing days, so check the operator's notices on the day and leave time for the ride back down.
The lower terminal stands in Tung Chung, a new town on the north shore of Lantau Island near the airport, a short walk from the metro and beside a large outlet mall. Buses also serve the town. The map on this page shows the nearest station, as of Oct 2026.
The cabins cross the bay, then climb over forested ridges with views of the sea, the airport and the Lantau hills. Crystal cabins add a glass floor for a view straight down, and at the top Ngong Ping Village leads on to the Big Buddha.