A Family Nature Adventure / Ride the Ngong Ping Cable Car in Hong Kong to Explore Lantau Island’s Hottest Spots

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If your impression of Hong Kong is still limited to food, skyscrapers, or shopping,why not take a trip to explore the nature of Hong Kong — a journey to Lantau Island?Let your kids get close to nature and rural scenery, and experience a different side of Hong Kong.

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Lantau Island: Highly Recommended by Locals

A trip to Lantau Island is the most convenient and relaxing outdoor itinerary. It’s just a few MTR stops from the airport, and reachable from the city center in 1–2 hours or less. Plus, you can take the Ngong Ping Cable Car for a 25-minute ride up the mountain — super accessible within just two hours, you’ll arrive at a hidden paradise. If you have an early morning flight out or a late evening return, it’s recommended to plan a visit here on the first or last day. Or, if you prefer a more leisurely pace, you can even arrange a 2-day-1-night trip to fully explore the area.

▲Start your adventure with the Ngong Ping Cable Car. The 25-minute ride offers breathtaking views as it hovers over the sea — on a clear day, it’s known as one of the “Top 10 Cable Car Experiences in the World”! (Photo / Provided by Cola Travel)

▲It’s recommended to choose a ticket package that includes a round-trip ride in the Crystal Cabin, so you can enjoy unobstructed views of the scenery beneath your feet both ways. (Photo / Provided by Cola Travel)

Food, Fun, and Activities on Lantau Island

Once you arrive on Lantau Island, be sure to visit the Tian Tan Buddha and the Big Buddha Woodcarving Trail for some peaceful sightseeing. You can also pick up some creative souvenirs at Ngong Ping Village, such as cable car-themed pillows and Buddha-shaped music boxes — exclusive items you can only find here. After exploring and having a meal, it’s especially recommended to take a bus to Tai O in the afternoon and then hop on the “Tai O Boat Tour” to get an up-close look at the old fishing village’s stilt houses.

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▲Taste local Hong Kong-style snacks and bring home some famous specialties — affordable and delicious. (Photo / Provided by Cola Travel)

After a full day of activities, you can easily head back to the city for some shopping and dining, or make your way to the airport for your flight back to Taiwan — all very convenient and quick.

Buy the Ngong Ping 360 Sea-Land-Air Ticket Package in Taiwan, which includes:Standard round-trip cable car ticket,Unlimited daily rides on New Lantao Bus (excluding Tung Chung Line),Tai O Boat Tour,One HK$20 cash voucher for the Ngong Ping 360 Gift Shop.

The ticket package is available starting from just HK$765