Do you know that Lantau Island is?
http://www.hongkong.net/guide/lantau-island.html
1. Lantau Island, on the mouth of the Pearl River is the LARGEST island in Hongkong and the sixth largest island in China. Also called is Lantao Island. The old name is given by the locals is Lantau Peak.
The island is located 8 kilometers west of Hongkong Island, but these two parts of the British colony DIFFER as heaven an earth. The reason is that, until recently, to be exact till the end of the 1990's, Lantau was cut-off from the continent and ferries were the only transport. Hongkong island has long been connected with Kowloon Peninsula by the network of road tunnels and MTR lines, and is not perceived as the piece of a land cut-off from the continent.
But in 1998, north of Lantau Island on Chek Lap Kok was built the state-of-the-art Hongkong International Airport. Together with the new airport had to build a suspension bridge that connects the island and the New Territories, and the Tsing Ma Bridge was opened in May 1997. It was named after two of the islands that it connects, Tsing Yi and Ma Wan. The bridge is the part of Lantau Link, and has six lanes of automobile traffic and two rail tracks. Today, the island is easily accessible by land transport, such as cars, taxis, buses or MTR.
2. Being twice the size of Hongkong Island, the population of Lantau is 10 times lower. Small communities are scattered all over the island; each with its OWN UNIQUE FLAIR.Since the airport was built, north-western Lantau has been developed more, and most of the residents live in condominiums or high-rise buildings.
https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/hongkong/outlying/lantau.htm
3. The highest peak in the mountain range is Phoenix Mountain, standing 935 meters (102, 2 yards) high.
Siukit walked with us to take the 30 mins MTR Tung Chung Line going to Ngong Ping. We just love walking in Hongkong. The streets are clean, the MTR is clean, the grounds are clean and people are disciplined, walking in one direction. On the escalator, the people stand on the right and the left side is intended for people who wish to walk. Street signs are readable and everywhere. That made us find the place easier.
http://www.hongkong.net/guide/lantau-island.html
1. Lantau Island, on the mouth of the Pearl River is the LARGEST island in Hongkong and the sixth largest island in China. Also called is Lantao Island. The old name is given by the locals is Lantau Peak.
The island is located 8 kilometers west of Hongkong Island, but these two parts of the British colony DIFFER as heaven an earth. The reason is that, until recently, to be exact till the end of the 1990's, Lantau was cut-off from the continent and ferries were the only transport. Hongkong island has long been connected with Kowloon Peninsula by the network of road tunnels and MTR lines, and is not perceived as the piece of a land cut-off from the continent.
But in 1998, north of Lantau Island on Chek Lap Kok was built the state-of-the-art Hongkong International Airport. Together with the new airport had to build a suspension bridge that connects the island and the New Territories, and the Tsing Ma Bridge was opened in May 1997. It was named after two of the islands that it connects, Tsing Yi and Ma Wan. The bridge is the part of Lantau Link, and has six lanes of automobile traffic and two rail tracks. Today, the island is easily accessible by land transport, such as cars, taxis, buses or MTR.
2. Being twice the size of Hongkong Island, the population of Lantau is 10 times lower. Small communities are scattered all over the island; each with its OWN UNIQUE FLAIR.Since the airport was built, north-western Lantau has been developed more, and most of the residents live in condominiums or high-rise buildings.
https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/hongkong/outlying/lantau.htm
3. The highest peak in the mountain range is Phoenix Mountain, standing 935 meters (102, 2 yards) high.
Siukit walked with us to take the 30 mins MTR Tung Chung Line going to Ngong Ping. We just love walking in Hongkong. The streets are clean, the MTR is clean, the grounds are clean and people are disciplined, walking in one direction. On the escalator, the people stand on the right and the left side is intended for people who wish to walk. Street signs are readable and everywhere. That made us find the place easier.
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| Traveling with this little girl has been an amazing journey! |
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| Look how clean the floor is...we sat while waiting for mom and Andrei |
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| It's easy to sit down waiting like this because the floor is clean |
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| finally found the Ngong Ping 360 |
We found Ngong Ping easily unlike Ocean Park. hahaha. Ness stood in line to present our vouchers at the counter to redeem our ticket. Andrei found out it lacked one more. Mom and Ness went back to get the lacking 1 piece. We then excitedly stood in line to ride the Ngong Ping Cable Car. Ness and I only bought the one ride so we can experience the bus ride view after.
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| Standing in line to redeem our tickets |
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| vast sea of Lantau Island while in the cable car |
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| high on the Ngong Ping 360 cable car with my loved-ones |
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| All happy with the Ngong Ping Cable Car ride |
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| I love heights! what an incredible ride |
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| high and happy with my girl |
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Lantau Island beauty...look at this scenery...
Things to remember while inside the cable car
From afar we saw Big Buddha with clouds hovering over him. He must be really huge and on high.
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https://www.np360.com.hk/en/
Why Ngong Ping 360?
Ngong Ping 360 = Ngong Ping plateau + 360-degree views. As one of the MOST UNIQUE attractions in Hong Kong, it comprises of a world’s top 10 amazing cable car ride and a culturally themed landscaped garden called Ngong Ping Village.
Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car is a 25-minute scenic ride that connects Ngong Ping plateau with the town of Tung Chung. This hotspot of Hong Kong tourism is where you can feast your eyes with the panoramic vistas of Lantau Island and beyond, while enjoying quality time with your friends and family in a standard, crystal, or private cabin.
Ngong Ping Village, on the other hand, sits right next to Lantau's cultural heritage such as Po Lin Monastery and the Tian Tan Buddha. The convenient location also offers easy access to other island highlights, making Ngong Ping 360 the perfect start for your Lantau day-trip - if you are looking for different places to go in Hong Kong. Whether you are a cultural, religious or recreational tourist, you will always find something for you there.
Ngong Ping 360 never fails to inspire ideas of what to do in Hong Kong. In addition to exciting on-site shopping, dining and recreational facilities, Ngong Ping Village also hosts festive and themed events to entertain individual, group or family visitors alike. Treat yourself to a 5D movie at “Motion 360”, a martial art show at “Stage 360” or a multi-media journey at “Walking with Buddha”. Capture the memorable moments of your Lantau adventure with our festive installations placed around the village. Alternatively, take a five-minute walk to visit nearby Buddhist monuments for an enlightening trip. You may also travel further to Tai O fishing village and the many beaches on the other side of Lantau on the connected buses and coaches. If you are interested in taking an in-depth look at the biodiversity and the local heritage of the island, the guided tours offered by 360 Holidays are not-to-be-missed.
HOW TO GO TO LANTAU ISLAND:
http://www.lantau-island.com/how-to-get-to.html#.WQXz0LuGOAw
From Hong Kong Island to Big Buddha / Po Lin Monastery / Ngong Ping 360
HOW TO GO TO LANTAU ISLAND:
http://www.lantau-island.com/how-to-get-to.html#.WQXz0LuGOAw
From Hong Kong Island to Big Buddha / Po Lin Monastery / Ngong Ping 360
If visiting any of these attractions then the train is by far the best way to get there.
1. From Hong Kong Island take a train to Hong Kong Station
by following the Island Line to Central,
2. Then walking to the interconnected Hong Kong Station.
3. The trains run on the high speed Tung Chung line all the way to the terminus at Tung Chung. As there are few stops on this line the journey is fast indeed and within 20 minutes you will find yourself alighting at the modern shopping complex of Tung Chung.
1. From Hong Kong Island take a train to Hong Kong Station
by following the Island Line to Central,
2. Then walking to the interconnected Hong Kong Station.
3. The trains run on the high speed Tung Chung line all the way to the terminus at Tung Chung. As there are few stops on this line the journey is fast indeed and within 20 minutes you will find yourself alighting at the modern shopping complex of Tung Chung.
4. Leave the MTR station via Exit B and follow the signs for a 2 minute walk to the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car.
5. This will take you directly to the summit next to the Big Buddha. The cable car ride of course gives great views over the island, and takes about 20 or 30 minutes.
5. This will take you directly to the summit next to the Big Buddha. The cable car ride of course gives great views over the island, and takes about 20 or 30 minutes.
1. Alternatively from the same MTR Exit B walk to the town center
2. And find New Lantao Bus 23 which also goes to the Buddha, but takes almost double the time at around 45 minutes.
2. And find New Lantao Bus 23 which also goes to the Buddha, but takes almost double the time at around 45 minutes.
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