Sharing my one-day experience of Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car 🍃
When you go to Lantau Island, Hong Kong, you must first take the Ngong Ping 360 cable car! From Tung Chung, the all-glass carriages along the way give you a 360-degree view of the natural beauty of Lantau Island. The blue sky, green mountains and sea together are very healing. Whether you go with friends, couples or a family, you will find this cable car journey special, with discounts on online ticket purchases.
After getting off the cable car, walk a few more steps to reach the Heart Sutra Simplified Forest. Located at Ngong Ping Fun Walk in Lantau, it is open all day long. No special reservations are required. You can go anytime. The Heart Sutra Forest consists of 38 tall wooden pillars, each engraved with the Heart Sutra scriptures. If you want to take pictures, choose the best light in the morning or dusk, the wooden pillars are very zen, more relaxed and natural than the hustle and bustle of the city center.
🗓️ Recommended Route:
1. In the morning, take the 360 cable car from Tung Chung to Ngong Ping Market in about 25 minutes, enjoying an authentic mountain view along the way.
2. You can stroll around the market in On Ping, have a cup of coffee and have a light snack, and take a break.
3. Walk to Heart Sutra Simplified Forest, about 10-15 minutes. The scenery along the way is very beautiful, you can take pictures slowly.
4. Heart Sutra Simplified Forest Walk quietly, savor every wooden pillar, feel the tranquility of the mind.
5. If you have time, you can go to the nearby big Buddha pilgrimage, by the way to take a few more landscape photos!
✨Fun Tips:
- Afraid of queuing for the cable car? It is recommended to go on weekday mornings. On holidays, you may have to wait longer due to crowds.
- Choosing a transparent bottom crystal cabin will be more exciting, suitable for people who like to take pictures.
- There is no shade around the Heart Sutra Forest. Remember to use sunscreen and bring a drink.
- Personally, I think going at dusk is the most beautiful, soft light, great for photography.
- Even if you don't do religious pilgrimage, it's great for relaxing, walking.
Notes:
- The 360 Cable Car has different opening hours according to the season. Check on the official website first.
- The Heart Sutra Forest is located outdoors, and the experience will have some impact in bad weather (heavy rain, or good sun exposure).
- Although there are many restaurants at Ngong Ping Market, you may have to wait for a seat during peak season. It is recommended to bring your own snacks.
Overall, this route is very suitable for a day trip, convenient and characteristic. On Ping 360 combined with the Heart Sutra Simplified Forest, is both fun and relaxing, very much like Lantau Island in Hong Kong.
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