Lantau Island & Big Buddha

A 34-metre bronze Buddha on a remote hilltop — reached by the world's longest cable car

Qianyi L.
By Qianyi L.·Updated May 2026·10 min read
Tian Tan Big Buddha on Lantau Island hilltop, Hong Kong

Highlights — Why we like Lantau Island & Big Buddha

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Intro

The Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha) on Lantau Island is one of Hong Kong's most impressive sights — a 34-metre bronze seated Buddha on a hilltop at 520 metres, reached via the Ngong Ping 360 cable car (5.7km, the world's longest gondola). The surrounding Ngong Ping Village has the Po Lin Monastery, a vegetarian restaurant, and walking trails through the hillside. The nearby Tai O fishing village — accessible by bus from Ngong Ping — is one of the last places in Hong Kong where traditional stilt-house fishing communities survive.

Best Time to Visit

Weekdays for shorter cable car queues. Clear weather essential — the Buddha is often obscured by cloud.

Getting There

MTR to Tung Chung, then Ngong Ping 360 cable car (25 minutes, ¥HK180 round trip standard cabin). Bus 23 also runs from Tung Chung.

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