Hello there !
How to reach Big Buddha via Ngong Ping rescue trail? Beautiful hike under the cable car Ngong Ping 360 that leads you to Ngong Ping Village, Big Buddha and the Po Lin Temple. At the foot of Lantau Peak a majestic Buddha and temple are waiting for you.
How to get to ngong ping 360 rescue trail from tung chung station?
hike from Tung chung to big buddha
The bus stop is on Yu Tung road, the path to the entrance of the trail goes along the sea side. It takes around 2h30 to 3 hours to reach Ngong Ping Village. The beginning is with stairs was a bit tough but with a remarkable view. Don’t worry the rest of the trail is mostly under the forest, with nice wooden paths, shadow and view on Hong Kong airport and the sea.
- Departure of the hike : Tung Chung Hau Wong Temple
- How to get to Tung Chung Hau Wong Temple : Walk from Tung Chung MTR or take a taxi or buses 37H and E31 from Tung Chung city gate. (MTR). Bus stop: Yung Yat House Yat tung Estate
- Arrival : Ngong Ping Village & Big Buddha
- Duration : About 2h30 to 3h walk
- Kilometers : 5.7 kilometers
- Best time for the hike : October to April
- Difficulty : Medium
IMPORTANT :
On the way to your destination
Starting from Yu Tung Road, the path leads you to Ngong Ping 360 rescue trail entrance. We loved the landscapes and got very lucky with the natural colours that day. A blend of greens & blues, turquoise, transparent water. An incredible blue sky offer the best spectacle.
1 - Ngnong Ping 360 rescue trail
On the way to the village, some part of the trail makes us feel in Europe. Indeed the vegetation, freshness and wooden stairs reminds us home. After climbing the stairs you’ll arrive under the cable car and follow the cable. The all track is along the mountain going up and down.
2 - Ngong ping village
After the effort the comfort, time for lunch and drinks then visit the Po Lin Monastery and take a look at the big buddha. Since the pandemic started Hong Kong is very quiet. For the first time in 4 years we took the cable car back to Tung Chung. Beautiful experiences.
1 - po lin monastery
2 - Tian Tan Buddha
3 - Ngong Ping 360 cable car
Ngong Ping 360 cable car after the Tian tan buddha, the cable car take us in the sky back to Tung Chung is about 15 minutes. Very convenient way to go back.
Tips for your trip :
1 – Wear good sneakers.
2 – Bring enough water.
3 – Don’t forget the sun cream, energizer and water.
Enjoy,
Xxx
Cube Toronto
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Cecile
Wahhhh thanks so much 🙂 I want to help people to enjoy traveling by using my own experience
Steve
A group of us are going on this hike today. Your beautiful photos have me excited!!
Thanks for the detailed logistics information!
Cecile
This is My pleasure Steve,
Many thanks for your kind feedbacks, always appreciated
wishing you a good day 🙂
Cecile
Many thanks Steve for your Feedbacks,
It is really appreciated, I hope you enjoyed the Hike
wishing you a lovely day