What to do in Ngong Ping

Activities, attractions and tours

Big Buddha showing forests, mountains and hiking or walking
Ngong Ping
Po Lin Monastery which includes a temple or place of worship, religious elements and flowers
Po Lin Monastery showing forests
Ngong Ping 360 featuring a gondola and forests

Places to Visit in Ngong Ping

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Top places to visit

1. Hong Kong Disneyland® Resort

Located on Lantau Island near Discovery Bay, Hong Kong Disneyland® consists of several themed areas and attracts millions of visitors each year. It’s smaller in comparison to the other Disney parks, but families with young children can spend a very enjoyable day here.
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Hong Kong Disneyland featuring a garden and a hotel

2. Ocean Park

There’s a good reason why this complex attracts millions of visitors a year: the award-winning Ocean Park is basically an oceanarium, theme park and research centre all rolled into one! It guarantees to mesmerise you with beautiful and rare animal species, while also offering great rides and a unique educational experience.
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3. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre is an impressive landmark, visible from many vantage points around the city. Catch it glittering in the sunlight as you look down from Victoria Peak or jutting out of the skyline as you glide by on a harbour boat tour. The building’s interior also offers plenty to see, with restaurants and exhibitions spaces as well as conference rooms.
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Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre showing night scenes and modern architecture

4. Victoria Harbour

Considered one of the world’s great harbours, Victoria Harbour is the breathtaking backdrop between two of Asia’s most iconic skylines. This huge body of water has been one of the most important seaports in the world for centuries and today cultural precincts, traditional restaurants and shopping strips line its shores.
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Victoria Harbour showing boating, skyline and a city

5. Ngong Ping 360

The Ngong Ping 360 cable car ride offers spectacular vistas across the hills of Hong Kong’s largest island. Starting in Tung Chun, an urban area of Lantau Island, you will cross Tung Chung Bay and head up towards the hillside village of Ngong Ping. It's well worth doing this on a cloudless day, because the views are simply breathtaking.
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Ngong Ping 360 which includes a statue or sculpture

6. Po Lin Monastery

Nestled in the hills of North Lantau, Po Lin began as a secluded monastery founded by three monks in 1906. It has come a long way since those times and the construction of Tian Tan, an enormous statue of Sakyamuni Buddha, along with the construction of the Tung Chung cable car and Ngong Ping Village complex have made it far less remote and more accessible. Po Lin Monastery is now seen as an important Buddhist centre and a popular destination for tourists, welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.
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Po Lin Monastery featuring mountains, landscape views and religious aspects

What to do in Ngong Ping

Discover the most popular places to visit in Ngong Ping

Ngong Ping 360 which includes a statue or sculpture

Ngong Ping 360

A cable car ride through the stunning hills of North Lantau is a must for any visitor to Hong Kong.

Ngong Ping 360
Tian Tan Buddha

Tian Tan Buddha

You can learn about the history of Ngong Ping with a visit to Tian Tan Buddha. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Tian Tan Buddha
Po Lin Monastery featuring mountains, landscape views and religious aspects

Po Lin Monastery

Retreat from the hustle and bustle of downtown Hong Kong, and explore the religious monuments and stunning views of Lantau Island's hills.

Po Lin Monastery

Lantau Trail - Section 4

You can take time to visit Lantau Trail - Section 4 during your travels to Ngong Ping. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its temples.

Lantau Trail - Section 4

Wisdom Path

You can take time to visit Wisdom Path during your travels to Ngong Ping. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Wisdom Path

 

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Day trip destinations from Ngong Ping

Tai O Fishing Village showing markets

Tai O Village

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Tung Chung

Frequently asked questions

Is Ngong Ping worth visiting?
Ngong Ping offers a unique mix of local charm, culture and attractions. Whether you're into outdoor activities, history or local culinary flavours, there's a lot you'll enjoy here.
How do I spend a day in Ngong Ping?
When you've checked off leading attractions like Pui O Beach and Silvermine Beach, spend some time experiencing Ngong Ping's retail and food scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Ngong Ping?
You can't leave without visiting Ngong Ping 360  ranked the top tourist attraction in Ngong Ping.
Is three days enough to stay in Ngong Ping?
You can easily tick off popular sights like Ngong Ping 360  Pui O Beach and Silvermine Beach with a three-day getaway in Ngong Ping. On average, many travellers book two days here. There's plenty to experience nearby too, so stay a little longer and head to Kowloon.
What are some activities to do in Ngong Ping with kids?
Planning what to do in Ngong Ping with kids has never been easier. Whether you're getting away with toddlers or teenagers, there are loads of family-friendly sights to keep everyone happy here.

What to do in Ngong Ping for adults?
There are plenty of things to do in Ngong Ping, with entertainment for adults of all ages. End the day with a visit to Red House.
Are there free things to do in Ngong Ping?
One of the top ways to discover free things to do in Ngong Ping is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider tips on exciting neighbourhoods, parks and other highlights you can visit without reaching for your wallet. Pui O Beach is one spot that doesn't charge an entrance fee.