Hong Kong’s popular sightseeing attraction Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car just announced the new price adjustment from the 1st of October 2018. This is the 7th time price raising since 2011. The last time of increasing the admission fee was on the 1st of September 2017.

Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car increases ticket prices in 2018

The new price will be effective from 1st of October 2018 onwards. The prices for the Standard Cabin will increase by over 10.4%.

Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car

Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car

After Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car increases ticket prices in Oct 2018, the new ticket prices in different categories will have different changes.

The adjusted ticket prices for Standard Cabin

– Round-Trip Ticket Prices :

  • Adult round-trip new prices will be HK$ 235 (was HK$ 210, increased HK$ 25);
  • Children (aged 3 – 11) round-trip new price will be HK$ 110 (was HK$ 100, increased HK$ 10);
  • Seniors (above 65, Hong Kong residents only) round-trip new price will be HK$ 155 (was HK$ 140, increased HK$ 15);

– Single-Trip Ticket Prices :

  • Adult single-trip new prices will be HK$ 160 (was HK$ 145, increased HK$ 10);
  • Children (aged 3 – 11) single-trip new price will be HK$ 75 (was HK$ 70, increased HK$ 5);
  • Seniors (above 65, Hong Kong residents only) single-trip new price will be HK$ 105 (was HK$ 95, increased HK$ 10);

The adjusted ticket prices for Crystal Cabin

– Round-Trip Ticket Prices :

  • Adult round-trip new prices will be HK$ 315 (was HK$ 290, increased HK$ 25);
  • Children (aged 3 – 11) round-trip new price will be HK$ 190 (was HK$ 180, increased HK$ 10);
  • Seniors (above 65, Hong Kong residents only) round-trip new price will be HK$ 235 (was HK$ 220, increased HK$ 15);

– Single-Trip Ticket Prices :

  • Adult single-trip new prices will be HK$ 215 (was HK$ 200, increased HK$ 15);
  • Children (aged 3 – 11) single-trip new price will be HK$ 135 (was HK$ 130, increased HK$ 5);
  • Seniors (above 65, Hong Kong residents only) single-trip new price will be HK$ 160 (was HK$ 150, increased HK$ 10);

The adjusted ticket prices for 1 ride of Crystal Cabin + 1 ride of Standard Cabin

You can also choose to take 1 ride of Crystal Cabin and 1 ride of Standard Cabin in your journey. Due to the price adjustments of both Crystal Cabin and Standard Cabin, the price of 1+1 round trip is undoubtedly chanced.

  • Adult 1+1 round trip price will be HK$ 290 (was HK$ 265, increased HK$ 25);
  • Children (aged 3 – 11) new price will be HK$ 165 (was HK$ 155, increased HK$ 10);
  • Seniors (above 65, Hong Kong residents only) new price will be HK$ 210 (was HK$ 195, increased HK$ 15);

Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car increases ticket prices tremendously in the past years. It’s hard to believe that in 2011 the prices were almost only half of today. For instance, the prices for adult round trip were only HK$ 125 (Standard Cabin) and HK$ 188 (Crystal Cabin), which are raised to HK$ 235 and HK$ 315 now.

New official ticket prices of Ngong Ping Cable Car
(effective from the 1st of October 2018):

Standard Cabin

Crystal Cabin

1 Standard Cabin
+
1 Crystal Cabin

Single Trip

Round Trip

Single Trip

Round Trip

Adult

HK$ 160

HK$ 235

HK$ 215

HK$ 315

HK$ 290

Children (aged 3-11)

HK$ 75

HK$ 110

HK$ 135

HK$ 190

HK$ 165

Seniors (local only, aged 65+)

HK$ 105

HK$ 155

HK$ 160

HK$ 235

HK$ 210

Private Cabin

HK$ 3800/cabin

HK$ 4500/cabin

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Price of 360 Fun Pass stays unchanged

The “360 Fun Pass” includes a round trip cable car (Standard or Crystal Cabin) and admission to all attractions at the Ngong Ping Village including Stage 360, Motion 360 and Walking with Buddha.

The prices of “360 Fun Pass” remain the same and are as follows:

  • Adult ticket remains as HK$290/370 Standard/Crystal Cabin);
  • Child ticket remains as HK$180/260 (Standard/Crystal Cabin);
  • Senior ticket remains as HK$220/300 (Standard/Crystal Cabin);

If you are planning to visit one or more attractions around Ngong Ping, you can save nearly 40% by purchasing “360 Fun Pass”.

Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Increases Ticket Prices 2018

Great view from Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car

Extra promotions from Ngong Ping 360 to compensate for price increase

In order to smoothen the newly introduced pricing structure, Ngong Ping 360 is trying to compensate local guests and visitors with a set of special Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car promotions.

  1. Hong Kong residents (with a valid HKID card) can enjoy the current ticket prices until December 31st 2018.

  2. Locals and guests can purchase a 360 Annual Pass for the same price like last year’s at HK$ 550. For those who purchasing Annual Pass between October 1 to December 31 2018 will also receive four 50% off coupons (value of HK$ 470).

  3. Hong Kong residents can take the Standard Cabin round trip for free on the day of birthday until September 30, 2019.

It seems a bit unfair that some of the promotions apply only for the locals. But there are also other discounts available for the tourists.

Available Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car discount tickets

If you are not a Hong Kong resident and cannot enjoy the above promotions, don’t worry. There are always some available discount offers for everyone. You can book the discount tickets of Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car online and save up to 23% on tickets as well as meals. Find more available discounts of Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car.

box-info2 Did You Know

  • Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car is the fastest and most direct way to travel up to Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery. The complete ride will take about 30 min.”

  • “In case you don’t want to take the cable car, you also can consider the blue taxi or the New Lantao Bus No.23. For those who has bus/car sickness, it would not be a wise decision since the mountain roads are very winding.”

  • Worthwhile: 4 blue stars
    Location:   1 pink star

  • Highlight: Crystal Cabin, Big/Giant Buddha, Po Lin Monastery

 Plan to Stay: Minimum half day

Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car increases ticket prices in past years

It is for sure not Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car’s first price increasing. From 2011, Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car increases ticket prices in every December.

Usually, Ngong Ping 360 always launches a set of special promotions as compensation due to the price increasing. Most of times these promotions are for locals only. Here are the previous price raising and promotions for those who are interested in knowing the price changes during the last several years.


Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car decided to increase ticket prices up on an average of 12% starting from the 1st of September 2017 onward. The adjusted ticket prices were as follows:

For Standard Cabin

– Round-Trip Ticket Prices :

  • Adult round-trip new prices changed to HK$ 210 (was HK$ 185);
  • Children (aged 3 – 11) round-trip new price changed to HK$ 100 (was HK$ 95);
  • Seniors (above 65, Hong Kong residents only) round-trip new price changed to HK$ 140 (was HK$ 130);

– Single-Trip Ticket Prices :

  • Adult single-trip’ new prices changed to HK$ 145 (was HK$ 135);
  • Children (aged 3 – 11) single-trip’ new price changed to HK$ 70 (was HK$ 65);
  • Seniors (above 65, Hong Kong residents only) single-trip new price changed to HK$ 95 (was HK$ 90);

For Crystal Cabin

– Round-Trip Ticket Prices :

  • Adult round-trip new prices changed to HK$ 290 (was HK$ 255);
  • Children (aged 3 – 11) round-trip new price changed to HK$ 180 (was HK$ 175);
  • Seniors (above 65, Hong Kong residents only) round-trip new price changed to HK$ 220 (was HK$ 205);

– Single-Trip Ticket Prices :

  • Adult single-trip’ new prices change to HK$ 200 (was HK$ 180);
  • Children (aged 3 – 11) single-trip’ new price change to HK$ 130 (was HK$ 125);
  • Seniors (above 65, Hong Kong residents only) single-trip’ new price change to HK$ 150 (was HK$ 145);

Price changes of 360 Fun Pass or One-Price-For-All-360-Fun-Pass

The “360 Fun Pass” was a new promotion introduced since January 2016. The price changes of “360 Fun Pass” were as follows:

  • Adult ticket changed to HK$290/370 (was HK$255/325, Standard/Crystal Cabin);
  • Child ticket changed to HK$180/260 (was HK$170/245, Standard/Crystal Cabin);
  • Senior ticket changed to HK$220/300 (was HK$200/275, Standard/Crystal Cabin);

Extra promotions in 2017 – 2018 for compensation due to price increase

  1. Hong Kong residents (with a valid HKID card) could enjoy the current old ticket prices until December 22, 2017.

  2. Locals and guests could purchase a 360 Annual Pass for the same price like last year’s at HK$ 450.

  3. Locals could take the Standard Cabin round trip for free on the day of birthday until August 31, 2018.

Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car announced new ticket prices starting from the 1st of January 2016 again. On the same time, they also introduce a new One-Price-For-All-360-Fun-Pass promotion. The price for found-trip Crystal Cabin price remained unchanged . The prices for the Standard Cabin increased by over 10%.

  • – Prices for adult Standard Cabin new prices changed to HK$ 185 and HK$ 135 (was HK$ 165 and HK$ 115, round trip and single trip);
  • – Price for children Standard Cabin new prices changed to HK$ 95 and HK$ 60 (was HK$ 85 and HK$ 60, round trip and single trip);
    – Price for seniors Standard Cabin new prices changed to HK$ 130 and HK$ 90 (was HK$ 115 and HK$ 80, round trip and single trip);

    Extra promotions in 2016-2017 to compensate for price increase

    – Hong Kong residents (with a valid HKID card) can enjoy the current old ticket prices until April 30, 2016.

    – Locals and guests can purchase a 360 Annual Pass for the same price like last year’s at HK$ 450.

    – The promotion period for Hong Kong Attraction Fun Deals extended to 31st of January 2016. Upon presenting the ticket stub of one of the six attractions, guests can enjoy 10% ticket discount.

    Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car announced the fare increase from December 1, 2014. Visitors who would like to take the scenic cable car ride needed to prepare to dig deeper in their wallets. On average ticket prices increased around 11% resulting at the following new pricing structure:

    – The round-trip cable car ticket (Adult) in the standard cabin was priced at HK$ 165 (was HK$ 150);
    – Adult round-trip cable car ticket in the crystal cabin was priced at HK$ 255 (was HK$ 235);
    – Child round-trip cable car ticke in the standard cabin was priced at HK$ 85 (was HK$ 75);
    – Adult round-trip cable car ticket in the crystal cabin was HK$ 175 (was HK$ 160);
    – Senior round-trip cable car ticket in the standard cabin was priced at HK$ 115 (was HK$ 105);
    – Senior round-trip cable car ticket in the crystal cabin was HK$ 205 (was HK$ 190);

    In addition, the prices of the Ngong Ping Stage Pass, Ngong Ping Walk n Motion Pass as well as the 360 Sky-Land-Sea Day Pass were adjusted as well. Prices for an adult standard cabin changed to HK$ 245 (was HK$ 225) and for the crystal cabin were HK$ 315 (was HK$ 310).

    New promotions to compensate for price increases in 2014-2015

    Effective from December 1, 2014, Hong Kong residents (with a valid HKID card) could enjoy several promotions:

    – one free Ngong Ping Cable Car standard cabin round-trip on their birthday;
    – An instant 10% discount on ticket prices for on-site purchases made at Tung Chung and Ngong Ping Terminals (until June 30, 2015);
    – An additional 10% discount coupon to use for the next visit between July 1 and December 31, 2015.

    Current annual pass holders could purchase a 360 Annual Pass for HK$ 450 until February 15, 2015 and would receive one complimentary Stage 360 ticket.

    Ngong ping 360 announced another fare increase starting from December 1, 2013 onwards. Visitors had to pay higher prices since then.

    New prices for an adult round-trip cable car ticket in the standard cabin increased to HK$ 150 (was HK$ 135). Children round-trip tickets in the standard cabin were about 50% of the ticket price and increased to HK$ 75 (was HK$ 68) while round-trip tickets for seniors changed to HK$ 105 (was HK$ 98). Visitors who would like to take one of the crystal cabins had to add a premium of HK$ 60 (single-trip)/ HK$ 85 (round-trip) to the standard ticket prices.

    New promotion introduced for compensating Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car increases ticket prices

    New promotions included an instant 10% discount on ticket prices for on-site purchases made at Ngong ping 360 terminals as well as one free Ngong Ping 360 Standard Cabin round-trip ticket for Hong Kong residents visiting Ngong Ping 360 on their birthday.

    In addition, Ngong Ping 360 launches the popular “360 Annual Pass” (which allowed the pass holders to enjoy unlimited rides in a Standard Cabin for an entire year) year round. Starting from December 1, 2013 Hong Kong residents could purchase the brand new “360 Annual Pass” any time for HK$ 450 (holders of the previous Year of the Snake, Year of the Dragon, Year of the Rabbit and Year of the Tiger Pass can upgrade their pass for HK$ 390) and four “360 Annual Passes” for HK$ 1,620.

    From December 7th, 2012, visitors who would like to take the scenic cable car had to prepared to pay higher prices.

    New prices for an adult round-trip cable car ticket in the standard cabin raised to HK$ 135 (was HK$ 125). Children round-trip tickets in the standard cabin were about 50% of the adult ticket price and adjusted to HK$ 94 (was HK$ 86). Visitors who would like to take one of the crystal cabins had to pay an extra of a premium of HK$ 55 (single-trip)/HK$ 78 (round-trip) to the standard ticket prices. Standard tickets for seniors remained unchanged.

    2012 compensation promotion due to Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car increases ticket prices

    This year, the special offers included an instant 10% discount on ticket prices (from December 7th, 2012 to June 30th, 2013), free ride on the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car standard cabin on their birthday in 2013, free child travels during the summer months July and August when purchasing an adult ticket. Last but not least, a 50% discount for local seniors during weekdays in May and June 2013.

    Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car raised price from December 1st, 2011 onwards. Here includes the ticket prices in table below:

    The single trip of standard cabin (adult) is HK$ 86 and HK$ 125 for round trip. For crystal cabin, adult ticket is HK$ 130 (single trip) and HK$ 188 (round trip) respectively.

    Child’s single trip of standard cabin is HK$ 44 and HK$ 62 for round trip. The prices for crystal cabin (child) are HK$ 88 (single ride) and HK$ 125 (round trip).

    As to seniors, the standard cabin is HK$ 70 (single) and HK$ 98 (round), while the crystal cabin is HK$ 114 for single trip and HK$ 161 for round trip.

    If you also would like to enjoy the Walking with Buddha and Monkey’s Tale, you can consider the Enlightenment Package.

    2011 adjusted price:

    Standard Cabin

    Crystal Cabin

    Single Trip

    Round Trip

    Single Trip

    Round Trip

    Adult

    HK $86

    HK $125

    HK $130

    HK $188

    Children (aged 3-11)

    HK $44

    HK $62

    HK $88

    HK $125

    Seniors (aged 65 or above)

    HK $70

    HK $98

    HK $114

    HK $161

    Journey of Enlightenment Package (incl. round-trip, Walking with Buddha and Monkey’s Tale)

    Adults HK $187
    Children HK $94
    Seniors HK $141

    Adults HK $250
    Children HK $157
    Seniors HK $204

    Private Cabin (incl. round-trip, Walking with Buddha and Monkey’s Tale and priority Boarding)

    HK $ 2700/cabin

    HK $ 3200/cabin

    Furthermore, the 360 Sky Lounge Cabin (cabin with Swarovski elements) raised from HK$ 2900 to HK$ 3600 per cabin.

    More promotions after Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car increases ticket prices

    While there were new prices for the cable car, there was also a new promotion. 2011 December Ngong Ping 360 introduced a new “One-way Crystal Cabin and one-way Standard Cabin” ticket. If the visitors purchased this ticket set, they were able to save 10% of the normal ticket price. They could enjoy the cable car ride once with a Crystal Cabin and once with the Standard Cabin. Original ticket prices were HK$ 153 (adult), HK$ 96 (child) and HK$ 129 (seniors). After the discount, adults had to pay HK$ 138, kids HK$ 86 and seniors HK$ 116 respectively.