PM Tour: Lantau Tour with Big Buddha, Tai O, Cable Car & more

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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

- Avoid the morning rush! Relaxed 1:00 PM start is perfect for late risers.
- VIP priority boarding for the spectacular Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car ride.
- Explore the majestic Big Buddha, Po Lin Monastery, and Tai O stilt village.
- Choose to take a local boat ride to see Hong Kong’s pink dolphins

Escape the morning rush with a relaxed Lantau tour. Enjoy a comfortable air-conditioned transfer from The Kowloon Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, led by our professional tour guide.

Arrive at Tung Chung and skip the queues with priority boarding for the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car, soaring past mountains and the sea. At Ngong Ping, an English-speaking guide escorts you to the majestic Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery.

Next, discover Tai O Fishing Village’s stilt houses and spot pink dolphins on an optional canal boat ride. (HKD$50/person)

After the tour, the guide will take you back to Tung Chung Station—perfect for outlet shopping, dining, or a quick MTR ride back to city

Options

12:30 Pick up (PM Lantau Tour)

Pick up time and location : 12:30 Lobby of Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hong Kong Hotel, 50 Nathan Road, TST Kowloon
Starting point:
Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hong Kong by IHG, 50 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

12:00 Pickup (PM Lantau Tour)

Pick up time and location : 12:00 Ground Floor of Admiralty Centre (MTR Admiralty Station Exit A – Outside McDonald's)


Starting point:
Admiralty Centre, 18號 Harcourt Rd, Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

What's included

  • Ngong Ping 360 Cable car ticket with priority boarding
  • Live English speaking guide
  • All our tours are protected by 12 million public liability insurance
  • Transfer from downtown to Lantau, bus between Tung Chung, Tai O, Ngong Ping
  • Optional
  • Optional boat ride at Tai O Fishing Village to see the Chinese Pink Dolphin (HKD $50/person)

What to expect

  1. 25m · Admission ticket included
    Skip the Line - Take a ride on the famous Ngong Ping cable car, a 25-minute ride to Lantau and Ngong Ping village. The Ngong Ping 360 cable car ride is famed as one of the world’s most amazing cable car experiences, and visitors may observe Lantau’s nature and native ecology, and experience the other side of Hong Kong. 

    Ngong Ping 360 cable car service will be temporarily suspended for scheduled maintenance from September 8 to 18, 2026. During this period, tour will travel to Ngong Ping and Tai O by bus. All guests will enjoy a complimentary Tai O Boat Excursion to explore the charm of this historic fishing village.
  2. Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)
    30m
    Tian Tan Big Buddha: A breathtaking 34-meter-tall bronze statue seated majestically atop Lantau’s mountain peaks. Visitors can ascend the iconic 268 steps to stand right beneath the monument and enjoy stunning, panoramic views of the surrounding South China Sea.
  3. Po Lin Monastery
    25m
    Po Lin Monastery: Located just opposite the statue, this century-old sanctuary is one of the world's most important Buddhist hubs. It is famous for its brilliantly colorful traditional architecture, the striking Grand Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas, and its renowned, peaceful vegetarian culinary offerings.
  4. 30m
    Ngong Ping Village: A 1.5-hectare culturally themed village designed with beautiful, traditional Chinese architecture. Serving as the direct gateway to the Big Buddha, this scenic walking hub features local street food stalls, tea houses, international dining options, and specialty shops perfect for finding authentic Hong Kong souvenirs.
  5. Tai O
    1h 30m
    Tai O Fishing Village: Hong Kong's oldest surviving fishing community, celebrated for its historic wooden stilt houses (pang uk) built over the water. It offers a fascinating, nostalgic look at traditional coastal life completely untouched by modern city skyscrapers.

    Dolphin-Watching Boat Ride: An optional excursion that glides through the village canals and out into the Pearl River Delta. This gives travelers the rare opportunity to spot Hong Kong’s native, endangered Chinese white dolphins in their natural habitat.

    Famous Street Food: A culinary hotspot famous for traditional seaside snacks. Visitors can treat themselves to Tai O's legendary giant curry fishballs, sweet pan-fried master-sauce donuts, and locally sun-dried seafood products.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Lobby of Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hong Kong Hotel, 50 Nathan Road, TST Kowloon

Meeting point

Ground Floor of Admiralty Centre (MTR Admiralty Station Exit A – Outside McDonald's)

Meeting point

Please meet our tour guide outside the main entrance of the Kowloon hotel, 19-21 Nathan Road, TST, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

End point

Tour ends at Tung Chung for discount outlet shopping or dinner at Citgate Outlet, or an easy MTR ride back. Taxi and bus station also located at Citygate

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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