Finale: Ngong Ping 360 & Citigate Outlets @ Hong Kong

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Finally I’ve completed my Hong Kong Trip travelogue after 1 year *throwing flower, popping champagne* Here the last day’s itinerary:- Hong Kong International Airport (Left Baggage) –> Ngong Ping 360 –> Citigate Outlets –>Hong Kong International Airport –>Malaysia

 Website: http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/index.html

 Hong Kong International Airport locatedon the island of Chek Lap Kok (赤鱲角).

Shops and eateries at Terminal 2.

 

We left our luggage at baggage storage facility located on Level 3 of Terminal 2. It is open from 05:30 in the morning to 01:30 at night, Monday to Sunday. Rate is reasonably charged hourly/piece.

 

We took the blue colour Lantau taxi to Ngong Ping 360 (South Lantau Island)

Ngong Ping 360

The Ngong Ping 360 is a tourism project on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. It consists of the Ngong Ping Cable Car, a gondola lift and the Ngong Ping Village, a retail and entertainment centre adjacent to the cable car’s upper station.

Ngong Ping 360 serves to connect Tung Chung, on the north coast of Lantau and itself linked to central Hong Kong by the Tung Chung rail line, with the Ngong Ping area in the hills above. This is home to the Po Lin Monastery and the Tian Tan Buddha, both already significant tourist attractions in their own right. Before Ngong Ping 360’s opening, the only access was via a mountain road and bus service.

Website: http://www.np360.com.hk/en/

The ticket counters

Ticket prices please refer HERE

There are 3 types of cable car available: Standard Cabin, Crystal Cabin & Private Cabin. We definitely opted for the Crystal Cabin which equipped with a glass bottom where riders can feast their eyes with an astonishing bird’s eye view of the boundless sea and the rolling grassland slopes right underneath the feet.

 

The cable car ride through the peak and sea.

 

It was an amazing experience but definitely not for the fainted heart 😛

 

The renowned Big Buddha can be seen too when we approaching Ngong Ping 360.

 

The Hong Kong International Airport view.

We reached Ngong Ping 360 after a merely 25 minutes cable car ride and it was a super “great”weather with the big big sun right up our head!

The entrance of Ngong Ping 360.

 

Ngong Ping Village

Ngong Ping Village is set on a 1.5 hectare site on Lantau Island, adjacent to Ngong Ping Cable Car Terminal and the Tian Tan Buddha Statue. This amazing culturally themed village has been designed and landscaped to reflect the cultural and spiritual integrity of the Ngong Ping area. It boasts several major tourist attractions – Walking with Buddha and the Monkey’s Tale Theatre – as well as a diverse array of retail, dining and entertainment experiences.

An array of cafes and restaurant at Ngong Ping Village ranging from Japanese food, Chinese food, Western food, dessert, and coffee houses.

 

The souvenir shops, not only for shopping but a good hideout from the scorching weather =.=”

 

Sam can’t even open her eyes when cam-whoring…… *it’s really hot, please trust me!*

 

The wishing tree.

 

 Monkey’s Tale Theatre

The Ngong Ping 360 Monkey’s Tale Theatre presents a’show’ inspired by the famous Buddhist Jataka stories.

 

Tian Tan Buddha &  Po Lin Monastery (天壇大佛 & 寶蓮禪寺)

The extraordinary Tian Tan Buddha statue (informally known as the Big Buddha) was erected in 1993. Sitting 34 metres high and facing north to look over the Chinese people, this majestic bronze Buddha draws pilgrims from all over Asia.

The eyes, lips, incline of the head and right hand, which is raised to deliver a blessing to all, combine to bring a humbling depth of character and dignity to the massive Buddha, which took 12 years to complete. Climb the 268 steps for a closer look at this remarkable statue, and to enjoy the sweeping mountain and sea views that can be seen from its base

Opposite the statue, the Po Lin Monastery is one of Hong Kong’s most important Buddhist sanctums and has been dubbed ‘the Buddhist World in the South’. Home to many a devout monk, this monastery is rich with colourful manifestations of Buddhist iconography and its pleasant garden is alive with birdsong and flowery scents. You can also enlighten your appetite at their popular vegetarian restaurant.

Sorry we didn’t climb the 268 steps because of the weather and imagine carrying a 13kgs kid climbing up the 268 steps stairs under the big sun. *Fainted*

 

Some special performance on that day.

 

After an approximately 1 hour visit to Ngong Ping 360, we had the cable car ride back to the Citygate Outlets which located just 2 minutes away from the station by walking.

 Citygate Outlets

Citygate Outlets is home to the largest number of outlets shops in hong kong, with over 80 international brand names offering 30-70% year-round discounts on designer fashion, sports, beauty, accessories, children’s wear, and home items. There’s also a spa, multi-screen cinema, cool restaurants, and Asia’s largest outdoor kinetic fountain. Located approximately 10 minutes from the Hong Kong International Airport.

Website: http://www.citygateoutlets.com.hk/home/Pages/home.aspx?lang=EN

 

Had our late lunch before the shopping therapy session started.

Food Republic @ L2, Citigate Outlets. There are also other restaurants and cafes located at different levels.

Our satisfying lunch.

Yeah, I’m ready to shop, let’s go!

We spent all our balance HKD here and this is how much we left. A great last minute shopping spot before leaving Hong Kong!

That’s all for my Hong Kong trip posts, thank you for your patient following my tortoise speed update and next travelogue will be my next coming family trip to Hatyai this coming June, stay tune!

 

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