I used this cable car to reach the Big Buddha on Lantau Island during my trip to Hong Kong. The lower station is practically next to the Tung Chung MTR station and is therefore easily reached from Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. You can buy singles and returns, adult and children's tickets, and choose between a standard cabin and a 'crystal cabin'. The latter has glass floors and is not for the faint-hearted! I got there at 10am when the cable car opened and I still had to queue for a short while, so I definitely recommend getting there early. The cable car ride itself lasted around half an hour ...
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