Hong Kong’s Ngong Ping 360 cable car ride raises prices for first time in 2 years

Rides on the Ngong Ping 360 cable car attraction on Lantau Island in Hong Kong will cost as much as 11 per cent more, as the operator has raised prices for the first time in two years.

The company announced on Monday that the price of round-trip rides for children in a standard cabin would rise the most in terms of proportion, going from HK$135 to HK$150, an increase of 11.11 per cent.

Adult tickets for round-trip rides will increase from HK$270 (US$33) to HK$295, a 9.26 per cent rise.

Fares for taking one of the Crystal cabins, which have transparent floor-to-ceiling glass, will also go up. An adult ticket will cost HK$365, up from HK$350, while children will have to pay HK$220, up from HK$215 – increases of 4.29 per cent and 2.33 per cent, respectively.

“Due to rising operational and maintenance costs, coupled with our ongoing commitment to enhancing guest experiences, a price adjustment will be implemented,” a company spokeswoman said.

The operator last raised fares in November 2023.

The new prices will take effect on June 10, but residents can purchase tickets at the original rate until August 31 by presenting an identity card or birth certificate.