Big Bhudda with wheelchair

Question

I originally planned to visit the Big Bhudda Statue 10 years ago but didn't get there unfortunately

Next year we finally have a trip booked to Hong Kong (myself, wife, who is in a wheelchair and our 6 year old)

Just looking for advise to visit Big Bhudda Statue

My wife cant do any stairs so even if we just got pictures for as near as we can get that would be fine

We have a wheelchair accessible taxi can they drive us yo near the bhudda?

I have read you can access from 8am is this correct?

I know we could also take 360 cable car as well from 10am - is this a far walk to Statue once we have done cable car?

Just looking at options

thaks in advance

Answer

Visiting the Big Buddha (Tian Tan Buddha) on Lantau Island with a wheelchair is definitely possible, but it requires some planning to maximize accessibility while still enjoying the experience.

The main challenge is that the Big Buddha itself is located at the top of a long flight of stairs (268 steps), which are not wheelchair accessible. However, there are ways to get close for photos and enjoy the surroundings without climbing stairs.

Accessibility options:

Wheelchair-accessible taxi: Yes, you can take a wheelchair-accessible taxi directly from your hotel or from a nearby location on Lantau Island to Ngong Ping Village, which is the area at the base of the Big Buddha. The taxi can drop you near the main plaza where the Buddha is located. From there, you can enjoy unobstructed views and take photos without needing to climb the stairs.
Ngong Ping Cable Car: The 360 Cable Car is wheelchair accessible. It opens from 10am daily, so you can plan to take it if you want a scenic approach to the area. The cable car itself has a platform for wheelchairs and provides stunning aerial views. Once at Ngong Ping, the distance from the cable car station to the base of the Big Buddha plaza is short and paved, making it manageable for a wheelchair. However, accessing the Buddha’s platform itself still requires climbing stairs.
Ngong Ping Village: The village area is flat, wheelchair-friendly, and has shops, restaurants, and scenic spots. You can spend time here and enjoy the atmosphere and views of the Big Buddha from accessible vantage points.

Timing:

Ngong Ping Village opens around 8am, so if you want to avoid crowds, taking a wheelchair-accessible taxi early is recommended.
The cable car opens at 10am, so plan accordingly if you want to combine the scenic ride with your visit.

Summary of options:

Option 1: Wheelchair-accessible taxi straight to Ngong Ping Village for early visit, enjoy views and photos without climbing stairs.
Option 2: Take the 360 Cable Car from 10am, then explore Ngong Ping Village and enjoy views from the accessible plaza.
Option 3: If you have extra energy, family members or yourself can climb the stairs for closer views while your wife waits comfortably at the plaza.

With these options, your wife can fully enjoy the visit without stairs while the child can explore and you can all take memorable photos with the Big Buddha in the background.

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