
There is also a type of cable car which is called Ngong Ping Skyrail in Hong Kong. These cable cars travel between Tung Chung Town Centre and Ngong Ping (昂坪)on Lantau Island. It is special because people could ‘enjoy some of the best views in Hong Kong. Cable cars glides over the South China Sea and North Lantau Country Park on 20-25 minutes. Views of the Hong Kong International Airport, verdant, mountainous terrain of Lantau Island and the Tian Tan Buddha Statue' (Skyrail) will also be viewable by people throughout this cable car journey.
Each of them is a ‘17-person cable car cabin’, with 10 seated and 7 standing. 'Ngong Ping
Skyrail is a bi-cable ropeway; the first of its kind to be installed in Hong Kong. This type of ropeway system was selected as it allows long spans between towers; and it was also chosen for its safety and reliability and will provide guests with a smooth and comfortable journey.


Reference: Ngong Ping 360. Skyrail-ITM (Hong Kong) Ltd (2006). http://www.np360.com.hk/html/eng/np360_exp/skyrail_index.html?play=off&continue1=yes&soundpos
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