It took us around 15 hours or so flying from Canada to Hong Kong. We stayed there overnight near the airport as we were flying into Thailand in the morning. When we arrived we were super exhausted but forced ourselves to get up and explore!
We found that the Ngong Ping 360 cable car was super close to where we were staying and we decided to go. It was about a 30 minute ride or so up the mountains to the big Buddha statue. People passing us in other cable cars kept waving at us as we went by which was a cute touch, and the views were amazing the entire time.
Finally arrived at the top! There was a really nice walking area with little shops around there and amazing architecture. Also, found cutest heart cakes at Starbucks, who doesn't love that!
Finally arrived at the big Buddha! It was so beautiful and so worth the trip up to the top to see.
We decided to take the bus on the way down. The ride was super long and the roads twist and turn the entire time. If you get dizzy easily it's probably best not to take the bus. Still part of the whole experience though.
I wish we could of spent more time in Hong Kong as what I saw of it was super beautiful! Seeing the big Buddha was for sure an amazing highlight I will never forget.