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  Not too many people had  MagicBand+  at Disneyland Resort, from what I noticed, but that didn't stop us from getting them.   You can use the MagicBand+ to scan into the entry gates or scan your Lightning Lane passes.  No need to take out your phone and open up the Disneyland app or your photos app for a screenshot of your admission ticket or Lightning Lane pass.  It's easy to sync the MagicBand+ to everyone in your party through the Disneyland app. It's rechargeable, and one full charge is supposed to last 1-3 days, but we'd charge them at the end of each night. Another fun thing about the MagicBand+ is that it'll blink and flash in all sorts of colors depending on where you are, whether at certain rides or shows.  You can also use to link PhotoPass photos and other experiences. It's totally not a necessary thing to have, but it's a nice-to-have for the convenience.   One thing I did read prior to getting them is that they have a tende...
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Visit Hong Kong: Ngong Ping 360

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The Ngong Ping 360 experience involves taking a cable car to the Ngong Ping, where you can explore the village and even do some hiking.

We bought our tickets off of Klook, which was a few dollars cheaper than buying them on site.

You take the cable car from Tung Chung (there are two kinds of cable cars - a "crystal" which offers "80% more visibility, including a glass bottom, and a standard car - we went in a standard).
Depending on crowds, you may have to share your cable car, but it was pretty slow the day we went, and we had the cable car to ourselves both ways.

The views were spectacular, as we could see the Tung Chung Bay, Hong Kong International Airport, as well as waterfalls, and even hundreds of stairs which people can actually hike on (it's called the Ngong Ping Rescue Trail).  
You could even see the Big Buddha from the ride.
It was a beautiful 25 minute cable car ride to the Ngong Ping Village, a portion of which was really touristy, with American and international chain restaurants and shops.

There were some parts of the village that seemed to have more authentic shops, but they too were also selling lots of souvenirs.

The big draw is the Big Buddha, or Tian Tan Buddha.

Tian Tan Buddha

There are other attractions in the area to see, such as the Po Lin Monastery.



We then took a hike on the Wisdom Path, which ended with a display of wooden columns with inscriptions of the Heart Sutra by master Sinologist Professor Jao Tsung-I.

It was so beautiful!

There are numerous hiking trails in the area that you could explore if you have time.
The ride down was just as spectacular as the ride up.


There is not much shaded area in Ngong Ping Village, so it can get quite uncomfortable during the hot and humid days.  Be sure to bring sunscreen, umbrellas, neck fans, plenty of water, and insect repellent.
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