Kowloon Flights

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One of the attractions of staying in Kowloon is that you can hop over to Macau for a quick sightseeing trip and still come back in time for dinner. There are numerous ferry services that link Kowloon or Hong Kong with the former Portuguese territory, but as I was staying in Kowloon I opted for the Fast Ferry connnection. It leaves from the China Ferry Terminal, just north of Harbour City on Canton Road. The roundtrip ticket is all of HKD230, or about USD30, and it allows you to go and come on the same day. In all, the trip is about 70 or 75 minutes, with some great views of the rocky outcroppings that dot the Pearl River Delta. The water can be a bit rough at times, but the ferry is still pretty good and not at all uncomfortable. If I was able to survive it while pretty badly hungover, then most people should be able to withstand the rocking. Drinks and snacks are available on board, but in true HK fashion most people just bring them along. As HKSAR and MSAR are two distinct entities, you need to go through passport control when exiting and entering, so don't forget your passport!

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As Hong Kong is a collection of peninsulas and islands, ferries are a very important means of getting from one point to another. The subway helps to connect Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, Lantau Island and the airport, but there are still many parts of the territory that are not serviced by the metro. Ferries help to overcome this hurdle, and also allow you to see some of the spectacular scenery of the Delta and the rocky islands that dot the waterscape. The Star Ferry Pier, located on the tip of Tsim Sha Tsui, just south of the Harbour City shopping complex, provides ferry service to Hong Kong Island from Kowloon. There are no international ferries that depart from here (i.e. to Macau or China). The tourist office just outside the ferry terminal helps to provide foreigners with great tips on which ferries to take to get to different parts of the territory, and is a great source for finding out how to navigate the waterways.

which part of kowloon will u be staying? we stayed in tsim sha tsui when we were there and took the bus from airport and back, though u can also take the MTR and it's the fastest way. First thing u should do from the airport is get the Octopus Card, u'l be able to use that for MTR or bus. No conductor is there to collect the fare or give u the tickets, it is NOT like Manila or any in the Phils. where u can pay to the driver or conductor. ;)

From nathan road, u can take the MTR to admiralty station and take the bus from there to Ocean park. Going to Disneyland, take the MTR to Sunny Bay Station, and from there, take another MTR to Disneyland. And oh, pls be prepared for too much walking and it's best that u should wear sneakers while roaming around Hongkong. (i ended up having sore feet/legs since i used flats)... Have a nice Trip!

You can practically get around anywhere in the city and it's very easy to navigate. You just go to an automated kiosk, punch in your destination and the system tells you how much to pay. You pay and a ticket is issued. Voile! When on the MTR, there is an annoucment of the next stop as well a map of the subway route showing where you are in the route. It's especially convenient when going to the airport. The MTR will take you to the enrtrance of the airport and advise which way you need to exit depending on your airline. There's also plenty of space for your luggage.

If you have to go around Kowloon, taxis are not recommended as the drivers are very tricky. When you flag them and tell them where you're going, they say they know it and will take you. Once you're there and been travelling for a while and they are stuck in traffic, they will say, no English, get off because the place is just nearby already (which is often the opposite!)

Trust me, I have spoken to quite a few people who've been to HK, they have the same experience. IO have visited HK three times due to work, and the lasrt time was just because I took my family with me to Manila and I wanted the boys to see Ocean Park. Disneyland wasn't there yet in HK!

So take a bus tour, whatever, just avoid taxis there if you can help it!Take the train instead and walk or find accommodation near the sights/restaurants. Anyway, most hotels are near everything!

Here's an example of the tax (courtesy of google)i- they have red, blue, green taxis, look the the HK tourism website- discoverhongkong.com for more info

As much as possible, the best and fastest way to go around Hong Kong is via MTR, even from the airport! (But only if you only have very little luggage with you). Cost far less than most transport system.

An Octupus card surely ease your transport around HK (for almost all transport forms), but token and single-trip cards will also be ok. It depends on how much travel will you be doing.

MTR, or Mass Transit Railway, is the rapid transit railway system in Hong Kong.
Excellent links all around the islands and districts of Hong Kong, including the airport,
Due to its efficiency and affordability, the MTR system is a common mode of public transport in Hong Kong, with over 4 million trips made in an average weekday.
This exceptional piece of modern engineering has only been in service around 29 years, below are the fares breakdown.
(TAKEN FROM MTR WEB)
*Only children below the age of 12, senior citizens 65 years or older are eligible for the concessionary rate on all lines.
*Full-time Hong Kong students between the ages of 12 and 25 qualify for the concessionary rate on the Tsuen Wan Line, Kwun Tong Line, Island Line, Tseung Kwan O Line, Tung Chung Line and Disneyland Resort Line
*The fare to all stations in a "zone" is the same and increases with distance, especially if the journey involves a harbour crossing. Adult fares range from HK$3.00 to $47.50. Concessionary fares are usually half the adult fare, and range from HK$2.20 to $23.80
*Two types of tourist passes are available: one allows unlimited rides on the urban lines for a single day (at HK$50), one allows unlimited rides on the East Rail Line, West Rail Line, Feeder Buses and Light Rail ($30), while the other allows three days of unlimited rides on the urban lines, with a stored value of HK$20, refundable deposit of HK$50 and choice of either a single (HK$220) or return (HK$300) trip on the Airport Express.*

Airport Express is a dedicated airport railway providing fast and reliable service to the passengers. The operating hours are 0550 to 0115 daily
Great bus service, cool drivers and cheapest form, without the main of changing Lanes on the MTR,
Straight to the hotel,

To Airport from Adult
Single/Return
(Valid for 1 month)
Hong Kong Station 100 180
Kowloon Station 90 160
Tsing Yi Station 60 110