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Two ferry companies operate to and from Macau. One from Hong Kong Island (Turbo Jet) and the other from TST.
New World First Ferry.
From China Ferry Terminal, 25 times a day Leave a Comment
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Hong Kong has one of the world's best transport systems and it needs to be the best, what with a population of 7 million and being one of the most densely populated areas in the world. The MTR (Mass Transit Railway) relieves some of Hong Kong's transportation woes by means of an underground metro system, overland light rail and regional rail systems plus feeder buses.
The metro is fast, efficient and convenient and links all the main areas of Hong Kong except those on the southern side of Hong Kong Island. It has 8 lines plus an Airport Express line that connects the International Airport with Kowloon and Hong Kong Island and the Disneyworld line on Lantau Island. Fares vary depending on where and how far you want to travel and tickets are available by vending machines and can be purchased with cash. A useful alternative, (if planning multiple trips), is a rechargeable smart card called an Octopus Card which can be topped-up at any vending machine and which offer cheaper fares.
The KCR (Kowloon-Canton Railway) West & East Rail lines are now operated under the MTR flag and link the New Territories with Kowloon. The East Rail Line follows the path first laid down in 1910. It connects the Hong Kong/China border to Hung Hom in Kowloon whilst the West Rail Line opened in 2003.
The Airport Express MTR Line links Hong Kong International Airport with Kowloon and Hong Kong stations and is the best way to get from the airport to Kowloon or Hong Kong Island. Trains leave every 12 minutes and fares cost HK$90 to/from Kowloon and HK$100 to/from Hong Kong station. Leave a Comment
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On arrival at Hong Kong International Airport, just follow the sign that points towards City and Airbus. For travel to Metropark Hotel - Mongkok, Airbus A21 takes you right to the door step for about HK$33. Compared that with the Hotel's Shuttle Bus which charges HK$85 per pax. The journey takes about 35 minutes.
Octopus Card (stored value card) can be purchased at the Arrival Hall (just passed the custom and immigration).
There plenty of luggage space within the bus interior.
The bus comes with LED display in Chinese and English and highlights upcoming stops in both languages. Announcements are in Cantonese, PuDongHua and English and are given in advance and put you in the ease of mind.
The journey I took with my group of 6 is a breeze and, being first time in Hong Kong, the trip was without anxiety of when and where to get off the bus. Leave a Comment
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My favourite form of transport in Hong Kong! They are slower than other forms of transport but they were definitely the nicest way to take a journey through the streets on Hong Kong island. They have been operating since 1904 and so are the oldest means of transport in Hong Kong. For any distance along their route the cost is HK$2 ($1 for senior citizens and children). You get on at the back of the tram and get off at the front where you will find the Octopus card reader. You never had to wait too long for a tram to come, usually just a couple of minutes. It was nice to catch a tram at night and sit on the top deck at the front or back and watch all of the neon lights and hustle and bustle of Hong Kong island go by! Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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Disneyland Resorts offer a free shuttle bus that travels from the Disney and Hollywood Hotels to the park.
Near the park entrance you will find the MTR and Bus station located next to each other which makes it convenient for travels to and from downtown and the airport. Theme: Bus
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Most people travel to Macao from ferry terminal in the central but since we stayed in Mongkok, we took the First Ferry that depart from Tsin Sha Tsui terminal.
Take a bus ride (3C/ 10) from Nathan Road. The last stop of the bus will be at the terminal. Take note that there are other bus 3C and 10 running around Agryl steet, that one to the terminal only pass through Nathan Road. Wait at the exit side of MTR. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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This, to me, was an essential part of my travels in Hong Kong! As we were always using some form of transport, whether it was the MTR, bus, tram, ferry, train, it just made it easier having a prepaid card that you could swipe, rather than fumbling around for change all the time, especially on trams, that were always exact fair only.
We purchased our ‘on loan’ Octopus card at the airport, but you can also purchase them at MTR customer service centres, and many 7/11 convenience stores. It cost HK$150, $50 of which was a deposit and was refundable at the end of our visit. We topped up our credit in 7/11 stores. Everytime you swipe your Octopus card, you will see a digital display of the amount just taken and the amount you have left, so you know when it is nearly time to top up. Important: remember to always swipe your Octopus card on entry eg to the bus AND on exit or you will end up paying for the full length of journey on that route and not just the part of the journey that you have taken. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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The Star Ferry is a quick and different way to travel between Kowloon and Hong Kong island, and the views are just totally breathtaking... those skyscrapers are huuuge, and there are loads of them.
Its also very cheap to make the quick crossing, and if you have a Octopus Card, they accept that for travel.
The star ferry has 2 levels, first and second class. First class is on the upper deck and second class on the lower deck.
As its very cheap, you can just as well go first class, enjoy the views!! Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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Star Ferry is the most inexpensive way of travel across Victoria Harbour. Theme: Ship/Boat
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It is fun to travel on the upper deck of those tall trams... you have the opportunity to see things you would not if you were in the lower deck...
But be quick! It uses to be crowded up there... we had luck this time. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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