Hong Kong Transportation
2 min readAirport -Hong Kong International Airport is just north of Lantau Island on Chek Lap Kok Island. Be sure to drop by the Hong Kong Tourist Association (HKTA) and pick up a map of the city, sightseeing brochures and hotel information. The easiest way to get to Kowloon and Central is to take the Airport Express train; tickets are HK $100 and it’s a quick trip to the heart of Hong Kong.
Bus -Hong Kong’s bus system is extensive and well run, but unless you know Chinese, it’ll be difficult to navigate. It’s better to stick to the MTR.
Ferry The famous Star Ferry goes between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. Inexpensive and convenient, it’s one of the best ways to get a close-up view of Victoria Harbour and the classic Hong Kong skyline.
Subway-Hong Kong’s Mass Transit Railway (MTR) is a boon for visitors. It’s fast, relatively cheap and will get you to most places in Hong Kong. The four lines are color coded coded and buying tickets is cinch using the bilingual machines.
Taxi Taxis in Hong Kong are relatively expensive for all but the fare short jaunts.
Flag-fall is HK $15, but quickly adds up on the meter. There’s a HK $5 surcharge per piece of luggage and for calling taxis by phone. Crossing tunnels will also add surcharges: HK $20 for the Cross-Harbour Tunnel, HK $30 for the Eastern Harbour Crossing, HK $45 for the Western Harbour Tunnel and HK $5 for the Aberdeen Tunnel.
Hong Kong’s financial sector is one of the world’s most vibrant.
Train The Kowloon-Canton Railway (KCR) is fast and cheap and signs are in both Chinese and English. It runs trom the Hung Hom Station near Tsim Sha Tsui East to the Shueng Shui at the border with Shenzhen. Hung Hom station is also the place to board China-bound trains.
Tram Tramlines are found only along the north side of Hong Kong Island, and the fare is HK $2. The tram to Victoria Peak crawls its way up the steep slope to one of Hong Kong’s main attractions. Two-way tickets are HK $30 for adults and HK $9 for children.
